SCHOLARSHIP: University of Edinburgh Commonwealth, UK International Scholarship for Postgraduate | Masters Students
The University of Edinburgh Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships are aimed at candidates from low and middle-income who would like to undertake part-time, distance learning study on eligible postgraduate programmes offered at Universities in the UK.
The application window for Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarship 2025 is now open and will close on 20th May 2025.
About university:
The University of Edinburgh (Scots: University of Edinburgh, Scottish Gaelic: Oilthigh Dhùn Èideann; abbreviated as Edin. in post-nominals) is a public research university based in Edinburgh, Scotland. Founded by the town council under the authority of a royal charter from King James VI in 1582 and officially opened in 1583, it is one of Scotland’s four ancient universities and the sixth-oldest university in continuous operation in the English-speaking world. The university played a crucial role in Edinburgh becoming a leading intellectual centre during the Scottish Enlightenment and contributed to the city being nicknamed the “Athens of the North”.
Scholarship deadline:
May 20, 2025
Scholarship details:
- Host: Commonwealth Commission, UK
- Study Abroad: Study in UK
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: Developing Countries
- Reward: Full Scholarship
- No IELTS Required
Scholarship eligibility requirements:
To be considered for the Edinburgh Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarship, you 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.
- Be unable to afford to study the programme without this scholarship.
All candidates must also provide at least one reference.
Eligible programmes include postgraduate degrees in the following fields:
- Health & Clinical Sciences:
- MSc in Clinical Management of Pain
- MSc in Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases
- MSc in Critical Care
- MSc in Internal Medicine
- MSc in Paediatric Emergency Medicine
- Public Health & Data Science:
- MSc in Data Science for Health & Social Care
- MSc in Epidemiology
- Master of Public Health
- Education:
- MSc in Digital Education
- Surgical Sciences:
- MSc in Surgical Sciences
Scholarship Application Guidelines:
To apply for the Edinburgh Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarship, interested and qualified candidates should;
- click the button below to proceed to the scholarship webpage.
- To become a scholar, you need to apply separately to both:
- the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission for your opportunity to be awarded a Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarship
- the University of Edinburgh to secure an offer to study an eligible programme of your choice.
- Before applying, please be sure to read the Eligibility Information on the Commonwealth Scholarships webpage. You must include all supporting documentation when submitting your application.
Scholarship Benefits:
The Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarship will cover full tuition fees and will be tenable for up to five years of part-time study at the University of Edinburgh.
