University of Edinburgh 2022 Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships for Developing Countries

The Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships enable talented and motivated individuals to gain the knowledge and skills required for sustainable development, and are offered to citizens from low and middle income Commonwealth countries.  These scholarships are funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & 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. A total of 40 awards are available

Before applying, please read the Eligibility Information on the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission website.

• Clinical Education, MSc
• MSc Epidemiology
• Family Medicine, MSc
• General Surgery, ChM
• International Development, MSc
• MSc Surgical Sciences
• ChM Trauma & Orthopaedics
• ChM Urology
• ChM Vascular & Endovascular Surgery

• Table of Content
• About University of Edinburgh
• Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships
• Aim and Benefits of Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships
• Requirements for Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships

Aim and Benefits of Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships

The scholarship includes full tuition fee and resources to enhance student participation, access and research skills.

Requirements for Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships Qualification

 University of Edinburgh Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships will be awarded to students who have applied for admission on a part-time basis for any of the eligible programmes listed below commencing in the 2022-2023 academic year. 

To apply for a Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarship, candidates must:

• Be a citizen of or be granted refugee status from an eligible Commonwealth country, or be a British Protected Person
• Be permanently and continually resident in an eligible 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
• All candidates must provide at least one reference
• All candidates must hold an offer to start their chosen course of study in the 2022.

Before applying, please be sure to read the Eligibility Information on the Commonwealth Scholarships Commission website.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

Apply to the programme at the university, search for your eligible On-line Masters of choice on our Degree Finder.

To secure an offer you must meet the University of Edinburgh entry requirements, including demonstrating English language competency.   Applicants are highly encouraged to inform the admission team about the intention to apply to the CSC scholarship scheme in order to meet the 15th of March deadline.

Foe more details, visit University of Edinburgh website.