Fully Funded Kings Commonwealth Undergraduate Fellowship Programme (KCFP) 2027 for International Students
Applications for the 2027 Kings Commonwealth Undergraduate Fellowship Programme are now open. The Kings Commonwealth Fellowship Programme (KCFP) covers the full tuition fees of the selected candidates, and includes a return flight ticket plus a stipend to cover basic costs.
Kings Commonwealth Undergraduate Fellowship Programme Summary
- Host: Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU)
- Category: Undergraduate Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: 24 Selected Countries
- Reward: Full Scholarship | Accommodation | Living Stiped
- Deadline: October 14, 2026
Kings Commonwealth Undergraduate Fellowship Programme (KCFP) Details:
- The King’s Commonwealth Fellowship Programme (KCFP) Undergraduate Fellowships support talented students to study at the KCFP Host Universities within their home country or region, helping to build the skills, knowledge and leadership needed to strengthen communities, improve essential services and drive sustainable development.
- By investing in the next generation of professionals across education, engineering, health and sustainable tourism, the programme aims to strengthen local capacity, help meet medium-term skills shortages and create opportunities for young people to contribute to the long-term prosperity and resilience of their countries.
- Through a combination of financial support, professional development opportunities and a strong alumni network, Fellows will be empowered to build careers that serve their island communities and contribute to sustainable national development.
Eligibility Requirements for Kings Commonwealth Undergraduate Fellowship
To be considered for the Kings Commonwealth Undergraduate Fellowship, you must meet the following requirements:
Applicants with citizenship or refugee status in one of the following Commonwealth SIDS:
Caribbean and Americas
- Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, St Kitts and Nevis, St Lucia, St Vincent and Grenadines, and Trinidad and Tobago
Indian Ocean
- Maldives, Mauritius, Seychelles
Pacific
- Fiji, Kiribati, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu and Vanuatu
- Due to commence undergraduate study between January and December 2027.
- Not hold a higher education qualification, including a bachelor’s degree or any postgraduate qualification.
- Have selected an undergraduate programme from the approved undergraduate programmes advertised for their chosen Host University. Applications to programmes not included in the published list will not be considered.
- Applicants must undertake their studies at a KCFP approved Host University located in their home country. If there are no host universities in their home country, they can undertake studies in another KCFP approved Host University, located within their immediate region
Benefits of Kings Commonwealth Undergraduate Fellowship Programme
- Full tuition fees (if full tuition fees not covered by the government).
- Stipend to cover basic living costs.
- One return ticket to home island for every year of study (if applicable)
How to Apply for (Step by Step)
Applications for the 2027 Kings Commonwealth Undergraduate Fellowship Programme are now open and will close on October 14, 2026.
- Before starting your application, please ensure that you
- Meet all KCFP eligibility requirements.
- Have reviewed the eligible universities and programmes available to applicants from your country.
- Understand that you must submit a separate application for admission to your chosen KCFP Host University.
- Have reviewed the programme entry requirements for your chosen programme.
- Have identified referees who can provide the required recommendation letters.
- Have copies of any required supporting documents ready for upload.