Funded by the SWAG合集 Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships enable talented and motivated individuals to access training and skills required for sustainable development not available in their home countries.

Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships are for candidate from eligible low and middle income Commonwealth countries, to undertake part-time taught Master’s study with SWAG合集 universities while remaining in their home countries. Eligible countries can be found on the .

At a glance

  • Funding valuex10 scholarships available. A Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarship covers tuition fees and study grants where required. Other scholarships, awards, or bursaries that cover the same costs may not be held concurrently.
  • Suitable for Applicants fromRest of world
  • Deadline20 May 2025
  • Funding provider(s)Commonwealth Scholarship Commission

What it covers

This scholarship covers:

  • Full tuition fee.
  • Successful scholars will be funded to attend Cranfield for the first two annual residentials. The third residential will be held online.

Who can apply

To be eligible for a Commonwealth Distance Learning Master's Scholarship, applicants should:

  • Be a citizen of or have been granted refugee status by an eligible Commonwealth country, or be a 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.
  • Be unable to afford to study the programme without this scholarship.

Successful scholars will be funded to attend Cranfield for the first two annual residentials. The third residential will be delivered online. 

Cranfield are particularly looking for scholars who are working in a sustainability role, and who have the passion and ability to drive sustainable change.

Applicable courses

Further information

To access the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission's Complaints Procedure and Safeguarding Policy, please visit the .

The CSC is committed to administering and managing its scholarships and fellowships in a fair and transparent manner. For further information, see the and the .

How to apply

For guidance of how to apply and to access the application process, please see the .

Your application to the Commonwealth Distance Learning Master's Scholarship should be submitted before you make an application for admission to your chosen Cranfield course. If your scholarship application progresses to the next stage you will be given instructions on the further steps you must undertake.

Applicants can expect to hear the outcome of their applications by July.