Commonwealth Scholarships 2026/2027 Through FAWE

The Forum for African Women Educationalists (FAWE) has once again been selected as a nominating agency for the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (CSC) in the United Kingdom. The Commonwealth Scholarships support students from eligible developing Commonwealth countries who wish to pursue postgraduate studies in the UK, including one-year Master’s programmes, PhD programmes, and Split-site PhD study.

The scholarships are funded by the UK Department for International Development (DFID) and provide an opportunity for qualified applicants from selected FAWE network countries to advance their academic and professional careers. Applicants must apply through a recognized nominating agency, and those applying under this opportunity must select FAWE as their nominating agency when completing the online application.

Why Apply for the Commonwealth Scholarship?

The Commonwealth Scholarship provides an opportunity for students from eligible developing Commonwealth countries to undertake advanced study in the United Kingdom. Through FAWE's nomination process, eligible applicants can compete for postgraduate study opportunities supported by the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission.

The programme offers opportunities for:

• One-year Master’s study in the UK.
• PhD study in the UK.
• Split-site PhD study.
• Advanced academic and research development.
• Study opportunities at eligible UK universities.
• International academic and professional exposure.

Target Countries for the Scholarships

FAWE will focus on specific developing Commonwealth countries within its network.

For Master’s Scholarships, eligible applicants may come from:

• Eswatini
• Gabon
• Ghana
• Kenya
• Malawi
• Mozambique
• Namibia
• Nigeria
• Rwanda
• Sierra Leone
• Tanzania
• The Gambia
• Togo
• Uganda
• Zambia

For PhD Scholarships, eligible applicants may come from:

• Malawi
• Mozambique
• Nigeria
• Rwanda
• Sierra Leone
• Tanzania
• The Gambia
• Togo
• Uganda
• Zambia

Supporting Documents Required

Applicants must provide the required supporting documentation through the relevant online application system. The following documents are required:

• Proof of citizenship or refugee status.
• Full transcripts showing all higher education qualifications.
• Up-to-date transcripts for qualifications that are still in progress.
• Certified translations of transcripts where the documents are not in English.
• References from at least two individuals.
• References must be submitted directly by the referees through the online application system after they receive an email request.
• PhD applicants must provide a supporting statement from a proposed supervisor in the UK from at least one of the institutions listed on their application form.

Important Application Requirements

Applicants should pay close attention to the nomination process because the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission does not accept direct applications from individual candidates.

Applicants must:

• Complete the CSC application form through the Electronic Application System (EAS).
• Select FAWE as the nominating agency when applying online.
• Submit all required supporting documents through the prescribed application system.
• Ensure references are submitted directly by the referees.
• PhD applicants should secure the required supporting statement from a proposed UK supervisor.
• Complete the online application before the stated deadline.
• Meet all requirements specified by the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission and FAWE.

How to Apply

Interested applicants should apply through the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission's Electronic Application System. When completing the online application, candidates must select FAWE as their nominating agency.

Applicants can find application guidance and detailed information through the official Commonwealth Scholarship Commission pages:

• Master’s Scholarships: CLICK HERE TO APPLY – Commonwealth Master’s Scholarships
• PhD Scholarships: CLICK HERE TO APPLY – Commonwealth PhD Scholarships
• FAWE: CLICK HERE TO VISIT FAWE
• Scholarship Enquiries: [email protected]
• Application Deadline: 20 October 2026 at 16:00 GMT

Applicants should submit their applications well before the deadline to allow enough time for supporting documents and references to be completed.

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The Commonwealth Scholarships provide a valuable opportunity for eligible applicants to pursue postgraduate education in the United Kingdom. Tanzanian applicants should ensure that they select FAWE as their nominating agency and complete all required documentation before the 20 October 2026 deadline.