The Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UK (CSC) provides the main UK government scholarship scheme led by international development objectives.
Who we are
The CSC is an executive non-departmental public body, sponsored by the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office.Â
The CSC operates within the framework of the Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan (CSFP) and is a vivid demonstration of the UK’s enduring commitment to the Commonwealth.
What we do
To date, over 31,000 people have taken up Commonwealth Scholarships since the first group of 175 Scholars arrived in the UK in 1960. During those 6 decades, the scheme has constantly developed, adapting to the very different world of a 56-nation Commonwealth of 2022.
65 Years of Development Impact
Throughout 2024, the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission is celebrating 65 years of delivering Commonwealth Scholarships to candidates of outstanding academic achievement and leadership ability.
Click here to discover the impact of Commonwealth Scholars since the first cohort began their studies in the UK in 1960, through to present day.
Latest Publications
Reversing Deforestation and Improving the Livelihoods of Farming Communities in Ghana
The CSC is delighted to present the next case study in our ongoing series demonstrating the impact of Commonwealth Alumni. This case study features...
Building a common future: The impact of Commonwealth Scholarships and Fellowships
The Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (CSC) represents a vivid and enduring demonstration of the UK’s commitment to the Commonwealth. Within our...
Promoting and Extending Healthcare Services to Uganda’s Vulnerable and Rural Communities
The CSC is delighted to present the next case study in our ongoing series demonstrating the impact of Commonwealth Alumni.  This case study...
Latest news
Nominations are in for Commonwealth Scholarship; what now?
Congratulations on receiving a nomination from your Nominating agency! This is the first step towards a Commonwealth scholarship. Every year the...
Launch of the Commonwealth Startup Fellowship
Today marks the launch of the Commonwealth Startup Fellowship, an exciting new programme delivered in partnership with the Imperial Enterprise Lab,...
Join the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission: Applications Now Open
The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office is seeking to appoint three new Commissioners to the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UK...
