Funding & benefits
Airfare / travel support
“They cover approved tuition fees, approved airfare, and a living allowance stipend, amongst other financial assistance.”
Eligible programmes & fields
Use the verified study fields above for subject-fit screening and confirm the exact eligible degree on the provider’s official programme page before applying.
About this opportunity
Commonwealth PhD Scholarship is an official-source-verified opportunity offered by University of Nottingham in United Kingdom. Eligible academic level: PhD / Doctoral. Recorded funding: Funding & benefits. Application deadline: Not stated by the official source — check the official page. Review the verified eligibility, benefits and official application route below before applying. Applicants must hold or be predicted to gain a first degree of at least 2:1 honours standard, or a 2:2 degree with a relevant postgraduate qualification, by September 2026. The funding covers approved tuition fees, airfare, and a living allowance stipend. You must apply through the CSC Central system and be ready to start your studies in the UK by the beginning of the academic year in September 2026.
Depending on the award tier or route, verified benefits include travel support. The opportunity currently maps to study areas including All study areas. Use the programme and eligibility sections below to decide whether the opportunity matches your academic background before opening the official application portal.
Key dates
Eligibility requirements
- be a Commonwealth Citizen, refugee or British protected person
- be permanently resident in an eligible Commonwealth country
- be available to start your academic studies in the UK by the start of the UK academic year in September 2026
- by September 2026, hold or be predicted to gain a first degree of at least 2:1 honours standard or a 2:2 degree with a relevant postgraduate qualification (usually a masters degree)
- be unable to afford to study in the UK without this scholarship
- provide Commonwealth with all supporting documents in the required format
- not be registered for a PhD, or an MPhil leading to a PhD at a UK university or in your home country before September/October 2026
- To apply for a Commonwealth Scholarship, you must:
- You must also ensure that you have an offer to study at the University of Nottingham on a relevant course. Please ensure that you make your academic application as early as possible to ensure there is time for your academic application to be considered. As a guide, we recommend that you allow at least 6 weeks for your academic application to be considered.
- See the Commonwealth Scholarships website for full details of the scholarships available and their eligibility criteria.
“PhD scholarships for students from the Commonwealth”
Should you apply?
Applicants should be at PhD / Doctoral level working in All study areas. The decisive requirement, in University of Nottingham's words, is: "PhD scholarships for students from the Commonwealth."
Check these against your profile
- Academic level: PhD / Doctoral.
- Study area: All study areas.
- Prior degree / academic background: by September 2026, hold or be predicted to gain a first degree of at least 2:1 honours standard or a 2:2 degree with a relevant postgraduat….
- Study destination: United Kingdom.
Review carefully if
- Applicants who do not hold the required prior degree/background may not be eligible.
This is a factual checklist of verified programme requirements, not a personalised eligibility decision. The awarding institution makes the final eligibility decision.
Application process
- Applications to the CSC must be made using the application system, CSC Central.
Application checklist
- Compare your profile with the verified eligibility criteria on this page.
- Use the official application route linked on this page rather than a third-party submission form.
This checklist organises the verified requirements already shown on this page; it does not replace the provider’s official instructions.
Frequently asked questions
What funding comes with Commonwealth PhD Scholarship?
University of Nottingham states: "They cover approved tuition fees, approved airfare, and a living allowance stipend, amongst other financial assistance."
What are the eligibility requirements?
In University of Nottingham's own words: "PhD scholarships for students from the Commonwealth."
Which degree level does Commonwealth PhD Scholarship support?
It is for PhD / Doctoral level applicants at University of Nottingham in United Kingdom.
Is there a deadline?
The official page does not state a closing date. Confirm timing directly with University of Nottingham before preparing an application.
Where do I apply?
Directly with University of Nottingham, through the official application page linked from this record.
How was this information verified?
Every fact on this page was read from University of Nottingham's official pages, which ScholarshipFrontier rechecks automatically; the sources and the last check date are listed at the bottom of the page.
Official sources & verification
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Official sources last checked: 5 Oct 2026 · Verified yesterday
About University of Nottingham
University of Nottingham is based in United Kingdom and publishes this opportunity on its own official pages, which ScholarshipFrontier reads directly.