Commonwealth Alumnus Dr Terri-Ann Gilbert-Roberts reflects on her Commonwealth Scholarship experience as part of our 65th anniversary celebrations.
Alumni
Development in Action webinar series: From Indian Navy to international trade: Commonwealth Scholarships enabling career transitions
On Tuesday 10 December 2024, Commonwealth Alumnus Lt Cdr Bidisha Pandey (Retd) delivered a webinar on ‘From Indian Navy to international trade: Commonwealth Scholarships enabling career transitions’. This webinar addressed the CSC development theme of, Promoting...
Independent member needed for Commonwealth Scholarship Audit Committee
The Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (CSC) is looking to appoint an independent member of its Audit and Risk Management (ARM) Committee, starting in early 2025. The role is unremunerated, although out-of-pocket expenses are reimbursed in line with CSC policies. The...
The CSC celebrates 65 years of supporting development impact in the Commonwealth
On Wednesday 20 November, the CSC held its 65th Anniversary Impact Showcase Reception at Lancaster House in London to celebrate six and a half decades of supporting students from across the Commonwealth undertake life-changing postgraduate studies at UK universities....
Development in Action webinar series: Climate change challenges for Pacific Small Island Developing States (SIDS)
On Tuesday 26 November 2024, the CSC Alumni Team invited Commonwealth Alumnus Mahendra Kumar to deliver a webinar on ‘Climate change challenges for Pacific Small Island Developing States (SIDS)’. This webinar addressed the CSC development theme of Strengthening...
Launching the Small Island Developing States scholarship stream
The CSC is pleased to launch a new stream of Commonwealth Scholarships for Small Island Developing States to support the aims of the 2024 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM). This year’s CHOGM, currently being hosted in Samoa, will explore opportunities...
Development in Action webinar series: How do we ensure that girls meaningfully gain from investments in Education?
On Tuesday 22 October 2024, the CSC Alumni Team invited Commonwealth Alumnus Sylivia Ichumar to deliver a webinar on ‘How do we ensure that girls meaningfully gain from investments in Education?’. This webinar addressed the CSC development theme of, Access, inclusion...
CSC Mentoring Programme 2024-2025 – applications now open!
The CSC’s Mentoring Programme connects Commonwealth Scholars and Alumni to support knowledge and skills development and a practical understanding of how these can be implemented post-scholarship to achieve development impact. The CSC aims to pair current Scholars...
Scholars explore the barriers and progress to LGBT+ equality at residential retreat
In 2023/24, the CSC’s Time Limited Programme focuses on LGBT+ Rights and aims to encourage dialogue and engagement on the issues affecting LGBT+ people in the Commonwealth. As part of its programme of activities, earlier this year the CSC was pleased to host a...
Meet the 2024 CSC Alumni Community Engagement Fund organisers
The CSC Alumni Team are pleased to announce the winners of the 2024 CSC Alumni Community Engagement Fund (ACEF). Over the next nine months, they will plan and deliver community-focused engagement activities to raise awareness across one of five chosen themes. Keep...
