Are you passionate about defending human rights but unable to study abroad? The University of London, in partnership with the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (CSC), is offering a fully funded distance learning scholarship for students from developing Commonwealth countries to pursue a Master’s in Human Rights—100% online and 100% free.

This opportunity is perfect for students who cannot afford to travel or live in the UK but are determined to make a global impact in human rights law and advocacy.

Scholarship Summary

• Host Institution: University of London
• Program: MA in Human Rights (Online)
• Mode of Study: Distance Learning
• Level: Master’s Degree
• Eligible Countries: Low and Middle-Income Commonwealth Nations
• Scholarship Type: Fully Funded (Covers all tuition fees)
• IELTS Requirement: Not mandatory
• Application Deadlines:
  • Apply to MA Program: May 9, 2025
  • Apply for Scholarship: May 20, 2025

What This Scholarship Offers

This fully funded Commonwealth scholarship will cover:

• Full tuition fees for the online MA in Human Rights
• Access to cutting-edge online modules designed by leading human rights experts
• Training in vocational and practical skills needed in real-world human rights work
• Flexible study that fits around your schedule and commitments

About the MA in Human Rights

Offered by the School of Advanced Study, this program prepares students for global careers in:

• Human Rights Law & Advocacy
• International NGOs
• Government Agencies
• Policy Development

It blends legal, theoretical, and practical knowledge, helping you develop the expertise needed to succeed in the human rights sector.

Eligibility Criteria

To apply, you must:

• Be a citizen of a Low or Middle-Income Commonwealth Country
• Hold a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
• Have an offer to study the MA in Human Rights at the University of London
• Be unable to afford study in the UK due to financial or other limitations
• Apply for the program by May 9, 2025, and the scholarship by May 20, 2025

How to Apply (Step-by-Step)

1. Apply for Admission to the University of London MA in Human Rights by May 9, 2025
2. After receiving your offer, apply for the Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarship here by May 20, 2025

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