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. During those 6 decades, the scheme has constantly developed, adapting to the very different world of a 56-nation Commonwealth of 2022.
Our development impact
As a global alumni community of over 31,000 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 Publications
Promoting Environmental and Social Sustainability for Improved Livelihoods in Ghana and Beyond
The CSC is very pleased to share the twentieth individual impact case study as part of our on-going evaluation work demonstrating the impact of...
Improving Access and Inclusion in Health Services for Disadvantaged Rural Communities and Tackling Youth Unemployment in Nigeria
The CSC is excited to share another impact case study as part of our on-going evaluation work identifying and demonstrating the impact of...
Insect Technology for Sustainable Fish Farming and Waste Management in Kenya
The CSC is pleased to share a new impact case study as part of our on-going evaluation work identifying and demonstrating the outcomes and impact of...
Latest news
Kickstarting the CSC Leaders in Sustainable Development Programme
We are pleased to announce the start of our Leaders in Sustainable Development Programme for Commonwealth Scholars. The Leaders in Sustainable...
Meet the 2023 CSC Alumni Community Engagement Fund organisers
The CSC Alumni Team are pleased to announce the 2023 CSC Alumni Community Engagement Fund (ACEF) organisers. Over the next 8 months, they will plan...
Scholars explore the stats behind the SDGs in a regional network webinar event
Last month, Commonwealth Scholar and Regional Network Coordinator, Ruben Muhayiteto organised a webinar on ‘Regional perspectives of SDGs progress...