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Commonwealth Scholarship
A long-standing UK award for students from Commonwealth countries, prioritising development-relevant subjects.
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Application deadline
Dec 15, 2026
30 days left
Dates and funding can change every year. Always confirm the details on cscuk.fcdo.gov.uk before you apply.
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Min. CGPA
3.50
Funding
Full tuition, a living allowance, return airfare and a thesis grant for PhD applicants.
About this scholarship
The Commonwealth Scholarship supports talented students from Commonwealth countries, including Bangladesh, to pursue master's or PhD study in the UK in subjects linked to development goals such as health, education, science and governance.
Eligibility
- Bangladeshi citizen with a first-class or strong upper-second bachelor's result
- Applying to study a subject aligned with development priorities
- Cannot afford to study in the UK without the scholarship (means-tested)
- Committed to returning to Bangladesh after completing the award
What it covers
- Full tuition and examination fees at your UK university
- Monthly living allowance and settling-in allowance
- Return economy airfare to the UK and back
- Thesis grant and study travel grant for eligible PhD scholars
How to apply
- 1Choose a UK university course listed as Commonwealth-eligible
- 2Apply through the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission's online system
- 3Submit an endorsed application via a nominating body in Bangladesh
- 4Provide transcripts, references and a detailed personal statement
Ready to start your application?
Visit the official Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UK page for the full application form and latest requirements.
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