Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships

The University of Stirling has been awarded five scholarships for applicants to the MSc Dementia Studies (Online) course for entry in 2026. Each scholarship will cover the full tuition fees at the international rate. No attendance at the University of Stirling is required.

Eligibility and availability

To be eligible for a Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarship, applicants should:

• Be a citizen of or have been granted refugee status by an eligible Commonwealth country, or be a British Protected Person.
• Be permanently resident in a developing Commonwealth country.
• Hold a first degree of at least upper second class (2:1) standard. A lower qualification and sufficient relevant experience may be considered in certain cases.
• Be unable to afford to study the programme without this scholarship.
• Have provided all supporting documentation in the required format.