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 31,000 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.
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
Youth Crime, Digital Poverty, and Substance Abuse: Advocating for evidence-based interventions in Jamaica
The CSC is happy to present our next individual impact case study, the latest in our ongoing series highlighting the impactful work of Commonwealth...
Eliminating Hepatitis B Virus and Improving Gastrointestinal and Hepatology Healthcare in Zambia
The CSC is delighted to present the next case study in our ongoing series demonstrating the impact of Commonwealth Alumni. This case study features...
Soil Health in Bangladesh and Canada: Understanding Degradation, Heavy Metals, and Carbon Sequestration
The CSC is delighted to present its next individual impact case study, the latest in our series showcasing the development impact of our alumni...
Latest news
Alumni Community Engagement Fund – Applications now open!
We are delighted to announce that applications for the CSC’s Alumni Community Engagement Fund (ACEF) are now open! The Alumni Community Engagement...
Connecting with Commonwealth Alumni and partners in the Caribbean
This month, our Alumni Relations Manager Kirsty Scott will be visiting Commonwealth Alumni in the Caribbean to find out about their work and how it...
Engaging youth to drive development positive action in India
Between August 2024 to February 2025, Commonwealth Alumnus Dr Monika Gupta delivered three activities to promote the role of youth activism in driving positive change and progress in India.
