Applications are now open for the Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships 2025, offering students from low and middle-income Commonwealth countries a unique opportunity to pursue a UK master’s degree remotely through the University of Edinburgh. Funded by the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (CSC) in partnership with the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, this initiative aims to support academically talented individuals who require financial assistance to achieve their higher education goals without relocating.
The scholarships provide full coverage of tuition fees and allow recipients to study part-time online for up to five years. This flexible model enables students to continue their personal or professional commitments while earning a prestigious UK qualification. The University of Edinburgh, known globally for its academic rigor and innovation, is offering a range of specialized postgraduate programs under this scheme.
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To be eligible, applicants must be citizens of eligible Commonwealth countries, hold refugee status, or be British Protected Persons, and must reside permanently in those countries. Academic eligibility requires a first-class or upper second-class undergraduate degree. However, candidates with a lower-level qualification may be considered if they possess significant relevant work experience. Applicants must also demonstrate genuine financial need and provide at least one academic or professional reference.
The programs offered through the scholarship include MSc in Clinical Pain Management, Microbiology, Internal Medicine, Critical Care, and Paediatric Emergency Medicine, with five scholarships available. Additionally, there are ten scholarships each for MSc in Data Science for Health, Epidemiology, and Public Health, and MSc in Surgical Sciences. Five scholarships are available for the MSc in Digital Education program.
While applicants do not need to have an offer of admission at the time of applying, securing an unconditional offer before the course begins is essential and will strengthen the application. The deadline to apply is 20 May 2025. Prospective students are encouraged to visit the official University of Edinburgh Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships page for complete details and to submit their applications.
