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The King’s Commonwealth Fellowship Programme 2027 is offering undergraduate fellowships to students from 24 eligible Commonwealth Small Island Developing States (SIDS). The programme is administered by the Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU) and supports students who will begin an approved undergraduate degree between January and December 2027.
The King’s Commonwealth Fellowship Programme Undergraduate Fellowships are designed to support students in fields linked to education, engineering, health and sustainable tourism. Students will study at approved universities in their home country or, where a suitable host university is not available, within their immediate region. The programme is focused on developing skills needed for local communities, essential services and sustainable development across Commonwealth SIDS.
Applications opened on 14 September 2026 and will close on 14 October 2026 at 15:00 UTC+1. There are 11 undergraduate fellowships available under this pathway.
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- Host: Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU)
- Study location: Home country or immediate region
- Study level: Undergraduate
- Study period: Starting between January and December 2027
- Number of awards: 11
- Study mode: Full-time
- Eligible countries: 24 Commonwealth SIDS
- Application deadline: 14 October 2026, 15:00 UTC+1
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Financial Benefits
The KCFP Undergraduate Fellowship provides financial support for successful students. The benefits include:
- Full tuition fees, where tuition is not already covered by the government
- A stipend to cover basic living costs
- One return ticket to the student’s home island for every year of study, where applicable
The programme also provides access to professional development and an alumni network designed to support fellows during and after their studies.
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Eligible Countries in Kings Commonwealth Fellowship Programme
Applicants must be citizens of, or hold recognised refugee status in, one of the following Commonwealth Small Island Developing States (SIDS):
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Bahamas
- Barbados
- Belize
- Dominica
- Grenada
- Guyana
- Jamaica
- St Kitts and Nevis
- St Lucia
- St Vincent and the Grenadines
- Trinidad and Tobago
- Maldives
- Mauritius
- Seychelles
- Fiji
- Kiribati
- Nauru
- Papua New Guinea
- Samoa
- Solomon Islands
- Tonga
- Tuvalu
- Vanuatu
Who Can Apply?
Applicants must meet all of the main eligibility requirements:
- Be a citizen of, or recognised refugee in, one of the 24 eligible Commonwealth SIDS.
- Be due to start an undergraduate degree between January and December 2027.
- Not already hold a higher education qualification, including a bachelor’s degree or postgraduate qualification.
- Select an approved undergraduate programme at an eligible KCFP Host University.
- Apply for a full-time degree programme.
Applicants must also apply separately for admission to their selected university. A KCFP fellowship application does not replace the university admission process. The fellowship award remains conditional on securing admission to the approved degree programme.
Available Undergraduate Programmes
Approved undergraduate study options include:
- Bachelor of Environmental Health
- Bachelor of Public Health
- Bachelor of Nursing
- Bachelor of Health Sciences
- Education degrees
- Engineering degrees
- Geomatics
- Town and Country Planning
- Occupational Safety and Health Management
- Sustainable Tourism
The exact programme available depends on the applicant’s country and selected host university.
Participating universities include:
- Fiji National University
- National University of Samoa
- Papua New Guinea University of Technology
- University of Belize
- University of Mauritius
- University of Technology Mauritius
- University of the West Indies (Cave Hill)
- Villa College
KCFP Undergraduate Fellowship Application
The application requires academic and personal information, programme details, a personal statement and two recommendation letters. Applicants must prepare two written statements of 300 to 500 words each, covering their motivation, career plans and how their chosen programme can contribute to the development and climate resilience of their island nation.
Applicants should carefully check the approved programme list and university admission requirements before submitting an application. Once the KCFP application is submitted, applicants cannot make changes or add supporting documents.
