Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships 2025

Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships 2025

Fully funded scholarships for part-time master's degrees via distance learning from UK universities for eligible low and middle-income Commonwealth countries.

🔍 Quick Snapshot

  • Provider: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) via the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (CSC)
  • Opportunity Type: Fully Funded Distance Learning Master's Scholarship
  • Deadline: 20 May 2025 (16:00 GMT)
  • Start Date: September/October 2025 (varies by university)
  • Eligibility: Low and middle-income Commonwealth countries
  • Themes: Development-focused areas including health, governance, and resilience.

🌍 About the Scholarship

The Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships enable talented and motivated individuals from low and middle-income Commonwealth countries to study part-time for a UK master's degree. The fully funded program focuses on development themes like health, prosperity, and resilience.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

  • Be a citizen or permanent resident of an eligible Commonwealth country.
  • Unable to afford to study a UK master's degree without this scholarship.
  • Hold a first degree of at least upper second class (2:1) standard.
  • Meet the entry requirements of the chosen UK university.
  • Meet English language requirements of the UK university.

🎁 Scholarship Benefits

  • Full tuition fee coverage.
  • Grants for study-related expenses (where applicable).
  • Part-time master's education while continuing to work.
  • Networking opportunities with Commonwealth professionals.

📝 How to Apply

  1. Choose an eligible course and university from the CSC list.
  2. Ensure you meet both CSC and university entry requirements.
  3. Prepare required documents: academic transcripts, references, and personal statement.
  4. Apply through the CSC online application system by the deadline.
  5. Await notification from CSC or the university.

📅 Program Timeline

  • Application Deadline: 20 May 2025
  • University Nominations: June 2025
  • Final Selection and Notification: August 2025
  • Program Commencement: September/October 2025

🚀 Ready to Transform Your Future?

Apply now for the Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships 2025 and unlock world-class education from UK universities.

Apply via CSC Portal

Questions? Email info@cscuk.org.uk

Curated by Growth Forum Malaysia — inspiring global talent through education.

Source: cscuk.org.uk

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