Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships
Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships support talented students from developing Commonwealth countries to undertake postgraduate study at a distance or via online learning.
Key facts
Fee status
Your country/region
Level
Postgraduate (taught)
Number of awards
5
Value of awards
Deadline
The Commonwealth Distance Learning programme is one of three Master’s programmes offered by the Commonwealth Scholarships Commission (CSC). Funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships enable talented and motivated individuals to access training and skills required for sustainable development not available in their home countries.
The University of Stirling has been awarded five scholarships for applicants to the MSc Dementia Studies (Online) course for entry in 2026. Each scholarship will cover the full tuition fees at the international rate. No attendance at the University of Stirling is required.
Eligibility and availability
To be eligible for a Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarship, applicants should:
- Be a citizen of or have been granted refugee status by an eligible Commonwealth country, or be a British Protected Person.
- Be permanently resident in a developing Commonwealth country.
- Hold 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.
- Be unable to afford to study the programme without this scholarship.
- Have provided all supporting documentation in the required format.
Eligible Commonwealth countries
A list of countries eligible for the Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships is available on the Commonwealth Scholarships Commission's website.
How to apply
Applications to the CSC must be made using the CSC’s online application system, CSC Central.
The CSC is unable to accept any applications or documentation not submitted via the online application system. If you experience any issues, please contact info@cscuk.org.uk.
Full guidance on how to apply is available via the CSC website.
Applications will only be considered if individuals have also submitted an application for the MSc Dementia Studies (Online) course via the University of Stirling website.