King’s College London Commonwealth Shared Postgraduate Scholarship Scheme (CSSS) – 2026

Location: United Kingdom

Program: Postgraduate (Master’s Degrees)

Eligibility: Citizens of Low and Lower-Middle Income Commonwealth Countries

Duration: 1 year

Deadline: December 9, 2025 (CSC Application); January 12, 2026 (KCL Application)

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The 2026 King’s College London Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Scheme (CSSS) offers a fully funded opportunity for exceptional students from low and lower-middle income Commonwealth countries to pursue full-time, on-campus Master’s degrees in high-impact health and research fields at King’s College London. Designed for individuals who have the potential to make meaningful contributions in their home countries but lack the financial means to study in the UK, the scholarship covers airfare, full tuition, a monthly stipend, warm clothing allowance, study-related travel grants, a thesis grant, and child allowances where applicable. The program equips scholars to become impactful leaders capable of driving economic, social, and technological advancement in their communities.

King’s College London, founded in 1829 and a member of the Russell Group, is one of the UK’s oldest and most prestigious universities, recognized globally for excellence in teaching and research. The Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Scheme is jointly funded by KCL and the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office through the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission, underscoring a shared commitment to supporting academically outstanding students who demonstrate leadership potential and a strong dedication to development.

Benefits of the Scholarship

This scholarship provides comprehensive support including:

Full tuition fee coverage for the entire one-year Master’s program
Approved airfare including economy return flights from home country to the UK and back
Monthly living stipend
Warm clothing allowance provided where applicable to help with UK weather adjustment
Thesis grant towards the cost of preparing a thesis or dissertation at the end of studies
Study-related travel grant for travel within the UK or overseas for research purposes
Child allowance applicable to widowed, divorced, or single-parent scholars
Access to King’s College London’s world-class facilities, libraries, and research resources
Supervision and mentorship from leading academics in your field
Networking opportunities with peers and academics from diverse backgrounds across the Commonwealth
Enhanced career prospects and employability upon completion
Other benefits.

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Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must:

Be a citizen of or have been granted refugee status by an eligible low and lower-middle income Commonwealth country, or be a British Protected Person
Be permanently resident in an eligible Commonwealth country

By September 2026, hold a first degree of at least upper second-class (2:1) honours standard, or a lower second-class degree (2:2) and a relevant postgraduate qualification (usually a Master’s degree)
Meet King’s College London’s academic and English language proficiency requirements for chosen program
Apply for one of the approved Master’s programmes at King’s College London (MSc Mental Health Studies, MSc Global Mental Health, MSc Palliative Care, or MRes Clinical Research)

Not have studied or worked for one (academic) year or more in a high-income country
Demonstrate financial need
Commit to returning to home country after completing the degree to contribute to development

Have provided all supporting documentation in the required format by stated deadlines
Not be an employee, former employee, or relative of an employee of the UK Government, Association of Commonwealth Universities, British Council, or Commonwealth Scholarship Commission

Note: Kindly check the official website for full and complete requirements.

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Selection Criteria

The Commonwealth Scholarship Commission and King’s College London employ a rigorous selection process evaluating candidates based on academic excellence demonstrated through strong first or upper second-class (2:1) honours degree or lower second-class (2:2) degree with relevant postgraduate qualification, potential for impact and contribution to home country development showing clear commitment to returning home and applying acquired knowledge and skills to address economic, social, or technological challenges in Commonwealth countries, financial need proving inability to afford UK study without scholarship support, quality and relevance of the proposed course of study to development priorities and alignment with CSC’s six development themes, strength of application materials including personal statements explaining motivations, career goals, and how the scholarship will enable meaningful contributions upon return, letters of recommendation from academic or professional referees who can attest to capabilities and potential, and English language proficiency meeting King’s College London requirements.