Applications are open for the Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarship 2025/26. It is a Fully Funded Scholarship offered by the Commonwealth Scholarships Commission. The objective of the Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarship is to allow individuals to pursue a part-time Master’s degree online from UK universities while remaining at their home universities. This will reduce the Financial burden on the students and they will get a Degree from the UK UK-recognized university. The Scholarship covers the Tuition Fees and other Study Grants if required. IELTS is not required. The applicant has to secure admission first in the approved Courses and Universities for the Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarship. Below are more details about the Scholarship requirements, benefits, and the application Process.
Details About Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarship 2025/26
- Host Country: UK
- Location: Online
- Degree Level: Master’s
- Duration: One Year
- Deadline: 20th May 2025
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Financial Benefits
The Scholarship Covers:
- Tuition Fee
- Study Materials
- Travelling is Not Required
- IELTS is not required
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Eligible Universities
- Open University
- School of Advanced Study, University of London
- University of Leeds
- University of Manchester
- University of Southampton
- University of Southampton
Eligible Courses
- MSc Water Management for Development
- MA Online Teaching
- MA Human Rights
- MSc Disability Studies, Rights and Inclusion
- MA Educational Leadership in Practice
- MSc Gerontology
- MSc Global Ageing and Policy
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Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible, applicants must:
- Be a citizen of, or have refugee status granted by, an eligible Commonwealth country, or be a British Protected Person.
- Be permanently resident in a developing Commonwealth country.
- Possess a first degree with at least upper second class (2:1) honors, though a lower qualification with significant relevant experience may be considered.
- Demonstrate an inability to fund the program without scholarship assistance.
- The scholarships are for study beginning in September/October 2025.
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, and Zambia.
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How to Apply for the Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarship 2025/26?
Applicants have to apply online, and it involves two steps. Apply for and be admitted to an approved Master’s course at a participating UK university. Submit a separate application for the scholarship via the CSC’s online system. The Link to the official website is below.
APPLY FOR THE COMMONWEALTH DISTANCE LEARNING SCHOLARSHIP
