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Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships 2026

Awarded by Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UK (CSC)

Scholarship Details

Eligible Degrees

Masters

Funding Type

Only tuition fees · Tuition Fees

Eligible Courses

Courses offered by the UK Universities

Eligible Nationalities

Open to citizens and permanent residents of developing Commonwealth countries, refugee or British protected person

Can Be Taken At

Selected UK universities

Provider

Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UK (CSC)

Last Verified On

01 Apr 2026 by WeMakeScholars Scholarship Team

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Overview

Candidates from the least developed, low-income, and lower-middle-income Commonwealth nations are eligible to apply for one of fifty-five Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships, which are available for part-time Master's degree programs provided by UK institutions via distance learning. The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office provides funding for these scholarships.

Eligibility for Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships:

  • The applicant must be a British Protected Person, a citizen of one of the qualifying Commonwealth nations, or have been awarded refugee status.
  • The candidate must reside in a Commonwealth nation that is eligible for permanent residency. The applicant must have completed at least an upper second class (2:1) first degree. In some circumstances, a lesser degree and adequate relevant experience could be taken into consideration.
  • Each applicant has to submit a minimum of one reference.
  • Each applicant has to have an offer to begin their selected program of study in 2026
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SIMPLE 5 STEP PROCESS

How to Apply

1

Check Eligibility

Confirm that you meet the scholarship requirements

2

Prepare Documents

Gather all required documents for your application

3

Submit Application

Apply through the official scholarship application process

4

Application Review

The scholarship provider evaluates eligible applications

5

Scholarship Decision

Selected applicants are informed about the final results

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Documents Needed

  • Academic Transcripts (Usually required)

  • Income Certificate (For need-based scholarships)

  • Identity Proof (Usually required)

  • Admission / Offer Letter (For select scholarships)

  • Statement of Purpose (If applicable)

  • Language Test Scores (If applicable)

  • Recommendation Letters (If applicable)

  • Other Supporting Documents (As specified by the scholarship provider)

Note: The exact document requirements vary by scholarship. Always refer to the official application guidelines

FAQs

  • Yes, you can secure an education loan to study abroad at Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UK (CSC). Education loans are of two types — Collateral and non-collateral. Collateral includes either: Immovable property – a house or a flat or land (or) liquid security – an FD, or LIC or shares or bonds. Agricultural lands are not accepted by any bank for education loan.

    Public banks like SBI, BOB offer these types of education loans. There are many NBFCs who offer Non-collateral education loans. Apply for the best education loan to study abroad.
  • The deadline of Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships 2026 is Expired.
  • Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships 2026 is offered to Masters degree.
  • Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships 2026 is offered for Courses offered by the UK Universities.
  • Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships 2026 is open for: Open to citizens and permanent residents of developing Commonwealth countries, refugee or British protected person.
  • Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships 2026 is offered by Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UK (CSC).
  • Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships 2026 covers Only tuition fees, Tuition Fees.