Eligible countries for Commonwealth Master’s Scholarships

The Commonwealth Master’s Scholarship is open to students from selected Commonwealth countries, mainly low- and middle-income nations, who wish to pursue a full-time Master’s degree in participating Commonwealth countries.

The scholarship programme is administered by the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in partnership with national governments and universities. It aims to support talented students who can contribute to sustainable development in their home countries.

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Eligible countries by region

South Asia

Applicants from the following South Asian countries are eligible for the Commonwealth Master’s Scholarship:

• Bangladesh

• India

• Pakistan

• Sri Lanka

Africa

Students from these African countries can apply:

• Botswana

• Cameroon

• Eswatini

• Gambia

• Ghana

• Kenya

• Lesotho

• Malawi

• Mozambique

• Namibia

• Nigeria

• Rwanda

• Sierra Leone

• South Africa

• Tanzania

• Uganda

• Zambia

• Zimbabwe

Caribbean

Eligible Caribbean countries include:

• Dominica

• Grenada

• Guyana

• Jamaica

• Saint Lucia

• Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Pacific

Applicants from the Pacific region are eligible from:

• Kiribati

• Papua New Guinea

• Samoa

• Solomon Islands

• Tonga

• Tuvalu

• Vanuatu

Other regions

The programme is also open to students from:

• Belize

• Fiji

Important eligibility notes

Eligibility for the Commonwealth Master’s Scholarship may vary depending on:

• The specific Master’s programme

• The host country and university

• Academic background and other programme requirements

Applicants are advised to check official guidelines and confirm eligibility before submitting their application.

The Commonwealth Master’s Scholarship continues to provide opportunities for students from developing countries to gain advanced education and contribute to social and economic development.