Scholarship
Commonwealth Master’s Scholarships
These scholarships enable talented and motivated individuals to gain the knowledge and skills required for sustainable development. They are aimed at those who could not otherwise afford to study in the UK.
About this scholarship
Commonwealth Master’s Scholarships is offered by Commonwealth Scholarship Commission at master level. The award is valued at Full funding including tuition and living expenses, provided as tuition and living support.
What the funding covers
This scholarship is classified as tuition and living funding. Applicants selected receive Full funding including tuition and living expenses. Selection is merit-based and need-based, so both academic record and financial circumstances are assessed.
Who can apply
The award is open to candidates applying at master level. Eligible study areas include Science and technology for development, Strengthening health systems and capacity, Promoting innovation and entrepreneurship, Strengthening global peace, security and governance, Strengthening resilience and response to crises and Access, inclusion and opportunity. Nationality requirements apply: Lesotho.
Eligibility
Must be a national of or have refugee status and be permanently resident in Lesotho, hold a good first degree (minimum second class, upper division), and be applying for a full-time master's at a UK university.
How to apply
Applications close on 2026-10-15. Requirements are set by the provider and can change between intakes, so verify each item on the official page before submitting.
Eligible study levels
master
Fields of study
Science and technology for development, Strengthening health systems and capacity, Promoting innovation and entrepreneurship, Strengthening global peace, security and governance, Strengthening resilience and response to crises and Access, inclusion and opportunity
Nationality requirements
Lesotho
Funding basis
Merit-based and Need-based
Some scholarship details still require source confirmation. Confirm the study destination and applicant eligibility with the provider before applying.
Key details
- Provider
- Commonwealth Scholarship Commission
- Award
- Full funding including tuition and living expenses
- Funding type
- tuition and living
- Selection basis
- Merit-based and Need-based
- Study levels
- master
- Fields of study
- Science and technology for development, Strengthening health systems and capacity, Promoting innovation and entrepreneurship, Strengthening global peace, security and governance, Strengthening resilience and response to crises and Access, inclusion and opportunity
- Nationality
- Lesotho
- Deadline
- Open · 2026-10-15
- Verification
- Not yet manually verified
Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application instructions with the provider before applying.
Reference sourceSource last checked: 2026-08-26