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The Commonwealth Distance Learning Master’s Scholarship 2023 is an excellent opportunity for Pakistani students to undertake a part-time Master’s taught program and study with top UK universities while remaining in Pakistan. Commonwealth Scholarships Commission is accepting Commonwealth Distance Learning Master’s Scholarship applications for the year 2023 -2024. This scholarship program is specially designed for the candidates who are unable to study in the United Kingdom due to financial or other constraints. This distance learning scholarship will allow individuals to receive the same knowledge and skills as physical classes.
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CSC Development Themes, Courses and Participating UK Universities
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Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarship Eligibility Criteria
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Documents Required for Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarship
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Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarship Application Process
Quick Facts About Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarship
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Funded by: Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO)
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Hosting Universities: UK Universities
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Application Deadline: Tuesday, 28th March 2023
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Scholarship Degree Type: Distance learning part-time Master’s program
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Duration of the Scholarship: Depends upon the duration of master’s program
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Qualifying candidates announcement: July 2023
Eligible Countries For Distance Learning Scholarship
Only candidates from eligible commonwealth countries can apply for the Distance Learning Master’s Scholarships 2023. These Master’s Scholarships are being offered in total 44 countries worldwide including Pakistan.
Purpose Of Distance Learning Commonwealth Scholarship
Through Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships, talented and driven individuals can obtain training and skills for sustainable development unavailable in their home countries.
CSC Development Themes, Courses And Participating UK Universities
Nearly 26 UK universities are participating with the commonwealth scholarship commission to enroll candidates for the distance learning master’s scholarship. Each university is offering unique courses under the CSC development themes. The Commonwealth Distance Learning Master’s Scholarships are being offered under the following six CSC development themes:
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Access, Inclusion and Opportunity
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Promoting Global Prosperity
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Science and Technology for Development
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Strengthening Global Peace, Security and Governance
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Strengthening Health Systems and Capacity
Access, Inclusion And Opportunity
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Keele University |
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Open University |
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University College London |
MA Education and International Development
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University of Edinburgh |
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University of Southampton |
MSc Gerontology (Distance Learning) |
Promoting Global Prosperity
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Universities |
Courses |
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Leeds Beckett University |
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University of Edinburgh |
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University of Warwick |
Science And Technology For Development
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Universities |
Courses |
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Aberystwyth University |
MSc AgriFood Innovation |
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Bangor University |
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Loughborough University |
MSc Water Engineering for Development |
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University of St Andrews |
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University of Strathclyde |
Strengthening Global Peace, Security And Governance
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King’s College London |
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Open University |
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University of Birmingham |
MSc International Development (Conflict, Security and Development) |
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University of Oxford |
Strengthening Health Systems And Capacity
Strengthening Resilience And Response To Crises
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Universities |
Courses |
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Open University |
Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarship Eligibility Criteria
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Candidates must be a citizen or refugees or permanent residents from the eligible commonwealth countries or must be British-protected individuals.
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Candidates must possess the first degree of at least upper second-class standard means at least 60% to 69% marks or Grade B in bachelors program.
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Candidates who cannot afford to study in the UK otherwise are eligible.
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Candidates are required to obtain reference letters from at least 2 referees on institution’s letterhead or via email with the sender's information.
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Candidates must hold an offer letter from the UK universities to apply for the scholarship.
Documents Required for Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarship
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A valid passport or national identity card with clearly visible photograph.
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Previous higher education academic transcripts (translated to English if are in any other language).
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Include up to 10 publications and prizes
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Minimum of two references on institutional letterhead or reference emails clearly showing the sender details.
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Detailed letter of the candidate's employment history, explaining how each job is relevant to the candidate's chosen program.
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A statement about how candidate’s prior employment experiences relate to the proposed scholarship
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A Development Impact Statement.
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Candidates should upload the admission letters they got from any UK university to their application
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Reference Letters and Referees: A referee is someone who is willing to write testimony about a person's character or abilities, especially for an applicant for a scholarship or university. Candidates for the Commonwealth Distance Learning Master's Scholarship are required to provide the names and designations of two referees who will explain that how the proposed scholarship will help out the candidate and candidate’s capacity to influence his or her home country's future development. If applicable one of the referees can be your current employer.
Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarship Application Process
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Candidates can apply online for the commonwealth Distance Learning Master’s Scholarship through Commonwealth scholarship’s registration page.
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If you don’t already have a Commonwealth Scholarships Commission account, you should create one by clicking the “New User” link.
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Set up a new account by providing your email and choosing a password.
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After that start filling out the commonwealth Distance Learning Master’s Scholarship application.
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Provide all the accurate information and upload the requested documents along with reference letters and Development Impact Statement.
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Candidates are advised to complete and submit their Commonwealth Distance Learning Master’s Scholarship application way before the deadline (28th March 2023).
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Candidates can apply for more than one course and to more than one university. However, they may only accept one Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarship offer.
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The CSC will not consider applications that are not submitted through the CSC's online application system.
CSC’s Selection Process
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Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarship applications will be shared with UK universities, who will nominate their chosen candidates in May 2023
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Universities will inform candidates if they have successfully been awarded a Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarship in July 2023
Selection criteria will be based on:
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The candidate's academic merit.
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The potential impact of the work on the candidate's home country's development.
Frequently Asked Questions
1 - What is Commonwealth Distance Learning Master’s Scholarship?
It is a chance for Pakistani students to enroll in top UK universities to study a part-time Master’s taught program while remaining in Pakistan.
2 - Is there any age limit for the Distance Learning Master’s Scholarship?
No, there’s no age limit for the Distance Learning Master’s Scholarship, but a candidate must have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification.
3 - What is the Application Deadline of Commonwealth Distance Learning Master’s Scholarship 2023?
All candidates are required to submit their scholarship applications along with the supporting documents before 28th March 2023 till 4PM (GMT).
4 - Can candidates still apply if they don't find their country's name in the eligible countries list?
No, the Commonwealth Distance Learning Master's Scholarships are only being offered to candidates from eligible commonwealth countries.
5 - What is the duration this Commonwealth Distance Learning Master’s Scholarship?
The duration of the Commonwealth Distance Learning Master's Scholarship depends upon the candidate's chosen part-time master's degree duration.
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