Commonwealth scholarships announced for masters in Britain

The Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (CSC) has announced the Commonwealth Shared Scholarships for the year 2027-28. According to a report by TV9 Gujarati, under this scholarship, brilliant students from countries like India will be provided full financial assistance to pursue a master's degree in Britain. Under this scheme, students will receive benefits for a one-year master's course starting from September or October 2027.

This scholarship includes tuition fee waivers, airfare, accommodation arrangements, and food facilities. In addition, students will also be given a monthly allowance of up to ₹2.50 lakh. This funding is provided jointly by the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission and participating universities in Britain.

Interested candidates must apply on the official portal by 8 December, 2026. To apply, an Indian passport and academic transcripts, which include school and college certificates and mark sheets, are required. Along with this, two reference letters must also be provided, in which one letter from a professor and the second letter from a company or employer is mandatory.

The main objective of this organization was to provide financial assistance to students of Commonwealth countries for higher education.