26 April 2021 Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarshipsare offered for citizens of certain developing Commonwealth countries. These scholarships are funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), with the aim of contributing to the UK’s international development aims and wider overseas interests, supporting excellence in UK higher education, and sustaining the principles of the Commonwealth. These scholarships are offered under six themes: Science and technology for development Strengthening health systems and capacity Promoting global prosperity Strengthening resilience and response to crises Access, inclusion and opportunity To be eligible for a Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarship, candidates should: Be a citizen of or have been granted refugee status by an eligible Commonwealth country, or be a British Protected Person