Commonwealth Distance Learning Master's Scholarships 2025/2026
- Omran Aburayya
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If you're a citizen or refugee residing in a developing Commonwealth country and aspire to pursue a master's degree without relocating, the Commonwealth Distance Learning Master's Scholarships 2025/2026 offer a fully funded opportunity to study part-time with UK universities from your home country. Funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), this program empowers talented individuals to access high-quality education and contribute to the sustainable development of their nations. Details in this article.
📝 Scholarship Summary
Location: Remote (distance learning)
Host Institutions: Various UK universities offering eligible distance learning programs
Study Level: Master's degree (part-time)
Target Group: Citizens or refugees from eligible developing Commonwealth countries
Fields of Study: Programs aligned with CSC development themes, including science and technology, health systems, global prosperity, peace and governance, crisis response, and inclusion
Funding: Full tuition fees and study grants where required
Duration: Up to five years of part-time study
Application Deadline: 20 May 2025, 16:00 GMT
Start Date: September/October 2025
🎓 Scholarship Overview
The Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships enable individuals to pursue part-time master's studies with UK universities while remaining in their home countries. This initiative supports those who lack access to training opportunities in their home nations and who cannot afford to study without financial assistance. The program emphasizes the development of skills and knowledge that contribute to the sustainable growth of the scholars' home countries.
🌏 Eligible Countries
Bangladesh
Belize
Botswana
Cameroon
Dominica
Eswatini
Fiji
Gabon
Ghana
Grenada
Guyana
India
Jamaica
Kenya
Kiribati
Lesotho
Malawi
Malaysia
Maldives
Mauritius
Montserrat
Mozambique
Namibia
Nauru
Nigeria
Pakistan
Papua New Guinea
Rwanda
Saint Helena
Saint Lucia
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Samoa
Sierra Leone
Solomon Islands
South Africa
Sri Lanka
Tanzania
The Gambia
Togo
Tonga
Tuvalu
Uganda
Vanuatu
Zambia
🎁 Scholarship Benefits
Tuition Fees: Full coverage of tuition fees for the selected master's program.
Study Grants: Additional study-related grants where required.
Access to UK Education: Opportunity to gain an internationally recognized qualification from a UK university.
Flexible Learning: Study part-time from your home country, allowing you to balance other commitments.
✅ Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarship, applicants must:
Nationality: Be a citizen of or have been granted refugee status by an eligible Commonwealth country, or be a British Protected Person.
Residency: Be permanently resident in a developing Commonwealth country.
Academic Qualifications: Hold a first degree of at least upper second class (2:1) standard. In certain cases, a lower qualification with sufficient relevant experience may be considered.
Financial Need: Demonstrate inability to afford to study the program without this scholarship.
📝 Application Procedure
1. Course Application:
Apply for admission to an eligible master's course at a participating UK university.
A list of approved courses and participating universities is available on the [CSC website]
2. Scholarship Application:
Submit an application for the Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarship via the CSC's [online application system]
The application must include:
Details of all undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications.
Employment history and its relevance to the proposed study.
A statement on how the scholarship will contribute to the development of the applicant's home country.
Names and contact details of two referees, with at least one being a current employer (if applicable).
Supporting documentation, including references on institutional letterhead or emails clearly showing the sender’s details, uploaded in PDF format.
3. Selection Process:
Applications will be shared with UK universities, which will nominate their chosen candidates to the CSC.
The CSC will then confirm that the nominated candidates meet the eligibility criteria.
Universities will inform candidates if they have been awarded a scholarship by August 2025.
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