Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships: Scholarship for African Students

For students in developing Commonwealth countries to study UK university Masters programmes by distance learning.

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Quick Facts — Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships

Host CountryUnited Kingdom
Academic LevelMasters
Funding TypeFull Tuition

Who Is Eligible for Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships?

This scholarship is open to students from: Algeria, Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cabo Verde, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Congo (Brazzaville), Congo (DRC), Cote d'Ivoire, Djibouti, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Tunisia, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe.

Applicants must be studying at the Masters level.

Eligible Fields of Study

Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships accepts applicants in the following fields: Business Administration, Computer Science, Development Studies, Economics, Education, Environmental Science, International Relations, Law, Medicine, Public Health.

How to Apply for Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships

  1. Review the eligibility requirements above to confirm you qualify.
  2. Prepare your documents including academic transcripts, recommendation letters, and personal statement.
  3. Submit your application via the official website before the deadline.
  4. Track your application status on Scholar Africa.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible for Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships?

Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships is open to students from Algeria, Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cabo Verde, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Congo (Brazzaville), Congo (DRC), Cote d'Ivoire, Djibouti, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Tunisia, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe studying at the Masters level.

What does Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships cover?

This full tuition scholarship covers tuition and may include additional benefits such as living expenses and travel costs.

How do I apply for Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships from Africa?

Create a free profile on Scholar Africa, find Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships in your matches, and apply directly through the official provider website.

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