Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarship 2025-26 | Fully Funded UK Online Master’s

Do you want to acquire a world-class degree from a UK university without leaving your native country? The Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarship 2025-26 could be your lucky ticket! This fully funded scholarship program provides a life-changing opportunity for bright individuals from developing Commonwealth countries to complete a UK Master's degree online for free.

About the Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarship

The Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarship, funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office (FCDO), is intended to help individuals who could not otherwise afford to study in the UK. This distinguished scholarship allows students to receive high-quality education from leading UK universities remotely, allowing them to balance their studies with employment or family responsibilities at home.

Scholarship Overview

Host Country	UK
Provider	UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO)
Degree Levels	Masters
Eligible Courses	Selected courses offered by the university
Eligible Nationalities	Open to all Nationalities
Benefits	Fully Funding
Deadline	20 May, 2025

What Does the Scholarship Cover?

This scholarship is fully supported and often includes:

Full tuition fees.
Study materials and access to internet learning tools.
Technical support for virtual learning.
Some courses may also have brief in-person sessions (costs covered).

Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for the Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarship 2025-26, applicants must:

Be a citizen or refugee in an eligible Commonwealth country.
Be a permanent resident of a Commonwealth country.
Have a first degree from at least upper second class (2:1). In some circumstances, a lower qualification may be acceptable if combined with suitable experience.
Become unable to afford the program without the scholarship.
Have a tremendous desire to contribute to the growth of their native country.