Apply For The 2025 Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarship – Fully Funded UK Master’s

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​The Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships for the 2025/26 academic year offer an excellent opportunity for individuals from eligible low and middle-income Commonwealth countries to pursue part-time, fully funded Master's studies with UK universities while remaining in their home countries. These scholarships are funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) and are designed to provide training and skills necessary for sustainable development.

Summary of Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarship

• Host: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO)
• Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships
• Eligible Countries: Commonwealth countries (including Nigeria)
• Reward: Full Scholarship | £18,000 per year | Travel & Visa Costs
• Deadline: 16:00 GMT, Tuesday, 20 May 2025

About Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarship

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The Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships are prestigious awards funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO). They enable talented and motivated individuals from eligible low and middle-income Commonwealth countries to pursue part-time, fully funded Master's studies with UK universities while remaining in their home countries.

Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarship Benefits

• Full tuition coverage for an approved UK Master's degree.
• Study remotely from your home country.
• Access to world-class education from UK universities.
• Skills for sustainable development in key global sectors.
• Opportunities for international networking.
• Prestigious scholarship recognition.

Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarship 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.

The CSC aims to identify talented individuals who have the potential to make change. We are committed to a policy of equal opportunity and non-discrimination, and encourage applications from a diverse range of candidates. For further information on the support available to candidates with a disability, see the CSC disability support statement.

Required Documents

• Valid Passport/ID (Proof of citizenship)
• Academic Transcripts and Degree Certificates
• Proof of Admission from a participating UK university
• Personal Statement explaining your goals
• Two References (academic or professional)
• English Language Proficiency (if required)
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Proof of Financial Need

How to apply for the Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarship 2025

• The application deadline is Thursday, 20 May 2025 at 16:00 (GMT).
• Candidates must apply for admission to a participating UK university's approved Master's course and also submit an application for the Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarship through the CSC’s online system.
• You can apply for multiple courses and universities, but can only accept one scholarship offer.

Note: The scholarship is only for Master's courses, not undergraduate or PhD studies. Check with your chosen university for specific application details and requirements.



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