Open · Deadline 20 October 2026
University of Sussex Commonwealth PhD Scholarship 2026/2027
- Deadline
- 16:00 GMTYou must apply online on the Commonwealth Scholarships Application System by a deadline of 4pm (16:00 GMT) on 20th October 2026.
- Funding
- Fully fundedTuition · Monthly stipend · Travel
- Level
- PhD
- Host country
- United Kingdom
- Who can apply
- Gambia, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zambia
- Language
- valid IELTS certificateIELTS/TOEFL required
- Funder
- University of Sussex
Apply on the official site (sussex.ac.uk)
Verified on 2 September 2026 against sussex.ac.uk · How we verify
University of Sussex Commonwealth PhD Scholarships support eligible applicants with full overseas PhD tuition, a stipend, UK travel and research support. Deadline: 20 October 2026.
Who can apply?
Applicants from Gambia, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda and Zambia can apply for a PhD in any field at the University of Sussex, hosted in the United Kingdom.
What does the funding cover?
The award covers full overseas PhD tuition fees, a stipend, return travel to the UK, a Research Training Support Grant and fieldwork costs.
When is the deadline and how does the timeline run?
The deadline is 20 October 2026 at 16:00 GMT.
How do I apply?
- Submit an online application through the Commonwealth Scholarships Application System.
- Finish by applying on the official University of Sussex page.
Which documents are needed?
A valid IELTS certificate is required.
Questions and answers
Is IELTS required for University of Sussex?
IELTS/TOEFL required.
Who can apply for University of Sussex?
Gambia, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zambia.
What does University of Sussex cover?
Tuition, Monthly stipend, Travel.
When is the deadline for University of Sussex?
20 October 2026 (GMT).
Can I apply for University of Sussex from Gambia?
Open.
Am I eligible?
Answer a few questions and get an assessment based on the official requirements.