The DFID/UK Universities are welcoming applications for their “Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships for Developing Commonwealth Countries.”
What Are Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships for Developing Commonwealth Countries Awards?
The Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships for Developing Commonwealth Countries is a scholarship program awarded by the prestigious DFID/UK Universities.
Mainly, this scholarship award allows Nationals of Commonwealth Developing Countries to pursue their Master’s degree programs at any of the DFID/UK Universities, especially in any country of their choice.
Application Starts: Currently open
Deadline: 15th of March 2022
Course Starts: September 2022
Scholarship Worth: partial funding worth up tuition fee waiver
Duration of Award: Not specified
Number of Awards: Varies
Field of Study: Any accredited Master’s degree coursework offered at any of the participating universities
Degree Type: Master’s degree
Country of Study: Any country
Host Institution: DFID/UK Universities
Name of Award: Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships for Developing Commonwealth Countries
Institution of Study: DFID/UK Universities
Offered Annually: Yes
Target Demographic: Nationals of Commonwealth Developing Countries
Scholarship Worth/Inclusions
Each Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships for Developing Commonwealth Countries scholarship is worth up to tuition fee waiver and study grants.
Eligibility Criteria for the Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships for Developing Commonwealth Countries
To be considered eligible for the Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships for Developing Commonwealth Countries awards, applicants must:
- Must be unable to afford to study the program without this scholarship
- Must be permanently resident in a developing Commonwealth country
- Must be 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
- Must be a citizen of or have been granted refugee status by an eligible Commonwealth country, or be a British Protected Person
Eligible Counties
These are some of the Commonwealth Developing Countries that are eligible to apply for the Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships for Developing Commonwealth Countries awards, including:
- Nigeria, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Bangladesh, Belize, Cameroon, Eswatini, Ghana, India, Kenya, Kiribati, Lesotho, Rwanda, Islands, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, The Gambia, Tuvalu, Uganda, Vanuatu, Malawi, Mozambique, Zambia, Samoa, Sierra Leone, Solomon
How to Apply for the Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships for Developing Commonwealth Countries
Use the link below to access the official scholarship website, and apply therein. Moreover, you may want to visit our website homepage to access more scholarship programs that might suit your needs.
Official Scholarship Website: https://cscuk.fcdo.gov.uk/scholarships/commonwealth-distance-learning-scholarships-candidates-2022/
