King’s Commonwealth Fellowship Programme | Call for Applications
Applications are open for King’s Commonwealth Fellowship Undergraduate Fellowships. This programme funds degree study for students from Commonwealth island nations. Fellows study at approved universities within their home country or region. Only 11 fellowships are available across 24 eligible nations this cycle.
Program Snapshot
- Host Organization: King’s Commonwealth Fellowship Programme (KCFP)
- Funding: Full tuition, a living stipend, and annual return home travel
- Eligibility: Citizens or refugees of 24 Commonwealth Small Island Developing States
- Fellowships Available: 11 total, 7 ringfenced for specific nations
- Study Start: Between January and December 2027
- Application Deadline: 14 October 2026, 15:00 UTC+1
Focus Areas
- Education, engineering, and health sciences
- Public health and environmental health
- Sustainable tourism and occupational safety
- Civil, mechanical, and electrical engineering
About the Fellowship
This fellowship builds local capacity across climate-vulnerable island nations. Fellows study at one of eight approved host universities regionally. Degree programmes target sectors facing real medium-term skills shortages. Graduates are expected to serve their own island communities directly.
What Fellows Receive
Fellows get full tuition coverage where government funding doesn’t apply. A stipend covers basic living costs throughout the degree. One annual return ticket home supports each year of study. Fellows also join a strong, ongoing alumni network afterward.
Who Can Apply
Applicants need citizenship or refugee status in an eligible SIDS nation. Candidates must not already hold any higher education qualification. Applicants select from pre-approved undergraduate programmes at their regional host university. Study must begin somewhere between January and December 2027.
Required Materials
Applicants choose their undergraduate programme from the approved host university list. Admission requirements vary by programme and appear in application guidance. Reading all guidance and FAQs beforehand is strongly recommended.
How to Apply
Submit your application before 14 October 2026, 15:00 UTC+1.
Click Here to Apply
Conclusion
This fellowship offers genuinely full funding for island students pursuing critical degrees. Its home-region study model keeps fellows connected to their own communities. Eligible students should review host university options carefully before applying.
