To apply for the Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships 2024 in the UK, follow these steps:
- Eligibility:
- Be a citizen of or be granted refugee status from an eligible Commonwealth country, or be a British Protected Person.
- Be permanently and continually resident in an eligible 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.
- Provide at least one reference.
- Hold an offer to start your chosen course of study in 2024.
- Application Process:
- Securing an Offer: Apply to the eligible programme of your choice through the University of Edinburgh’s Degree Finder. Meet the University of Edinburgh entry requirements to secure a conditional offer. Demonstrate your English language competency to meet all the conditions of your offer and secure an unconditional offer.
- Applying for the Scholarship: Once you have received an offer from the University of Edinburgh, you can apply to the Commonwealth Scholarships. Information on how to apply can be found on the Commonwealth Scholarships webpage.
- Deadlines:
- The deadline date for applications is 16:00 GMT on Thursday, 28th March 2024.
- The Commonwealth Scholarship Commission selection committee will select Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholars from the shortlists of nominated candidates and release the final results in July 2024.
- Additional Information:
- Before applying, please read the Eligibility Information on the Commonwealth Scholarships Commission website.
- The scholarships are intended for candidates from low and middle-income Commonwealth countries and are funded by the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office.
Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships 2024:
Host Country:
Host Universities:
Funded By:
- The UK Foreign Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO).
Program Duration:
- The duration of the Commonwealth UK scholarship is a maximum of five years.
Degree Level:
- Master’s Degree Program
Benefits of Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships 2024:
- Candidates will be given the full course tuition fees.
- The CSC will also provide study grants where required.
Eligibility Criteria of Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships:
- Candidates must be citizens or refugees or permanent residents from the eligible commonwealth country.
- Candidates must be British-protected individuals.
- Candidates must possess the first degree of at least upper second-class standard.
- Candidates who cannot afford to study in the UK otherwise.
- Candidates must provide one reference.
- Candidates must hold an offer to start their selected course of study.
Eligible Commonwealth Countries:
- Bangladesh
- Cameroon
- Eswatini
- The Gambia
- Ghana
- India
- Kenya
- Kiribati
- Lesotho
- Malawi
- Mozambique
- Nigeria
- Pakistan
- Papua New Guinea
- Rwanda
- Samoa
- Sierra Leone
- Solomon Islands
- Sri Lanka
- Tanzania
- Tuvalu
- Uganda
- Vanuatu
- Zambia
How to Apply for Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships?
- All candidates have to apply online through the CSC application system.
- An applicant will be given a key code from the CSC through an email.
- Provide all required personal information, e.g., name, address, country, religion, etc.
- Provide official transcripts.
- Provide names of references.
- Upload a copy of the transcripts.
- Complete all the required fields that are required in the application.
- Complete your application carefully and submit it.
- The applicants will receive a confirmation email after submission.
Documents Required for the Commonwealth Scholarship 2024:
- Official transcripts.
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)/Resume.
- Minimum One reference.
- Offer letter to the chosen course.
Selection Criteria:
An applicant will be selected based on the following criteria:
- Academic merit
- Learning opportunities
- Developmental impact on the applicant’s home country.
