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Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships 2025/2026
Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships 2025/2026 | Fully Funded to Study in UK: UK Department for International Development (DFID) Calls for Applications from Least Developed and Lower Middle Income Commonwealth Countries for its 2025/2026 Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships.  2025, See Eligibility, Benefits, Requirements, Selection Process, How to Apply and other Information.

Applications are invited to apply for the Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarship 2025/2026 in United Kingdom. All International Students from Commonwealth Developing Countries are eligible to apply for UK Scholarships. Applicants having any academic background are eligible to apply. All-Academic Fields are Available to apply for masters Scholarships UK. It is free online Masters Degree programs from International Universities in the UK.


Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships enable talented and motivated individuals to gain the knowledge and skills required for sustainable development, and are aimed at those unable to study in the UK for financial and other reasons.

The purpose of the Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarship in the UK is to contribute to the development needs of Commonwealth countries by providing training for skilled and qualified professionals in key development areas.

About the Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarship 2025/2026:

University:UK Universities
Degree level:Masters Degree
Scholarship coverage:Fully Funded
Eligible nationality:International
Award country:United Kingdom


Financial Benefits:

The Full tuition fees will be covered in this online-based degree from UK also other essentials cost of studying by distance learning from UK because this is a Fully funded scholarship for international students.

List of Available Study Fields:

Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships are offered under six themes:

1. Science and Technology for Development:

  • MSc Tropical Forestry – Bangor University
  • MSc Environmental Toxicology & Pollution Monitoring – Ulster University
  • MSc Biodiversity Wildlife and Ecosystem Health – University of Edinburgh
  • MSc Conservation Medicine – University of Edinburgh
  • MSc Global Health and Infectious Disease – University of Edinburgh
  • MSc International Animal Health – University of Edinburgh
  • MSc International Animal Welfare, Ethics, and Law – University of Edinburgh
  • MSc One Health – University of Edinburgh
  • MSc BIM & Digital Built Environments – University of Salford
  • Sustainable Aquaculture – University of St Andrews.


2. Strengthening Health Systems and Capacity:

  • MSc in Palliative Medicine for Healthcare Professionals – Cardiff University
  • MSc in Clinical Optometry – Cardiff University
  • MSc Public Health Promotion – Leeds Beckett University
  • MSc Global Health – London School of Tropical Medicine
  • MSc Clinical Trials – London School of Tropical Medicine
  • MSc Epidemiology – London School of Tropical Medicine
  • MSc Infectious Diseases – London School of Tropical Medicine
  • MSc Public Health – London School of Tropical Medicine
  • MSc Burn Care – Queen Mary University of London
  • MSc Cancer and Clinical Oncology – Queen Mary University of London
  • MSc Cancer and Therapeutics – Queen Mary University of London
  • MSc Emergency and Resuscitation Medicine – Queen Mary University of London
  • MSc Endocrinology and Diabetes – Queen Mary University of London
  • MSc Gastroenterology – Queen Mary University of London
  • MSc Orthopaedic Trauma Science – Queen Mary University of London
  • MSc Trauma Sciences – Queen Mary University of London
  • Master of Public Health – The University of Manchester
  • MSc Clinical Nutrition – University of Aberdeen
  • Master of Public Health – University of Aberdeen
  • MSc Infection Prevention and Control – University of Dundee
  • MSc Clinical Education – University of Edinburgh
  • MSc Global Challenges – University of Edinburgh
  • MSc Paediatric Emergency Medicine – University of Edinburgh
  • Master of Public Health – University of Edinburgh
  • Master of Family Medicine – University of Edinburgh
  • MSc Surgical Sciences – University of Edinburgh
  • ChM (Masters of Surgery) in General Surgery – University of Edinburgh
  • ChM (Masters of Surgery) in Trauma & Orthopaedics – University of Edinburgh
  • ChM (Masters of Surgery) in Urology – University of Edinburgh
  • ChM (Masters of Surgery) in Vascular & Endovascular Surgery – University of Edinburgh
  • MSc in Dementia Studies – University of Stirling
  • MSc Prosthetic & Orthotic Rehabilitation Studies – University of Strathclyde
  • MSc Prosthetic Rehabilitation Studies – University of Strathclyde
  • MSc Orthotic Rehabilitation Studies – University of Strathclyde
  • MSc Rehabilitation Studies – University of Strathclyde.


3. Promoting Global Prosperity:

  • MSc Responsible Tourism Management – Leeds Beckett University


4. Strengthening Global Peace, Security, and Governance:

  • MSc International Development (Conflict, Security and Development) – University of Birmingham
  • MSt in International Human Rights Law – University of Oxford

(Note: Only those who have been asked by University of Oxford can apply for their course) .

5. Strengthening Resilience and Response to Crises:

  • MSc Environmental Management – Open University
  • MSc in Risk, Crisis and Disaster Management – University of Leicester
  • MA in Refugee Protection and Forced Migration Studies – University of London
  • MSc Global Food Security – Food Safety – Queen’s University Belfast


6. Access, Inclusion, and Opportunity:

  • MSc Water Management for Development – Loughborough University
  • MSc Water Engineering for Development – Loughborough University
  • MSc International Development – University of Portsmouth
  • MSc Gerontology – University of Southampton
  • MSc Global Ageing and Policy – University of Southampton
  • Masters of Public Administration (International Development) – University of York.


Eligibility Criteria:

The university is responsible for ensuring its candidates meet the CSC’s eligibility criteria. To apply for these scholarships, candidates must:

  • Be a citizen of, or be granted refugee status in, an eligible developing Commonwealth country (see overleaf), or be a British Protected Person;
  • Be permanently resident in a developing Commonwealth country (see overleaf);
  • 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.
  • Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships may not be held concurrently for more than one course.
  • If selected for a scholarship, candidates must be residents and remain in an eligible developing Commonwealth country and must not undertake study towards any other qualification for the duration of their award.


List of Eligible Countries:

  • Bangladesh
  • Belize
  • Botswana
  • Cameroon
  • Dominica
  • Eswatini
  • Fiji
  • Gabon
  • The Gambia
  • 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
  • Togo
  • Tonga
  • Tuvalu
  • Uganda
  • Vanuatu


Selection Process:

  • Each participating UK university will conduct its own recruitment process to select a specified number of candidates for Distance Learning Scholarships. Universities must put forward their selected candidates to the CSC by 20th May 2025. 
  • The CSC will then confirm that these candidates meet the eligibility criteria for this scheme. Universities will inform candidates of their results by June 2025.


Selection criteria include:

  • Academic merit of the candidate
  • The potential impact of the work on the development of the candidate’s home country


How to Apply for Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarship?

  • You must apply to study an eligible Master’s course at a UK university that is participating in the Distance Learning scheme.  
  • You must also secure admission to your course in addition to applying for a Distance Learning Scholarship.
  • You must check with your chosen university for their specific advice on when to apply, admission requirements, and rules for applying. 
  • You must make your application using the CSC’s online application system, in addition to any other application that you are required to complete by your chosen university. 
  • The CSC will not accept any applications that are not submitted via the online application system.
  • You can apply for more than one course and/or to more than one university, but you may only accept one offer of a Distance Learning Scholarship.
  • Your application must include the following supporting documentation in order for your application to be eligible for consideration:
    • Proof that the applicant is a citizen or has refugee status in an eligible Commonwealth country: a copy of a valid passport (or national ID card) showing a photograph, date of birth, and country of citizenship
    • Full transcripts detailing all higher education qualifications, including to-date transcripts for any courses currently being studied, with certified translations if not in English
    • References from at least two individuals, on institutional letterhead or an email clearly showing the sender’s details
  • The CSC will not accept supporting documentation submitted outside the online application system.
  • Supporting documentation uploaded to the online application system must be uploaded as files that are no more than 5 MB in size and must be in one of the following formats: PDF, .doc, .docx, .odt, .jpg, .jpeg. Files submitted in any other format (including Zip files and PDF Portfolios) will NOT be accepted.
  • Applicants are responsible for seeking permission from their referees in advance of submitting their application; for ensuring that their referees are available to complete the reference by the deadline and have received the reference request email from the online application system.



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