Masters / MS Program

Fully Funded Scholarships for International Students

2021 / 2022 Scholarships in Any Country

Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships 2021

Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships support applicants to study Master’s degree courses that are either offered in partnership with universities in developing countries, or delivered directly by UK institutions in any country.

Fields of Study / Subjects

These scholarships are offered for various courses under six themes:

Access, inclusion and opportunity

University of Southampton: MSc Neonatology

Eligible Countries: All

Promoting global prosperity

No courses are available under this theme.

Science and technology for development

Bangor University: MSc Tropical Forestry, MSc Agroforestry and Food Security

Eligible countries: Ghana, Guyana, India, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, The Gambia, Uganda, Zambia

Ulster University: MSc Environmental Toxicology & Pollution Monitoring

Eligible Countries: All

University of Edinburgh: MSc Biodiversity, Wildlife and Ecosystem Health, MSc Conservation Medicine, MSc Global Health and Infectious Disease, MSc International Animal Health, MSc International Animal Welfare, Ethics and Law, MSc One Health

Eligible Countries: Bangladesh, Cameroon, Ghana, India, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Nigeria, Pakistan, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, Sri Lanka, Eswatini, Tanzania, The Gambia, Uganda, Zambia

University of Manchester: MSc Management and Information Systems: Change and Development

Eligible Countries: All

University of St Andrews: MSc Sustainable Aquaculture

Eligible Countries: All

Strengthening Global Peace, Security and Governance

University of Birmingham: MSc International Development (Conflict, Security and Development)

Eligible countries: All

University of Oxford: MSt in International Human Rights Law

Eligible countries: All

(Only those applicants can apply for a Commonwealth scholarship who have been invited by The University of Oxford)

Strengthening Health Systems and Capacity

Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine: MSc Global Health

Eligible Countries: Bangladesh, Cameroon, Ghana, India, Kenya, Kiribati, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Rwanda, Samoa, Sierra Leone, Solomon Islands, Sri Lanka, Eswatini, Tanzania, The Gambia, Tuvalu, Uganda, Vanuatu, Zambia

Queen Mary, University of London: MSc Cancer and Clinical Oncology, MSc Cancer and Therapeutics, MSc Emergency and Resuscitation Medicine, MSc Endocrinology and Diabetes, MSc Gastroenterology, MSc Orthopaedic Trauma Science, MSc Trauma Sciences (Military and Humanitarian)

Eligible Countries: All

The University of Manchester: Master of Public Health

Eligible Countries: Kenya, Nigeria, Tanzania, Uganda

University of Dundee: MSc Nursing

Eligible Countries: Bangladesh, Cameroon, Ghana, India, Kenya, Nigeria, Pakistan, Sierra Leone, Sri Lanka.

University of Dundee: MSc Infection Prevention and Control

Eligible Countries: Bangladesh, Cameroon, Ghana, India, Kenya, Nigeria, Pakistan, Sierra Leone, Sri Lanka

University of Edinburgh: MSc Clinical Education, MSc Global Challenges, MSc Paediatric Emergency Medicine, Master of Public Health, Master of Family Medicine, MSc Surgical Sciences, ChM in General Surgery, ChM Trauma & Orthopaedics, ChM in Urology, ChM in Vascular & Endovascular Surgery

Eligible Countries: All

University of Edinburgh: MSc in the Clinical Management of Pain

Eligible Countries: Bangladesh, Cameroon, Ghana, India, Kenya, Kiribati, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Rwanda, Samoa, Sierra Leone, Solomon Islands, Sri Lanka, Eswatini, Tanzania, The Gambia, Tuvalu, Uganda, Vanuatu, Zambia

University of Lancaster: MSc in Medical Leadership, MSc in Leadership Practice (Healthcare Service Improvement)

Eligible Countries: Cameroon, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, Tanzania, The Gambia, Uganda

University of Stirling: MSc in Dementia Studies

Eligible Countries: All

University of Strathclyde: MSc Prosthetic & Orthotic Rehabilitation Studies, MSc Prosthetic Rehabilitation Studies, MSc Orthotic Rehabilitation Studies, MSc Rehabilitation Studies (Information for the above courses)

Eligible Countries: Bangladesh, Cameroon, Ghana, India, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Nijeria, Pakistan, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, The Gambia, Uganda, Zambia

Strengthening Resilience and Response to Crises

University of Edinburgh: MSc Carbon Management (2 year), MSc Carbon Management (3 year) (Information for the above courses)

Eligible Countries: All

Other latest Scholarships in Any Country are also offered for different degrees and subjects all over the World.

Numbers of Scholarships

Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships offered many number of scholarships

Duration of Scholarships

The scholarships are offered for 24 months (2 years)

Scholarships Description / Details

  • This scholarship covers tuition fees and study grants where required.
  • No IELTS required. In addition to this, an applicant must provide evidence of a particular level of English language proficiency.
  • An applicant would be notified from selected university via email if application is successful. To find out more, see Terms and conditions.

Eligible Countries

Bangladesh, Cameroon, Ghana, India, Kenya, Kiribati, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Rwanda, Samoa, Sierra Leone, Solomon Islands, Sri Lanka, Eswatini, Tanzania, The Gambia, Tuvalu, Uganda, Vanuatu, Zambia

Eligibility Criteria

To apply for these scholarships, applicants must:

  • Be a citizen of a developing Commonwealth country, refugee, or 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

How to Apply / Download Scholarships Form / Documents Required

To apply for these scholarships, applicants must:

  • Apply to study an eligible Master’s course at a UK university that is participating in the Distance Learning scheme
  • Also secure admission to a course in addition to applying for a Distance Learning Scholarship
  • Check with chosen university for their specific advice on when to apply, admission requirements, and rules for applying.
  • Make application using the CSC’s online application system, in addition to any other application that is required to complete by chosen university.
  • The CSC will not accept any applications that are not submitted via the online application system. Further selection criteria can be download from here.

Contact us

  • Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UK
  • Woburn House
  • 20-24 Tavistock Square
  • London WC1H 9HF
  • United Kingdom
  • dfid.gov.uk/cscuk

Last Date to Apply / Deadline

26th April 2021

Supporting Documents deadline: 10th May 2021

Official Website

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