UCL Commonwealth Shared Scholarship 2026
The UCL Commonwealth Shared Scholarship 2026 is now open for applications, offering a fully funded opportunity for talented students from eligible Commonwealth countries to study at University College London (UCL). This prestigious scholarship covers full tuition, a living allowance, and travel expenses, making it one of the most attractive postgraduate funding options in the UK. In this guide, you will find the requirements, benefits, available programs, and the complete step-by-step application process.
UCL Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Summary
- Host Country: United Kingdom (UK)
- Study Abroad: Study in UK
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: Developing Commonwealth Countries
- Reward: Full Scholarship | Living Allowance | Travel Costs
- No IELTS Required
- Deadline: December 9, 2025
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The UCL Commonwealth Shared Scholarship 2026 is part of a global initiative jointly funded by the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (CSC) and UK universities. It supports academically exceptional students who lack the financial means to study in the United Kingdom.
The goal of this scholarship is to empower students to gain world-class knowledge and skills at UCL, and later return home to contribute to national development and global progress.
Eligibility Requirements for UCL Commonwealth Shared Scholarship 2026
To qualify for the UCL Commonwealth Shared Scholarship 2026, applicants must:
- Be a Commonwealth citizen, refugee, or British Protected Person
- Be permanently resident in an eligible Commonwealth country
- Be available to start studies in September/October 2026
- Hold at least a 2:1 degree, or a 2:2 with a relevant postgraduate qualification
- Not have studied or worked for over one year in a high-income country
- Be unable to afford study in the UK without the scholarship
- Apply for admission to an eligible UCL Master’s programme
Benefits and Duration of the Program
Successful candidates for the UCL Commonwealth Shared Scholarship 2026 will receive:
- Full tuition fee coverage
- Maintenance allowance for living costs in the UK
- Economy-class airfare to and from the UK
- Additional allowances (e.g., warm clothing, thesis grant, study travel grant)
- Scholarship duration: one year, covering a full-time master’s programme
- Up to 8 scholarships available for 2026/2027
See Also:
- Allan and Nesta Ferguson Scholarship In UK 2026 (University of East Anglia) | Fully Funded
- NOW OPEN: Commonwealth Shared Scholarship 2026 in UK (Fully Funded)
- British Council GREAT Scholarship 2026 | Step-by-Step Process
Available Programmes for the UCL Commonwealth Shared Scholarship 2026
Applicants must apply for one of the following eligible UCL master’s programmes:
Department of Civil, Environmental, and Geomatic Engineering
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MSc Earthquake Engineering with Disaster Management
Department of Risk and Disaster Reduction
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MSc Risk and Disaster Science
Development Planning Unit (DPU)
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MSc Urban Economic Development
Division of Medicine
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MSc Clinical Drug Development
Institute for Global Health
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MSc Global Health and Development
Institute for Global Prosperity
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MSc Prosperity, Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Institute of Epidemiology & Health Care
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MSc Humanitarian Policy and Practice
IOE – Department of Education, Practice and Society
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MA Education, Gender and International Development
How to Apply (Step by Step)
Follow the steps below to submit a successful application:
1: Visit the UCL Scholarship Page
Click the green button below to access the official page.
2: Apply via the CSC Application Portal
The Commonwealth Scholarship Commission portal opens 12 November 2025. Applications must be submitted here.
3: Apply for Admission to UCL
Submit a complete admission application (including academic references) by January 20, 2026.
4: Await Shortlisting
Successful or reserve nominees will receive updates from UCL in mid-April 2026.
5: Final Award Confirmation
Final confirmation will be issued by the CSC by July 2026, after eligibility checks.
Deadline: December 9, 2025
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