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.
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 34,000 people have taken up Commonwealth Scholarships since the first group of 175 Scholars arrived in the UK in 1960. Since then the scheme has constantly developed, adapting to the very different world of the present. You can read more about what we do in the CSC’s impact report.
Our development impact
The CSC champions sustainable development and supports Commonwealth Scholars to drive innovation, lead change, and advance knowledge in their home countries and beyond.
By building a community of Scholars, Fellows, and Alumni who can use their expertise to address development challenges, the CSC aims to create a fairer, more prosperous, and sustainable world for all.
Latest publications
From At-Risk Youth to Retirees: Advocating for the Transformative Power of Lifelong Learning in Trinidad and Tobago
The CSC is happy to present the latest case study showcasing the work of Commonwealth Alumni. This study features Rachael Guzman De Vlugt, an...
Strengthening Democratic Resilience and Security
Across the Commonwealth, governments face a rapidly shifting security landscape shaped by political volatility, technological change, and the...
Bridging Evidence, Equity, and Community Health
Across Malaysia’s evolving health landscape, clinicians face rising burdens of chronic disease, recurring infectious outbreaks, and deep...
Latest news
Unlocking Graduate Potential: Commonwealth Alumni and Entrepreneurship
Unlocking Graduate Potential: Commonwealth Alumni and Entrepreneurship The CSC has published a policy briefing paper which examines how...
Driving UK-Global Partnerships through Commonwealth Scholarships
Driving UK-Global Partnerships through Commonwealth Scholarships The CSC has published a policy briefing paper which examines the important role...
Commonwealth Day 2026 marks a global call to unlock shared opportunities
On Monday 9 March, Commonwealth Scholars joined the multi-faith service of celebration and unity at Westminster Abbey in London to mark Commonwealth...
