The UK combines one-year master's degrees with globally recognised government and university awards. Most major scholarships have separate selection processes.
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5 official-source listings currently match this page.
ScholarshipOpen
UK Government
Chevening Scholarships 2027–2028
One-year master's funding for emerging leaders with strong academic, professional and community impact potential.
Destination
United Kingdom
Deadline
6 October 2026, 11:00 UTC
Fully fundedMaster's
ScholarshipOpen
Rhodes Trust
Rhodes Scholarship 2027
Postgraduate study at the University of Oxford for academically excellent, service-oriented young leaders.
Destination
United Kingdom
Deadline
Varies by constituency
Fully fundedGraduate
ScholarshipOpening soon
University of Cambridge
Gates Cambridge Scholarships 2027
Around 80 full-cost postgraduate scholarships for outstanding applicants from outside the United Kingdom.
Destination
United Kingdom
Deadline
Applications open September 2026
Fully fundedGraduate
ScholarshipOpening soon
Commonwealth Scholarship Commission
Commonwealth Master's Scholarships 2027–2028
UK master's funding for eligible candidates with the potential to contribute to sustainable development in their home countries.
Destination
United Kingdom
Deadline
20 October 2026, 16:00 BST
Fully fundedMaster's
ScholarshipOpening soon
Commonwealth Scholarship Commission
Commonwealth PhD Scholarships 2027–2028
Doctoral funding for applicants from eligible least-developed countries and vulnerable Commonwealth states.
Destination
United Kingdom
Deadline
20 October 2026, 16:00 BST
Fully fundedPhD
Plan two applications, not one
For many UK awards, scholarship selection and university admission are connected but not identical. Chevening asks applicants to identify eligible courses, while Commonwealth routes can involve a nominating body. Gates Cambridge is considered through the Cambridge graduate application.
Create one calendar for scholarship deadlines and another for course admission, references, English tests and document uploads.
Check course eligibility for the award
Understand conditional and unconditional offers
Confirm reference submission rules
Budget visa and immigration health costs if not covered
Track deposit deadlines while awaiting funding decisions
How AspireCompass verifies listings
We summarise eligibility, funding and timing from the programme owner whenever an official page is available. Every listing shows the source and the date it was last checked.
Scholarship and recruitment details can change without notice. Always read the official call, confirm the deadline in your time zone and apply through the programme owner's portal. AspireCompass does not award scholarships or charge an application fee.
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Can I apply for more than one opportunity?+
Usually yes, unless a programme's official rules restrict parallel applications. Keep a tracker for deadlines, references and programme-specific documents.
Does AspireCompass accept applications?+
No. AspireCompass helps you discover and compare opportunities. Applications must be submitted on the official programme or institution website.