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CSC–Chevening Small Island Developing States Master's Scholarships

Last verified 2 September 2026 by the Scholarships for Africans editorial team

A joint UK stream from the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission and Chevening reserved for citizens of Small Island Developing States, opening fully funded UK Master's study to Seychelles, Cabo Verde, Comoros, São Tomé & Príncipe and Guinea-Bissau.

Provider
Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UK & Chevening (FCDO)
Host country
United Kingdom
Deadline
Applications for the Chevening SIDS Scholarships will open in August and close in October while applications for the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission SIDS will open in September and close in Octobe
Region
Europe

Eligibility & requirements at a glance

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Who can apply
Citizens of Small Island Developing States (SIDS) can pursue a one-year master’s degree in the UK in fields addressing national development priorities or capacity shortages, such as human rights, climate change, economic recovery, and supportive societies.
Funding
Fully funded — full tuition, return airfare, monthly stipend, arrival allowance and thesis grant for a one-year UK Master's.
Study level
Masters
Deadline
Applications for the Chevening SIDS Scholarships will open in August and close in October while applications for the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission SIDS will open in September and close in Octobe

Key eligibility criteria

  • Citizens of Small Island Developing States (SIDS) can pursue a one-year master’s degree in the UK in fields addressing national development priorities or capacity shortages, such as human rights, climate change, economic recovery, and supportive societies.

Recorded funding information

  • Fully funded — full tuition, return airfare, monthly stipend, arrival allowance and thesis grant for a one-year UK Master's.

Funding information

The funding information below is recorded in this listing; it does not establish additional covered components. Check amounts, caps, exclusions and conditions on the official source.

  • Fully funded — full tuition, return airfare, monthly stipend, arrival allowance and thesis grant for a one-year UK Master's.

CSC–Chevening Small Island Developing States Master's Scholarships eligibility

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  • Citizens of Small Island Developing States (SIDS) can pursue a one-year master’s degree in the UK in fields addressing national development priorities or capacity shortages, such as human rights, climate change, economic recovery, and supportive societies.

CSC–Chevening Small Island Developing States Master's Scholarships document information

No explicit document checklist is recorded here. If an application is required, prepare only the materials the provider requests.

    How to apply for the CSC–Chevening Small Island Developing States Master's Scholarships 2026

    Follow the provider's stated process. The checks below are guidance, not additional application requirements. Any original editorial instructions remain in the description above.

    1. 1
      Check the provider's process

      Consult https://www.gov.uk/government/news/master-scholarships-to-be-available-under-csc-chevening-sids to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there.

    2. 2
      Check eligibility and any requested materials

      Listed eligibility: Citizens of Small Island Developing States (SIDS) can pursue a one-year master’s degree in the UK in fields addressing national development priorities or capacity shortages, such as human rights, climate change, economic recovery, and supportive societies.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist.

    3. 3
      Check dates and next steps

      Listed deadline information: Applications for the Chevening SIDS Scholarships will open in August and close in October while applications for the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission SIDS will open in September and close in Octobe. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

    CSC–Chevening Small Island Developing States Master's Scholarships deadline & application timeline

    Provider deadline information: Applications for the Chevening SIDS Scholarships will open in August and close in October while applications for the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission SIDS will open in September and close in Octobe. This text cannot be safely converted to a countdown; check the official source for its meaning. The earlier milestones are optional planning suggestions only.

    1. Planning suggestion: 12 months out

      Check the current call and decide whether this opportunity fits your plans.

    2. Planning suggestion: 6 months out

      If the provider requires tests or documents that take time, plan for them using its published instructions.

    3. Planning suggestion: 3 months out

      If an application is required, review the provider's process and prepare only the materials it requests.

    4. Planning suggestion: 1 month out

      If submission is required, allow time to check your materials and any stated cutoff.

    5. Provider deadline
      Applications for the Chevening SIDS Scholarships will open in August and close in October while applications for the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission SIDS will open in September and close in Octobe

      Provider deadline information: Applications for the Chevening SIDS Scholarships will open in August and close in October while applications for the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission SIDS will open in September and close in Octobe. Confirm the current instructions and any cutoff or time zone on the official source; no additional time is assumed here.

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    Frequently asked questions

    Who can apply for the CSC–Chevening Small Island Developing States Master's Scholarships?+

    Citizens of Small Island Developing States (SIDS) can pursue a one-year master’s degree in the UK in fields addressing national development priorities or capacity shortages, such as human rights, climate change, economic recovery, and supportive societies.

    What funding does the CSC–Chevening Small Island Developing States Master's Scholarships offer?+

    Listed funding: Fully funded — full tuition, return airfare, monthly stipend, arrival allowance and thesis grant for a one-year UK Master's.. Confirm amounts, exclusions and conditions on the official source. This label does not establish any additional benefit components.

    When is the application deadline?+

    Provider deadline information: Applications for the Chevening SIDS Scholarships will open in August and close in October while applications for the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission SIDS will open in September and close in Octobe. Confirm the current cutoff and any time zone on the official source; no additional cutoff or late-submission policy is assumed here.

    What documents do I need to apply?+

    No explicit document checklist is recorded here. If an application is required, prepare only the documents requested by the provider; requirements may differ from admission requirements.

    How do I check the application process?+

    Consult https://www.gov.uk/government/news/master-scholarships-to-be-available-under-csc-chevening-sids to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there. Listed eligibility: Citizens of Small Island Developing States (SIDS) can pursue a one-year master’s degree in the UK in fields addressing national development priorities or capacity shortages, such as human rights, climate change, economic recovery, and supportive societies.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist. Listed deadline information: Applications for the Chevening SIDS Scholarships will open in August and close in October while applications for the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission SIDS will open in September and close in Octobe. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

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