The Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships are for students from developing countries to undertake part-time Masters’ studies at a UK university through distance learning. The scholarship aims to support students who wish to impact key development issues in their respective countries. It is sponsored by the Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office.
Host Country: The United Kingdom
Host University:
- See this for the participating institutions and courses applicable - https://cutt.ly/DPSQO5l
Nationality: International students
Number of Awards: Not specified
Degree Level: Master’s
Benefits:
- A Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarship covers tuition fees and study grants where required.
- Other scholarships, awards, or bursaries that cover the same costs may not be held concurrently.
Eligibility:
- 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. A lower qualification and sufficient relevant experience may be considered in certain cases.
- Be unable to afford to study the programme without this scholarship.
- See this list to see if you’re from an eligible country - https://cutt.ly/tPSQXIL
Selection Procedure:
- Academic merit of the candidate
- Potential impact of the work on the development of the candidate’s home country
Application Deadlines:
- Candidate applications must be submitted by 18:00 (GMT) on 15 March 2022.
- Supporting documentation must be submitted by 17:00 (GMT) on 5 April 2022.
Further Information:
Visit this link for further information about the scholarship and how to apply: https://cutt.ly/4PSQ8dx
