Commonwealth Distance Learning Master’s Scholarships 2025/2026 for Developing Commonwealth Countries (Fully Funded)
The Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UK (CSC) invites applications from candidates in developing Commonwealth countries for the Commonwealth Distance Learning Master’s Scholarships 2025/2026.
Application Scholarship: 20 May 2025
Scholarship Location: United Kingdom (Distance Learning – study from home country)
The Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships offer a unique opportunity for talented individuals from eligible low and middle-income Commonwealth countries to pursue part-time taught Master’s degrees with UK universities — all while remaining in their home countries.
The CSC supports international development objectives by attracting outstanding students and empowering them to become future leaders and innovators.
Applicant Eligibility
To apply for a Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarship, candidates must:
- Be a citizen of, or have been granted refugee status by, an eligible Commonwealth country, or be a British Protected Person.
- Be permanently resident in a developing Commonwealth country.
- Hold a first degree of at least upper second-class (2:1) standard. In some cases, a lower qualification with relevant experience may be accepted.
- Be unable to afford to study the program without this scholarship.
Eligible Countries
Eligible countries for the 2025/2026 academic year include:
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
- Full coverage of tuition fees.
- Study grants where necessary.
- For any UK-based study sessions (where applicable), coverage includes return airfare, visa costs, and a living allowance.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online through the CSC’s application portal by 16:00 GMT on Tuesday, 20 May 2025.
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