Loughborough University Commonwealth PhD Scholarship 2027 in UK | Fully Funded

Overview

The Loughborough University Commonwealth PhD Scholarship supports postgraduate research applicants at Loughborough University, offering funding provided by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) and administered by the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (CSC). Scholars must secure an offer of study from Loughborough University and receive nomination via their home country nominating bodies.

Benefits

• Full tuition fee coverage.
• A stipend for three years.
• Approved travel (airfare) to and from the UK.
• Potential eligibility for a family allowance for certain students.

Eligibility

• Must be a citizen of or hold refugee status in an eligible Commonwealth country, or be a British Protected Person.
• Must be permanently resident in an eligible Commonwealth country.
• Must be available to start academic studies in the UK by the start of the academic year in September 2027.
• Must hold a first degree of at least upper second-class (2:1) honours standard, or a lower second-class degree combined with a relevant postgraduate qualification such as a Master’s degree by September 2027.
• Must not be registered for a PhD, or an MPhil leading to a PhD, at a UK university or in their home country prior to September or October 2027.
• Must demonstrate financial need to study in the UK without this scholarship.

How to Apply

To apply for the scholarship, complete the following steps:

1. Submit an application through the CSC’s online application system (CSCCentral).
2. Secure an offer of study from Loughborough University for an eligible postgraduate research programme.
3. Contact and check requirements with your home country’s nominating body to obtain their support and meet any specific closing dates or additional submission requirements.

Deadline

The official application deadline is 20 October 2026.