Cranfield University Commonwealth Masters Scholarship in UK 2026 (Fully Funded)
Deadline: Oct 14, 2025 23:59
Category: Scholarships & Fellowships
Cranfield University in the UK is welcoming applications from candidates from low to middle-income countries for the Commonwealth Masters Scholarship.
The fully funded Cranfield University Commonwealth Masters Scholarship covers the tuition fees of your program of choice, study grants, travel and airfare costs, and a £16,536 per year to cover living expenses.
In this post, we will discuss the details of the scholarship, its requirements, benefits, and step-by-step application procedure for interested and qualified candidates.
Cranfield University Commonwealth Masters Scholarship Summary
Reward: Full Scholarship | £16,536 per year | Airfare | £7,080 Child Allowance
No IELTS Required
Deadline: October 14, 2025
Cranfield University Commonwealth Masters Scholarship Details:
Cranfield University as one of the participating institutions of the 2026 Commonwealth Masters Scholarship, is pleased to invite applications from interested candidates.
Funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), Commonwealth Master’s Scholarships enable talented and motivated individuals to gain the knowledge and skills required for sustainable development, and are aimed at those who could not otherwise afford to study in the UK.
Commonwealth Master’s Scholarships are for candidates from eligible low and middle income Commonwealth countries, to undertake full-time taught Master’s study at a UK university.
Eligibility Requirements for Cranfield Commonwealth Masters Scholarship
To be considered for the Cranfield Commonwealth Masters Scholarship, you must:
Be a citizen of or have been granted refugee status by an eligible Commonwealth country, or be a British Protected Person
Be permanently resident ineligible Commonwealth country
Be available to start your academic studies in the UK by the start of the UK academic year in the following September/October;
Be unable to afford to study in the UK without this scholarship.
Benefits of Commonwealth Masters Scholarship 2026
The Commonwealth Masters Scholarship covers;
Approved airfare from your home country to the UK and return at the end of your award (the CSC will not reimburse the cost of fares for dependants, nor usually the cost of journeys made before your award is finally confirmed).
Approved tuition fees: full fees are covered by agreement between the CSC and the UK university.
Stipend (living allowance) at the rate of £1,378 per month (rates quoted at 2025-2026 levels).
Warm clothing allowance, where applicable.
Study travel grant towards the costs of study-related travel within the UK or overseas.
If a Scholar has children and is widowed, divorced, or a single parent, child allowance of child allowance of £590 per month for the first child, and £146 per month for the second and third child under the age of 16, if their children are living with them at the same address in the UK.
If a Scholar shares that they have a disability, a full assessment of their needs and eligibility for additional financial support will be offered by the CSC.
How to Apply for Cranfield University Commonwealth Masters Scholarship 2026 (Step by Step)
To apply for the Cranfield University Commonwealth Masters Scholarship, interested and qualified candidates should;
Click the green button below to go to the Cranfield University scholarship website.
Apply to the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (CSC)
As well as applying to the CSC, applicants must apply to a nominator.
You must apply to one of the following nominating bodies in the first instance
Participating nominators put forward an agreed number of candidates to the CSC for consideration. The CSC does not accept direct applications for these scholarships.
Each nominator oversees its own selection process and may have additional eligibility criteria. Applicants must check with the nominator for their specific advice and rules for applying, and their own eligibility criteria.
Nominators may set their own closing dates for applications.
Selections are made from the pool of nominations. Candidates are asked to note that a nomination is no guarantee of selection.
Applicants can expect to hear the outcome of their applications by July. Full details can be found on the Commonwealth website.
