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Loughborough University Commonwealth PhD Scholarship 2027 in UK (Fully Funded)

Last updated Sep 15, 2026

Deadline

2026-10-20

Country

United Kingdom

Level

phd

Organization

Loughborough University

Field

All postgraduate research programs

Funding

fully funded

Overview

The Loughborough University Commonwealth PhD Scholarship is a prestigious, fully-funded program supported by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) and the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (CSC). It is designed for high-caliber students from eligible Commonwealth countries to pursue PhD research in the UK that contributes to the development needs of their home countries.

Coverage

- Full tuition fee coverage. - Monthly living stipend for three years. - Return airfare between the scholar’s home country and the UK. - Study travel grant for academic travel. - Support for approved overseas fieldwork. - Potential family allowance for eligible scholars.

Eligibility

Applicants must be citizens of or have refugee status in an eligible Commonwealth country (Ethiopia is not a Commonwealth member, but please verify your specific status if you hold dual citizenship or refugee status in an eligible country). You must be permanently resident in an eligible country and hold a first degree of at least upper second-class (2:1) honors standard, or a lower second-class degree plus a relevant Master’s degree.

Requirements

- Must not be currently registered for a PhD or MPhil leading to a PhD in the UK or your home country. - Must be unable to afford to study in the UK without this scholarship. - Must be available to start studies by September 2027. - Must meet both CSC and university-specific admission requirements.

How to apply

1. Apply for a PhD program at Loughborough University. 2. Submit your scholarship application via the CSC’s online application system (CSCCentral). 3. Check with your nominating body for any additional selection processes or internal deadlines.

Notes

Applications must be submitted via the official CSC online portal. The university intake dates are October 2027, February 2028, or July 2028.

Source & Verification

Host organization: Loughborough University

Original source: BrightScholarship

Official application page: https://www.lboro.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/fees-funding/research-degree-funding/commonwealth-scholarships/

Verify the deadline, eligibility, and document list on the official website before applying.

How to Apply

1

Read the full requirements

Visit the official application page and read all eligibility criteria carefully before investing time in the application.
2

Gather your documents

Collect transcripts, certificates, and references. Official copies may require apostille — start this process early.
3

Request recommendation letters

Contact your referees at least 4–6 weeks before the deadline. Brief them on the scholarship and your goals.
4

Write your motivation letter

Be specific about your goals, why you chose this program, and your plan to contribute to Ethiopia after completing your studies.
5

Proofread and submit early

Submit at least 3–5 days before the deadline. Technical issues are common — never submit on the last day.