Scholarship
Commonwealth PhD Scholarships
These scholarships are for candidates from low and middle-income Commonwealth countries to undertake full-time doctoral study at a UK university. They are intended to contribute to the UK's international development aims.
About this scholarship
Commonwealth PhD Scholarships is offered by Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UK at phd level. The award is valued at Full tuition, airfare, and living stipend, provided as tuition and living support.
What the funding covers
This scholarship is classified as tuition and living funding. Applicants selected receive Full tuition, airfare, and living stipend. 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 phd level. Nationality requirements apply: Lesotho.
Eligibility
Must be a citizen of an eligible Commonwealth country, including Lesotho, and hold a first degree of at least upper second-class honours standard.
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
phd
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 in the UK
- Award
- Full tuition, airfare, and living stipend
- Funding type
- tuition and living
- Selection basis
- Merit-based and Need-based
- Study levels
- phd
- Nationality
- Lesotho
- Deadline
- Closed · 2026-10-15
Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application instructions with the provider before applying.
Reference sourceSource last checked: 2026-09-20