Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarship 2025 – Study a UK Master’s Program

The Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarship offers international students the opportunity to pursue part-time postgraduate studies with select UK universities while staying in their home countries. This program seeks to support exceptional individuals with leadership potential, enabling them to drive innovation and development upon return to their communities.

Program Overview:

Host Country: United Kingdom
Study Format: Distance Learning (Online)
Scholarship Type: Postgraduate (Master’s level)
Eligible Nations: Commonwealth Member States
Scholarship Value: Covers tuition fees and provides up to £18,000 for other academic-related expenses
Application Deadline: May 20, 2025

Scholarship Focus Areas:

Recipients will engage in programs aligned with the following themes:

Science and Technology for Development
Healthcare Systems and Capacity Building
Global Prosperity
Peace, Security, and Governance
Crisis Response and Resilience
Inclusion and Equal Opportunity

Who is Eligible to Apply?

Applicants must:

Be a citizen or hold refugee status in an eligible Commonwealth nation
Be permanently residing in a qualifying country
Hold a bachelor’s degree with at least a second-class upper result, or equivalent work experience
Demonstrate financial need for the scholarship
Show strong potential for contributing to national development

What the Scholarship Covers:

Each award includes:

Full tuition costs
A grant to support academic expenses
Travel and visa costs for UK-based sessions (if applicable)
A living stipend for short-term UK visits, with rates based on government guidelines

How to Apply:

Submit an application through the CSC’s online portal before May 20, 2025
Secure admission to an eligible distance-learning Master’s course at a UK university
Applications can be made to multiple programs, but only one scholarship offer may be accepted

Required Documents: