Kings College Commonwealth Shared Scholarships UK 2026 | Fully Funded
Job Description
The King’s College London Commonwealth Shared Scholarship is designed for students from eligible low- and middle-income Commonwealth countries who wish to pursue approved Master’s programmes at King’s College London (KCL).
This fully funded scholarship covers airfare, full tuition fees, a monthly stipend of £1,781, as well as study and clothing grants.
Scholarship Summary
- Host Country: United Kingdom (UK)
- Study Abroad: UK
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | Master’s Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: Commonwealth Countries
- Reward: Full scholarship including tuition, monthly stipend (£1,781), accommodation, and airfare
- Language Requirement: No IELTS required
- Application Deadline: December 9, 2025
Scholarship Details
The 2026/27 Commonwealth Shared Scholarships Scheme (CSSS) at King’s College London supports students applying for the following campus-based, full-time Master’s programmes:
- MSc Mental Health Studies
- MSc Global Mental Health
- MSc Palliative Care
- MRes Clinical Research
Eligibility Requirements
To apply for the 2026 King’s College Commonwealth Shared Scholarship, candidates must:
- Be a citizen or have refugee status from an eligible Commonwealth country.
- Be permanently resident in an eligible Commonwealth country.
- Be available to begin studies in the UK by September 2026.
- Hold a first degree of at least upper second-class (2:1) honours or a lower second-class degree with a relevant postgraduate qualification.
- Not have studied or worked in a high-income country for more than one academic year.
- Be unable to afford to study in the UK without this scholarship.
- Submit all supporting documentation in the required format by the specified deadlines.
Additional requirements include:
- Meeting the entry requirements of the chosen degree programme.
- Demonstrating sufficient English proficiency to pursue the course.
- Committing to return to the home country upon completion of the programme.
Scholarship Benefits
The scholarship provides:
- Full tuition fee coverage
- Monthly stipend of £1,452 to £1,781
- Travel costs from the scholar’s home country to the UK and return at the end of the award
Selection Criteria
Applications are evaluated based on:
- Academic merit
- Quality of the proposed plan of study
- Potential impact of the candidate’s work on the development of their home country
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should follow these steps:
- Apply to the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (CSC) via the online application system by 16:00 (UK Time) on December 9, 2025.
- Submit a complete King’s College London online admissions application for one of the approved Master’s programmes by January 12, 2026.
- Eligible applications will be reviewed by King’s College London, which will nominate selected candidates to the CSC by March 10, 2026.
- The CSC will confirm whether candidates meet the eligibility criteria. Decisions are expected by July 2026.
Important Note: Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit both applications as early as possible. Missing deadlines will result in ineligibility for the scholarship.
Application Deadline: December 9, 2025
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Requirements
To apply for the 2026 King’s College Commonwealth Shared Scholarship, candidates must:
- Be a citizen or have refugee status from an eligible Commonwealth country.
- Be permanently resident in an eligible Commonwealth country.
- Be available to begin studies in the UK by September 2026.
- Hold a first degree of at least upper second-class (2:1) honours or a lower second-class degree with a relevant postgraduate qualification.
- Not have studied or worked in a high-income country for more than one academic year.
- Be unable to afford to study in the UK without this scholarship.
- Submit all supporting documentation in the required format by the specified deadlines.
Additional requirements include:
- Meeting the entry requirements of the chosen degree programme.
- Demonstrating sufficient English proficiency to pursue the course.
- Committing to return to the home country upon completion of the programme.
Scholarship Benefits
The scholarship provides:
- Full tuition fee coverage
- Monthly stipend of £1,452 to £1,781
- Travel costs from the scholar’s home country to the UK and return at the end of the award
Selection Criteria
Applications are evaluated based on:
- Academic merit
- Quality of the proposed plan of study
- Potential impact of the candidate’s work on the development of their home country
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should follow these steps:
- Apply to the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (CSC) via the online application system by 16:00 (UK Time) on December 9, 2025.
- Submit a complete King’s College London online admissions application for one of the approved Master’s programmes by January 12, 2026.
- Eligible applications will be reviewed by King’s College London, which will nominate selected candidates to the CSC by March 10, 2026.
- The CSC will confirm whether candidates meet the eligibility criteria. Decisions are expected by July 2026.
Important Note: Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit both applications as early as possible. Missing deadlines will result in ineligibility for the scholarship.
Application Deadline: December 9, 2025