Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships are offered for citizens of developing Commonwealth countries including Nigeria. These scholarships are funded by the UK Department for International Development (DFID),
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.
Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships support distance learning
Master’s degree courses offered in partnership with local providers in
developing countries, as well as courses delivered directly by UK
universities.
Eligibility
To apply for these scholarships, you must:
- Be a citizen of a developing Commonwealth country, refugee, or 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
The CSC promotes equal opportunity, gender equity, and cultural
exchange. Applications are encouraged from a diverse range of
candidates. The CSC is committed to administering and managing its
scholarships and fellowships in a fair and transparent manner.
Terms and Conditions
For full terms and conditions, see the
Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships 2017 terms and conditions
Selection Process
Each participating UK university will conduct its own recruitment
process to select a specified number of candidates for Distance Learning
Scholarships. Universities must put forward their selected candidates
to the CSC by 9 June 2017. The CSC will then confirm that these
candidates meet the eligibility criteria for this scheme. Universities
will inform candidates of their results by August 2017.
Selection criteria include:
- Academic merit of the candidate
- Potential impact of the work on the development of the candidate’s home country
How to Apply
You should apply to study an eligible Master’s course at a UK
university that is participating in the Distance Learning Scholarship
scheme. Click here for a
list of participating universities and eligible courses
You must make your application using the CSC’s Electronic Application System (EAS). Click here for
full information on how to use the EAS, including detailed guides.
Before applying, you
must check
with your UK university for their specific advice, admission
requirements, and rules for applying. Most universities may require you
to complete their own admissions application form as well, which may
have a separate closing date. You must take the necessary steps to
secure admission to your chosen course(s) at your preferred
university/universities before applying for a Distance Learning
Scholarship.
You can apply for more than one course and/or to more than one
university, but you may only accept one offer of a Distance Learning
Scholarship. The CSC will not accept any applications that are not
submitted via the EAS to your UK university, or any applications
directly from individuals.
All applications must be submitted by
23:59 (BST) on
12 May 2017.
How to access the EAS
Enquiries?All enquiries about these scholarships should be directed to the university to which you wish to apply.
Please note that the CSC does not charge candidates to apply for any
of its scholarships or fellowships through its Electronic Application
System (EAS), and it does not charge organisations to nominate
candidates.
For more information, visit
http://cscuk.dfid.gov.uk/apply/distance-learning/info-candidates/