Cranfield University is pleased to be a part of the Commonwealth Master’s Scholarships 2025–2026, a prestigious program run by the UK government that allows exceptional students from qualifying low- and middle-income Commonwealth nations to pursue a full-time, fully funded Master’s degree in the UK.
This program, which is run by the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (CSC) and funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), aims to create future leaders and innovators who will promote sustainable development and constructive change in their home nations. Students who would not otherwise be able to afford to study in the UK are especially helped by it.
Known for its top-notch instruction, solid industrial ties, and outstanding research, Cranfield University focuses on solving global issues in science, engineering, management, and sustainability.Joining Cranfield as a Commonwealth Scholar will allow you to join a global network of changemakers who are collaborating, innovating, and sharing knowledge to have a significant influence on the world.
Talented people from developing Commonwealth countries have an incredible chance to further their education, leadership, and professional development through the Commonwealth Master’s Scholarships 2025–2026, helping to create a more just and sustainable world.
Host Country: UK
University: Cranfield University
Opportunity Type: Masters
Subject: All Subjects
Eligibility Country: International Students
Financial Coverage: Fully Funded
Eligibility Criteria:
- must be a British Protected Person, a citizen of an eligible Commonwealth nation, or a refugee in one of those nations.
- must be a permanent resident of a Commonwealth nation that qualifies.
- must be ready by September or October 2026 to begin academic studies in the UK.
- must provide proof of financial necessity, proving that they would not be able to afford to study in the UK without this grant.
- A minimum of an upper second-class (2:1) undergraduate degree or its equivalent is required.
- must fulfill the prerequisites for admission to the Master’s program at the UK university of their choice.
Benefits:
- All tuition costs are covered (paid to the UK university directly).
- airfare for round-trip travel: from the scholar’s home country to the UK and back once the program is over.
- £1,378 per month for living expenses (based on 2025–26 prices).
- Allowance for warm clothing, if any.
- A study travel grant can be used to finance travel within or outside of the UK for academic purposes.
- Allowances for families (if any):
- The first child’s monthly payment is £590.
- The second and third children (under 16) cost £146 a month.
- Disability support: Extra money given according to each person’s requirements and evaluation.
- chance to enroll in a fully financed one-year Master’s program at a renowned UK university.
- Develop your leadership and academic abilities in a world-renowned educational setting.
- Become a member of the Commonwealth alumni network, which links leaders and academics worldwide.
- After graduation, make a good effect in your own nation and support sustainable development.
Deadline: Open
