Commonwealth Scholarships & Fellowships for Commonwealth Countries

Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships are for candidates from least developed and lower middle-income Commonwealth countries, for part-time Master’s study by distance learning on selected courses offered by UK universities. Application Deadline: 28th March 2024 Eligible Countries: Bangladesh, Cameroon, Eswatini, Ghana, Guyana, India, Kenya, Kiribati, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Nigeria, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Rwanda, Samoa, Sierra Leone, Solomon Islands, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, The Gambia, Tuvalu, Uganda, Vanuatu, Zambia To be taken at: UK Universities About the Award: Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships are offered for citizens of certain developing Commonwealth countries. These scholarships are funded by the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), to contribute to the UK’s international development aims and wider overseas interests, supporting excellence in UK higher education, and sustaining the principles of the Commonwealth. These scholarships are offered under six themes: Science and technology for development Strengthening health systems and capacity Promoting global prosperity Strengthening global peace, security and governance Strengthening resilience and response to crises Access, inclusion and opportunity Find out more about the CSC Development themes. Information for universities is now available. Type: Masters Eligibility: To apply for these scholarships, you must: 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 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 Be unable to afford to study your chosen course 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. Selection Criteria: Selection criteria include: Academic merit of the candidate Potential impact of the work on the development of the candidate’s home country How to apply: The CSC’s online application form is now open. You should apply to study an eligible Master’s course at a UK university that is participating in the Distance Learning scheme. Click here for a list of participating universities and eligible courses. 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. It is important to go through all application requirements on the Programme Webpage see link below) before applying GOODLUCK! Visit the Scholarship Webpage for Details

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