Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships

Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships

About Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships

Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships are offered for citizens of certain developing Commonwealth countries. These scholarships are funded by the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), with the aim of contributing to the UK’s international development aims and wider overseas interests, supporting excellence in UK higher education, and sustaining the principles of the Commonwealth.

Purpose: To contribute to development needs of Commonwealth countries by providing training for skilled and qualified professionals in key development areas.

Intended beneficiaries: High-quality postgraduate students who wish to access training not available in their home countries, who wish or need to remain in their home country while they study, and who have the potential to enhance the development of their home countries with the knowledge and leadership skills they acquire.

Development themes and impact

Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships enable talented and motivated individuals to gain the knowledge and skills required for sustainable development, and are aimed at those unable to study in the UK for financial and other reasons.

These scholarships are offered under six themes:

* Science and technology for development
* Strengthening health systems and capacity
* Promoting global prosperity
* Strengthening global peace, security and governance
* Strengthening resilience and response to crises
* Access, inclusion and opportunity

All applications must be submitted by 17:00 (BST) on 26 April 2021 at the latest.

For more details about Eligibility, Terms and Conditions , Selection Process refer the official Website:

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