Is it open now?
No. The CSC says Distance Learning Master’s Scholarships will not run in 2026 or 2027.
What did it cover?
Historical awards covered full tuition for approved online master’s study.
Does Edinburgh still reference the scheme?
Yes, but its dedicated funding page confirms the current pause.
What should applicants do?
Wait for the 2027/28 update and consider alternative Edinburgh online funding.
What did this scholarship historically cover?
These benefits belong to an earlier verified programme cycle and must be reconfirmed if a new call opens.
The old keyword maps to Edinburgh Commonwealth-supported online Global Health study. The CSC now says Distance Learning Scholarships are paused for 2026 and 2027.
Other verified benefits
Historical awards covered full tuition for approved part-time online master’s programmes while scholars remained in their home countries.
Costs not confirmed or not covered
No UK relocation, accommodation or living-cost package was designed for normal distance-learning study.
Who was historically eligible?
These rules describe an earlier programme cycle. A future call may change eligible countries, fields or admission requirements.
Historically, candidates were citizens or refugees of eligible Commonwealth countries, resident there, academically qualified and unable to afford the programme.
Eligible countries
Eligible low- and middle-income Commonwealth countries under the relevant CSC cycle.
Language requirements
Must meet the Edinburgh programme English requirement.
Which documents were historically required?
This is a historical checklist, not a current application checklist.
- Academic transcripts
- Degree certificate
- Two reference letters
Which documents may be required conditionally?
- English test certificate
- Admission/offer letter
What should you do next?
- Do not use old 2026 forms.
- Monitor CSC and Edinburgh for the 2027/28 update.
- Review alternative Edinburgh online scholarships in the meantime.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Edinburgh Commonwealth Global Health scholarship open?
No. The CSC says Distance Learning Master’s Scholarships are paused and will not run in 2026 or 2027.
Was it fully funded?
Historically it covered full tuition for approved online study, but it was not a UK living-cost or relocation scholarship.