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Commonwealth Distance-Learning Master's Scholarships 2021 (UK FCDO)

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Tryphena Loveday

Academic Research Lead

March 18, 2021

The Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (CSC) in the UK, funded by the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), invites applications from citizens of eligible developing Commonwealth countries (including Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, Cameroon, Rwanda, Uganda, and Zambia) for the 2021 Commonwealth Distance-Learning Master's Scholarships.

2021 Commonwealth Distance-Learning Scholarships for Developing Countries

Key Eligibility Criteria

  • Be a citizen of (or hold refugee status in) and be permanently resident in an eligible developing Commonwealth country.
  • Hold a first degree of at least Upper Second Class (2:1) standard (or a 2:2 with sufficient relevant professional experience in certain cases).
  • Be unable to afford to study the chosen UK part-time distance-learning Master's course without this scholarship.

How to Apply Before April 26, 2021

  1. Apply for admission to an eligible part-time Master's programme at a participating UK university (check the list of participating universities and courses).
  2. Submit a separate scholarship application via the CSC Electronic Application System (EAS) on the official CSC Distance Learning Scholarships webpage on or before April 26, 2021.
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Candidate Comments & Inquiries (2)

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Stephanie Okon

Mar 18, 2021

Can I apply for more than one course/university on the CSC EAS portal for the Distance Learning Scholarship?

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Mentra Admissions Team

Mar 18, 2021

Yes, Stephanie, you can apply to more than one participating UK university/course, but you may only accept one final Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarship offer.

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