Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UK 2026/2027

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Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UK 2026/2027, The Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UK (CSC) administers the UK government’s Commonwealth scholarship scheme led by international development objectives.

Since 1960, the CSC has funded over 34,000 individuals to study in the UK and gain skills, acquire knowledge and build networks to tackle global development challenges.

The General public is hereby informed that the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the United Kingdom (CSC) is inviting eligible Tanzanians to apply for Commonwealth scholarships for PhD and Masters programmes for the year 2027/2028. Interested candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

Full details of the scholarships are available on the website:
https://cscuk.fcdo.gov.uk/about-us/scholarships

The CSC is committed to supporting outreach activities and providing additional investment for scholarships for people with disabilities and in subject areas related to the rights of people with disabilities.

For further information on the support available to candidates with a disability, please see the CSC disability support statement at:

https://cscuk.fcdo.gov.uk/apply/csc-disability-support-statement/

Application requirements

i. An applicant for Master degree must hold a first degree of at least upper second class with honours;

ii. An applicant for PhD degree must hold a relevant postgraduate qualification (a Master’s degree) with at least Upper Second Class with Honours or Distinction;

iii. All applicants must have the support of a potential supervisor from at least one UK University listed in the applicants’ application form;

iv. All supporting documents must be submitted in the required format. and

v. All candidates who have obtained their academic qualifications outside the United Republic of Tanzania must have their certificates duly verified by the relevant accrediting authorities.

Full eligibility requirements for Master’s candidates are available on the CSC’s
website: https://cscuk.fcdo.gov.uk/scholarships/commonwealth-masters-scholarships/

and for PhD candidates at: https://cscuk.fcdo.gov.uk/scholarships/commonwealth-
phd-scholarships-for-least-developed-countries-and-fragile-states/

List of documents to be submitted

An applicant must submit the following supporting documents as part of the evaluation process:

i. Certified academic certificates and transcripts;

ii. Two recommendation letters (referees reports);

iii. One supporting statement from a UK institution (for PhD candidates);

iv. Proof of Tanzanian citizenship or refugee status in a Commonwealth Country; and

v. A quality study plan with a detailed potential impact on the development of your home country.

Application process and submission

Candidates must apply using the CSC’s online application portal which can be found on the CSC website. Online application will be open on 8 th September, 2026 and closed by 20 October, 2026 at 16:00 (GMT).

For details on how to apply please visit: https://cscuk.fcdo.gov.uk/about-us/scholarships/

NB: The CSC will not accept any applications that are not submitted via the online application system or after the closing date listed above.

Issued by:

Principal Secretary,
Ministry of Education, and Vocational Training,
P.O.BOX 394
Mazizini
Zanzibar.
Email : unt.hest@moez.go.tz|hestpemba@moez.go.tz