Bourse Commonwealth UK Ouganda 2027/2028 (Master et PhD)

Contexte

The UK Commonwealth Scholarships for Ugandans for the 2027/2028 academic year are offering an exciting opportunity for eligible Ugandan scholars seeking to pursue postgraduate studies in the United Kingdom. A total of 35 scholarship slots are available across PhD and Master’s degree programs in a range of priority academic disciplines. The scholarships are designed to provide qualified Ugandan scholars with an opportunity to pursue advanced education and develop expertise that can contribute to national and international development. Applications are currently open, with the deadline set for Friday, 17 September 2026 at 5:00 PM. Prospective applicants are encouraged to carefully review the eligibility requirements and prepare their applications well before the closing date. The Commonwealth Scholarship scheme provides opportunities for talented students and researchers from Commonwealth countries to undertake postgraduate study in the United Kingdom. For the 2027/2028 academic year, 35 places have been allocated to Ugandan scholars across selected fields of study at PhD and Master’s levels. The available places are distributed according to specific academic disciplines, allowing applicants to apply for opportunities that align with their educational background, professional interests and future career objectives. The program represents an important opportunity for Ugandan professionals, researchers and graduates who want to gain advanced qualifications and international academic experience.

Missions et responsabilités

The scholarship scheme provides opportunities for talented students and researchers to undertake postgraduate study and research in the United Kingdom, contributing to scientific, technological, economic, social and environmental development.

Profil recherché

• Qualifying Ugandan scholars who meet the relevant academic and eligibility requirements for their chosen study level and field.
• Potential applicants should ensure that their academic qualifications correspond with the requirements of the relevant Master’s or PhD opportunity.
• PhD applicants: having a clearly defined research direction is likely to be particularly important. Applicants should consider how their proposed research relates to development priorities and how their studies could contribute to their professional and academic objectives.
• Master’s applicants: select a field that matches their academic background and long-term career aspirations.

Conditions et avantages

Studying in the United Kingdom can provide scholars with access to internationally recognized universities, advanced research environments and global academic networks. For Ugandan scholars, the Commonwealth Scholarship opportunity can also create opportunities to develop knowledge and skills that can be applied to development challenges in Uganda and across the wider region. The range of available disciplines reflects areas that are important to scientific, technological, economic, social and environmental development.

PhD Scholarship Opportunities (15 Slots Total)

• Health Sciences – 4 Slots (Health, medicine, public health and other health-related disciplines)
• Agricultural Sciences – 3 Slots (Agriculture, food systems, agricultural development, crop production, livestock, natural resource management)
• Engineering Sciences – 4 Slots (Engineering and related technological fields)
• Natural Sciences – 3 Slots (Scientific disciplines)
• Sports Sciences – 1 Slot (Sports science)

Master’s Scholarship Opportunities (20 Slots Total)

• Health Sciences – 4 Slots (Advanced training in health-related fields)
• Agricultural Sciences – 4 Slots (Agricultural development, food security, agricultural research)
• Engineering Sciences – 5 Slots (Engineering and related technical disciplines)
• Computer Sciences – 4 Slots (Computing, information technology, software, data and digital innovation)
• International Relations, Public Policy or Climate Change – 3 Slots (International affairs, governance, policy development, environmental sustainability and climate-related issues)

Dossier de candidature

• Academic documents and qualifications corresponding to the requirements of the relevant Master’s or PhD opportunity.
• Completed application forms.
• Clearly defined research direction (specifically for PhD applicants).

Comment postuler

Applications must be submitted before the specified closing time. Prospective applicants should begin the process early, carefully check all requirements, and avoid waiting until the final day. TO APPLY SEE IMAGES ATTACHED.

Date limite : Friday, 17 September 2026 at 5:00 PM.

Key Scholarship Details :

• Scholarship: UK Commonwealth Scholarships for Ugandans
• Academic Year: 2027/2028
• Country: Uganda
• Study Destination: United Kingdom
• Study Levels: PhD and Master’s
• Total Available Slots: 35 (PhD Slots: 15, Master’s Slots: 20)