Published: 11 Apr 2025 1,130 views
The Commonwealth Distance Learning programme is one of three Master’s programmes offered by the Commonwealth Scholarships Commission.
The Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UK (CSC) provides the UK government scholarship scheme led by international development objectives. It operates within the framework of the Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship plan (CSFP) and offers a vivid demonstration of the UK’s enduring commitment to the Commonwealth. By attracting individuals with outstanding talent and identifiable potential from all backgrounds and supporting them to become leaders and innovators on returning to their home countries, the CSC’s work combines sustainable development with the UK national interest and provides opportunities for international partnerships and collaboration.
The CSC has a funding cap of £18,000 per scholarship. Universities may contribute funding from an approved source if the full cost of the award is more than £18,000.
The scholarship must cover all elements of the award, including:
Where a university intends to run a UK residential programme as part of the course, the university is expected to provide at least the following level of support:
The CSC aims to identify talented individuals who have the potential to make change.
Each participating UK University will conduct its own recruitment process to select a specified number of candidates for Distance Learning Scholarships. Universities must put forward their selected candidates to the CSC. The CSC will then confirm that these candidates meet the eligibility criteria for this scheme and universities will inform candidates of their results. Further details on expected dates are in the How to Apply section.
Selection criteria include:
For more details,visit Commonwealth Scholarship webpage
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