Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships: Advancing Digital Education

Encouraging initiative

The Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (CSC) offers various study and professional development opportunities. We are proud to be part of this initiative. The Digital Education programme encourages entrepreneurship and innovation in digital education and EdTech, welcoming diverse perspectives on classroom innovations and addressing digital inequalities.

Candidates from eligible Commonwealth countries are encouraged to apply, particularly those from: 

• India
• Kenya
• Lesotho
• Malawi
• Malaysia
• Mozambique
• Nigeria
• Pakistan
• Rwanda
• South Africa
• Tanzania
• Zambia

Still time to apply

Applications for the scholarship close Tuesday 20 May. You must apply to both:

• the Digital Education MSc programme
• the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission for your opportunity to be awarded a Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarship

Please tell us about your Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships application in the University of Edinburgh application. 

Eligibility criteria include being a citizen or refugee from an eligible Commonwealth country, having a good first degree, demonstrating financial need and providing at least one reference. You don’t need an offer to study yet, but you must receive an unconditional offer before starting the programme. 

For any specific questions about Digital Education MSc scholarships, please contact the Programme Director, Dr Janja Komljenovic at digitaled@ed.ac.uk.

Related information: 

Digital Education

Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (CSC)

The University’s Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships page

Apply now: Digital Education