Scholarship applications are now open for conflict-affected people residing in Kenya and Uganda to study for a Master’s degree in the UK as part of our flagship Postgraduate Programme.
We will be accepting applications from candidates for full Master’s scholarship including tuition fees, monthly maintenance stipend and relocation costs.
Funding is provided primarily through the Commonwealth Scholarships Commission (CSC) Master’s and Shared Scholarships schemes. Windle Trust International (WTI) acts as a nominating partner for the CSC. By applying to WTI and successfully passing our selection process, candidates:
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Receive support to apply to the CSC and UK universities
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May be nominated by WTI to the CSC
Applications to Windle Trust International are open from 15 May – to 12 June 2026.
What can I study?
All subject areas are eligible. Priority is typically given to fields that support the development of your country and community such as:
- Education
- Social Work
- Development Studies
- Public Health
- Nutrition
- Crop Science
- Animal Science
- Gender Studies
- Renewable Energy
- Climate Change
- Development-related Law
- Agroforestry and Food Security
- English Language Education
- Computer Science
- Engineering
Applicants must:
- Have refugee status OR be a resident in specific areas in Kenya and Uganda
- Have excellent English language skills
- Hold a minimum grade equivalent to a British upper second (2:1) undergraduate degree
- Have at least two years of relevant professional or volunteer experience
Please read the full Eligibility Guidance Document before applying. Eligibility criteria are applied strictly and without exception.
Selection process
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an interview, either in your country of residence or online.
After this stage, successful candidates will receive:
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Tailored guidance on completing CSC applications
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Support with UK university applications
Final scholarship awards are made by the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission.
