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 30,000 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 54-nation Commonwealth of 2022.
See what Commonwealth Scholars and Alumni have been working on within the field of climate change
The CSC talks climate change as part of COP26 pledge
We believe that there is great power in our global communities of brilliant scholars, fellows, alumni, and partners. That’s why we are coming together in the year that the UK holds the COP26 presidency to celebrate the action being taken across our networks, and to encourage further action to protect our planet.
See what Commonwealth Scholars and Alumni have been working on within the field of climate change
Our development impact
As a global alumni community of over 30,000 individuals, Commonwealth Alumni have advanced social change across the Commonwealth and beyond in fields including healthcare, marine conservation, technology, and many more.
The CSC Alumni Team conducts interviews with Commonwealth Alumni under the six CSC development themes, to understand the impact of their work and research across critical development issues, discovering how they have improved society, at a local, national, and international level.
Latest news
What motivates the 2022 cohort of Professional Fellows focused on Girls’ Education?
Since March 2022, 29 Professional Fellows from 11 Commonwealth countries have been taking part in a programme of professional development in the UK focused on Girls’ Education. The Fellows were selected from a range of professional backgrounds, roles, and fields. What...