Scholarship
Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan (CSFP)
The CSFP provides opportunities for students from Commonwealth countries to pursue postgraduate studies in New Zealand, covering tuition and living expenses.
About this scholarship
Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan (CSFP) is offered by Commonwealth Scholarship Commission at master and phd level. The award is valued at Full tuition + living stipend, provided as tuition and living support. Funding is renewable, so it can continue across more than one year of study subject to the provider's conditions.
What the funding covers
This scholarship is classified as tuition and living funding. Applicants selected receive Full tuition + living stipend. Selection is merit-based, so academic and personal achievement carry the most weight.
Who can apply
The award is open to candidates applying at master and phd level. Nationality requirements apply: Commonwealth countries.
Eligibility
Students from Commonwealth countries applying for master's or PhD programs.
How to apply
No fixed closing date is published, so check the provider for the current cycle. 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 and phd
Nationality requirements
Commonwealth countries
Funding basis
Merit-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 tuition + living stipend
- Funding type
- tuition and living
- Selection basis
- Merit-based
- Study levels
- master and phd
- Nationality
- Commonwealth countries
- Deadline
- Deadline unknown
- Renewable
- Yes
Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application instructions with the provider before applying.
Reference sourceSource last checked: 2026-09-20