Commonwealth Master’s Scholarship for Nigerians: FSB Route, Deadline & How to Apply
- Deadline
- October 20, 2026
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Institution
- UK universities (Commonwealth Scholarship Commission)
- Value
- Fully funded — tuition, £1,712/month stipend (£2,000 in London), return airfare, study travel grant and child allowance where applicable
- Level
- Masters
- Eligibility
- International Students
- Field
- Any/All fields of study
About
Quick answer: Commonwealth Master’s Scholarships pay for a full one-year Master’s at a UK university — tuition, a £1,712 monthly stipend (£2,000 in London), return flights and study grants. Nigeria is one of the 43 eligible countries. For 2027/28 the CSC window opens 8 September 2026 and closes at 16:00 UK time on 20 October 2026.
You cannot apply to the CSC directly. You must be put forward by a nominator — in Nigeria that is normally the Federal Scholarship Board (Federal Ministry of Education) or one of the CSC’s approved NGO nominators — and separately submit the CSC online application before the deadline. Every step is free.
Eligibility
- Nigerian citizen permanently resident in Nigeria.
- At least an upper second class (2:1) first degree, or a lower second with a relevant postgraduate qualification.
- Unable to afford UK study without this award.
- Nominated by an approved nominating body; no direct applications.
Additional Information
How to apply: (1) check the CSC page for Nigeria’s listed nominating agencies and follow their screening (the FSB advert, when published, appears on education.gov.ng — not on the old fsbn.com.ng domain, which is no longer the Board’s site); (2) complete the CSC online application, listing up to three UK courses, before 20 October 2026. Doing a PhD instead? See our Commonwealth PhD guide. Also compare Chevening (closes 6 October). Checked 6 September 2026.