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FAWE Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (CSC) 2027

The FAWE Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (CSC) 2027 offers fully funded Master's and PhD scholarships for eligible students from selected FAWE network countries to study in the United Kingdom.

Target region

United Kingdom

Submission deadline

20 October 2026

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"The FAWE Commonwealth Scholarship is a fully funded opportunity for students from African FAWE network countries to pursue a Master's or PhD degree in the United Kingdom. FAWE acts as the nominating agency, helping talented students secure this prestigious Commonwealth scholarship."

Tips for success

  • Clearly demonstrate how your study will benefit your home country upon return
  • Choose UK courses that directly align with your academic and professional background
  • Contact potential PhD supervisors in the UK early if applying for a doctoral program

Common mistakes

  • Applying directly to the CSC without securing a nomination from FAWE
  • Submitting incomplete or uncertified academic transcripts
  • Waiting until the deadline day to request academic references
  • Failing to align the study plan with local development goals

Strategic recommendations

  • Draft a compelling personal statement highlighting leadership potential and community impact
  • Ensure your reference letters are detailed and speak highly of your academic capabilities
  • Strictly adhere to the guidelines provided by both FAWE and the CSC

Benefits & Funding Scope

  • Approved airfare from your home country to the UK and return at the end of your award
  • Fully covered tuition fees
  • Stipend (living allowance) to cover personal living expenses
  • Warm clothing allowance, where applicable
  • Thesis grant towards the cost of preparing a thesis or dissertation, where applicable

Application Roadmap

  1. 1

    Check eligibility requirements on the FAWE and CSC portals

  2. 2

    Apply to FAWE as the nominating agency in your home country

  3. 3

    Complete and submit the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (CSC) online application system form

  4. 4

    Upload all required supporting documents before the deadline

  5. 5

    Await nomination results from FAWE and final selection from the CSC

Eligibility Profile

  • Must be a citizen of or have been granted refugee status by an eligible Commonwealth country
  • Must be permanently resident in an eligible FAWE network country
  • Must hold a first degree of at least upper second-class (2:1) honors standard, or a lower second-class degree and a relevant postgraduate qualification for Master's
  • Must hold a relevant Master's degree for PhD study
  • Must be unable to afford to study in the UK without this scholarship

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Funding Classification

Fully Funded

Academic Metric Target

Postgraduate (Masters and PhD)

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