The Imperial College Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships 2026 support talented students from eligible Commonwealth countries who plan to pursue part‑time, online Master’s study at Imperial College London. These scholarships fully fund tuition for the online Master of Public Health and help scholars focus entirely on advanced, flexible study while contributing to health and development in their home countries.
About the Imperial College Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships
The Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships are funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office and administered through the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (CSC). They support candidates from low‑ and middle‑income Commonwealth countries who meet eligibility criteria and apply for the online Master of Public Health programme. Each selected scholar receives a full tuition fee award for the course, enabling study by distance learning beginning in September/October 2026.
Why Choose TheImperial College Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships?
- Fully fund your online Master of Public Health tuition at a world‑ranked university.
- Study part‑time by distance learning while continuing work or other responsibilities.
- Develop high‑impact public health expertise relevant to global and local health challenges.
- Strengthen your academic and professional profile with an internationally respected UK qualification.
- Join a diverse community of Commonwealth scholars committed to sustainable development and leadership.
Imperial College Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships Summary
- Host Country: United Kingdom
- Host Institution: Imperial College London
- Scholarship Name: Imperial College Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships
- Study Level: Master’s (Postgraduate, online, part‑time)
- Programme: Master of Public Health (Online)
- Coverage: Full tuition fee award
- Application Opening: 16:00 GMT, 17 February 2026
- Application Deadline: 16:00 BST, 31 March 2026
- Study Start: September/October 2026
- Eligible Applicants: Candidates from eligible low‑ and middle‑income Commonwealth countries who meet CSC academic and residency criteria
Scholarship Benefits
- Cover 100 % of tuition fees for the online Master of Public Health.
- Enable flexible, distance‑learning study while residing in your home country.
- Support the development of professional skills in global and community health.
- Strengthen your capacity to lead health initiatives and address public health challenges after graduation.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must meet all of the following:
- Be a citizen, a refugee granted status from, or a British Protected Person from an eligible Commonwealth country.
- Be permanently resident in a developing Commonwealth country.
- By September 2026, hold a first degree of at least upper second class (2:1) or a lower qualification with sufficient professional experience (considered case‑by‑case).
- Be unable to afford to study the programme without scholarship support.
- Apply for the Master of Public Health (online) programme at Imperial College London and submit a CSC scholarship application.
Required Documents
You should prepare and submit:
- Academic transcripts and degree certificate showing the required degree level.
- Proof of Commonwealth citizenship or refugee status and permanent residence in an eligible country.
- Completed CSC online scholarship application via the CSC Central system.
- Completed Imperial College London programme application for the Master of Public Health (online).
- Supporting statements or essays as required by CSC criteria (e.g., study plan, development impact).
Application Process & Timeline
- Apply for the Master of Public Health (online) at Imperial College London for entry in September/October 2026.
- Once your programme application is in progress, prepare your Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarship application through the CSC Central system.
- Submit your CSC scholarship application by 16:00 BST on 31 March 2026.
- Wait for selection decisions based on merit, study plan quality, and potential development impact.
- If selected, receive scholarship confirmation and prepare for part‑time distance study beginning in September/October 2026.
