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Commonwealth Scholarships

For Commonwealth students applying for Master's or PhD study in the UK.

At a glance

Study level Postgraduate research, Master's-level postgraduate taught students
Fee status International students (about fee status)
Year of entry 2024
Based on Successful application
Amount Full funding
How to apply

Apply via the Commonwealth Scholarships website

Master's Information

PhD Information

In detail

Lancaster University is a Commonwealth Scholarships Commission partner. Through the scheme, talented and motivated individuals are provided with the opportunity to enhance their knowledge and develop the skills need to contribute to sustainable development in their home country.

Scholarships are available for master's and PhD programmes.

Visit the Commonwealth Scholarships website for more detail, eligibility information and application guidance.

Visit the Commonwealth Scholarships website

More information

Our admissions team can help with questions about scholarships and bursaries as well as other general enquiries about applying to Lancaster University.

Other scholarships and bursaries

  • Lancaster Master's Scholarship

    Lancaster University will offer a generous scholarship to Master's students who are liable for Home tuition fees.

  • Alumni Loyalty Scholarship

    10% off fees for all Taught Master's degrees if you are a Lancaster graduate.

  • Lancaster Global Scholarship - Master's

    Lancaster University will offer a generous scholarship to applicants with a first-class degree who are liable for International tuition fees.

  • Management School Master's Scholarship

    Lancaster University will offer a generous scholarship to Business Master's students who are liable for International tuition fees.

  • Lancaster Sanctuary Scholarship

    A scholarship for students who are refugees or have humanitarian protection, with support and resources to help them integrate into our community here at Lancaster.

  • Lancaster Opportunity Fund

    Master’s Scholarship for Black British students. This scholarship will provide a full fee waiver and stipend of £18,000, for living costs, to support a high-achieving Black student to progress to PGT study.

  • Management School MBA Scholarship

    For students studying the full time Lancaster MBA programme.

  • Faculty Scholarships

    We offer a range of scholarships awarded directly through our faculties and departments.

  • Funded PhD Opportunities

    Many of our PhD departments also offer fully and part funded PhD programmes.

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