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
Review the recorded eligibility, funding and deadline information below. Confirm the current award conditions on the provider's official source.
- 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
Always cross-check eligibility against the sponsor's official site before applying — sponsor rules can change between intakes.
- 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.
- 1Check 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.
- 2Check 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.
- 3Check 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.
- Planning suggestion: 12 months out
Check the current call and decide whether this opportunity fits your plans.
- Planning suggestion: 6 months out
If the provider requires tests or documents that take time, plan for them using its published instructions.
- Planning suggestion: 3 months out
If an application is required, review the provider's process and prepare only the materials it requests.
- Planning suggestion: 1 month out
If submission is required, allow time to check your materials and any stated cutoff.
- Provider deadlineApplications 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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Visit official siteFrequently 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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