University of Southampton Commonwealth Master’s Scholarships 2025: (Deadline Ongoing)

These scholarships are offered by the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission and funded by the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO). They are for students from eligible low and middle income Commonwealth countries who want to study for a full-time taught master’s degree at a UK university.

About University of Southampton

The University of Southampton is a research university in Southampton, England. The university’s origins date back to the founding of the Hartley Institution in 1862. In 1902, the Institution developed into the Hartley University College, awarding degrees from the University of London. The university has seven teaching campuses. The main campus is located in the Highfield area of Southampton and is supplemented by four other campuses within the city: Avenue Campus housing the Faculty of Humanities, the National Oceanography Centre housing courses rea…

Commonwealth Master’s Scholarships

Aim and Benefits of Commonwealth Master’s Scholarships

This scholarship covers:

• your tuition fees
• return travel costs
• a monthly stipend
• an allowances package

Requirements for Commonwealth Master’s Scholarships Qualification

This scholarship is for study across a range of subject areas. It’s offered to students whose studies fall under one of these themes:

• Science and technology for development
• Strengthening health systems and capacity
• Promoting global prosperity
• Strengthening global peace, security and governance
• Strengthening resilience and response to crises
• Access, inclusion and opportunity

You must:

• be a British Protected Person, a citizen of, or a refugee in, one of the eligible countries
• live permanently in one of the eligible countries
• be available to start your academic studies by the start of the UK academic year in September
• have by September either a degree of at least upper second class (2:1) honours or a second class degree (2:2) and a relevant postgraduate qualification (usually a master’s degree)
• be unable to afford to study in the UK without this scholarship
• provide all supporting documentation in the required format

Application Deadline

Not Specified

How to Apply

1. Apply through your local national nominating agency or non-governmental organisation.

2. Apply for your master’s degree at Southampton, stating that you wish to be considered for Commonwealth Scholarship funding.

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