Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships 2026/2027

Overview

Scholarship Provider: Commonwealth Scholarship Commission
Funded By: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO)
Study Level: Master’s Degree (Distance Learning)
Study Mode: Online (from your home country)
Eligible Applicants: Citizens of eligible Commonwealth countries
Deadline : 31 March 2026 (16:00 BST)

About The Program

The Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships 2026 allow talented students from eligible Commonwealth countries to pursue a UK Master’s degree remotely, without relocating to the United Kingdom.

Funded by the UK government, this scholarship aims to support individuals who would not otherwise be able to study in the UK, helping them gain advanced knowledge and contribute to sustainable development in their home countries.

Scholarship Benefits

Successful applicants receive:

Full tuition fee coverage
Study at a recognized UK university
Flexible online learning format
Access to world‑class UK academic resources
No need to travel to the UK

The scholarship covers tuition only. It does not usually provide living allowances since study is conducted remotely.

Available Fields of Study

Eligible programmes must align with the CSC development themes, including:

Science & Technology for Development
Strengthening Health Systems
Promoting Global Prosperity
Strengthening Global Peace & Security
Access, Inclusion & Opportunity

Courses are delivered by participating UK universities.

Eligibility Criteria (General)

Applicants must:

Be a citizen of an eligible Commonwealth country
Be permanently resident in an eligible country
Hold a first degree of at least upper second class standard (or equivalent)
Demonstrate financial need
Be unable to afford UK study without the scholarship
Apply to an eligible participating UK university course

How to Apply

Apply to an eligible distance‑learning Master’s programme at a participating UK university.
Submit your scholarship application through the official CSC online system.
Ensure all required supporting documents are uploaded before the deadline.

Deadline : 31 March 2026 (16:00 BST)

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📢 Important Notes

Applicants must apply to both the university and the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (CSC).

Deadlines vary by course and university.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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