Nigerians seeking postgraduate education in the United Kingdom can now apply for the 2027/2028 Commonwealth Shared Scholarships, which offer fully funded Master’s degree opportunities at participating UK universities.
The UK in Nigeria announced the opening of applications in a post on its social media account on Tuesday, urging eligible candidates to apply before the December 8, 2026 deadline.
“Applications for Commonwealth Shared Scholarships are now open! Develop your skills and build networks with a fully funded postgraduate degree in the UK,” the post read.
The scholarships are available to citizens of 43 eligible Commonwealth countries, including Nigeria, for full-time Master’s programmes beginning in September or October 2027.
According to the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission, the awards are designed to support talented students who would otherwise be unable to afford postgraduate studies in the UK and have the potential to contribute to development in their home countries.
The scholarships cover approved tuition
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