Commonwealth Scholarships for Nigerian Graduates Now Open

Nigerian graduates seeking postgraduate education in the United Kingdom can apply for Commonwealth Shared Scholarships, which cover tuition fees, travel, and living expenses for approved master’s degree programs starting in September or October 2027. Applications opened on November 10, 2026, with a deadline set for December 8, 2026, at 4 p.m.

Greenwich Mean Time, equivalent to 5 p.m. in Nigeria. The Commonwealth Scholarship Commission funds the program, which is aimed at academically qualified candidates from eligible Commonwealth countries who cannot afford postgraduate study in the UK.

The scholarship covers full tuition fees, return airfare, and a monthly allowance of £1,712 for scholars studying outside London or £2,000 for those in London. Eligible applicants must be citizens or recognized refugees of an eligible Commonwealth country, hold at least a second-class upper bachelor’s degree, and demonstrate financial need.

The program excludes those who have studied or worked for a year or longer in a high-income country.