Commonwealth Distance Learning Masters Scholarship 2026/2027 Now Open for Applications

The Commonwealth Distance Learning Masters Scholarship 2026/2027 is now open for applications. Prospective students have until 16:00 BST on Tuesday, 31 March 2026 to apply for this fully funded opportunity.

Offered by the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UK (CSC), the scholarship aims to support students from developing Commonwealth countries or British Protected Persons who demonstrate strong academic merit and the potential to impact their home country’s development.

What the Scholarship Covers

The Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarship provides:

Full tuition fees
Study grants where required

Important: Candidates cannot hold other scholarships, awards, or bursaries covering the same costs simultaneously.

Eligibility Requirements

To apply, candidates must:

Be a citizen, refugee, or British Protected Person from an eligible Commonwealth country
Be permanently resident in a developing Commonwealth country
Hold a first degree of at least upper second-class (2:1) standard by September 2026; lower qualifications may be considered with relevant experience
Demonstrate financial need for the scholarship
Submit all supporting documents in the required format

Selection Criteria

Applications will be evaluated based on:

Academic merit
Quality of the study plan
Potential impact on the candidate’s home country

Key Dates

Application Deadline: 16:00 BST, 31 March 2026
Study Start Date: September/October 2026

Interested candidates can apply via CSC online application portal for distance learning scholarships for distance learning scholarships. For comprehensive guidance on eligibility and application requirements, visit the Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships information page

This scholarship represents a significant opportunity for students seeking a UK-accredited master’s degree while contributing to development in their home countries.