Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Scheme

The Commonwealth Shared Scholarships Scheme (CSS) is a joint initiative between the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (CSC) and the University, to provide scholarships for students from developing Commonwealth countries.

Application deadlines

Applications for the Commonwealth Shared Scholarships for the academic year 2026-27 have now closed.

Eligibility

If you are considering applying for a Commonwealth Shared Scholarship on one of the following courses for the 2026-27 academic year:

• MSc Biotechnology (Sustainable Biotechnologies)
• MSc Biotechnology (with Entrepreneurship)
• MSc Robotics and Autonomous Systems
• MSc Sustainable Energy Engineering

You must:

• Be from an eligible Commonwealth country
• Apply using the CSC’s online application system AND
• Secure admission to your chosen course by applying to study with us. You must apply for one of the eligible courses above by the 9 December 2025

If you are considering applying for a Commonwealth Shared Scholarship on either of the following courses for the 2026-27 academic year:

• MSc International Development, Conflict and Humanitarian Action
• MSc International Development with Education

You must:

• Be a citizen of or have been granted refugee status by Kenya or Uganda and be resident in an eligible area. Please refer to Windle Trust International eligibility criteria for more details
• Contact the Windle Trust International to express your interest in this scholarship and your suitability as a nominee: postgraduate@windle.org.uk

Applications have now closed for September 2026.