On Monday 12 December, the CSC Alumni Team hosted the latest Development in Action webinar on ‘Building Climate Resilience in Small Islands – Barbados and the Commonwealth of Dominica’ delivered by Commonwealth Alumnus Dr Claire Durant. This webinar addressed the CSC development theme of Strengthening resilience and response to crises.
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Join the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission: applications now open
The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office is seeking to appoint four new Commissioners to the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UK (CSC). Appointed by the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, Commonwealth Scholarship...
Development in Action webinar series: The viability of mandatory rehabilitation in Jamaican prisons
The CSC’s Development in Action webinar series aims to highlight the work and research of Commonwealth Alumni across a range of development impact areas.
Meet the new CSC Regional Network Coordinators
The CSC is very pleased to welcome its new Regional Network Coordinators who will be leading an exciting programme of events and activities for Scholars in their UK regions this year. After a competitive selection process, the final 12 Scholars were decided in October...
Introducing the Professional Fellowship Host Organisations focused on Clean Energy, Air and Oceans
In response to the UK government’s call to action at last year’s COP26 in Glasgow, the CSC’s Time Limited Programme (TLP) for 2022-2023 is focused on Clean Energy, Air and Oceans. While the pace of climate change quickens, our world urgently needs solutions to turn...
World Access to Higher Education Day: How Commonwealth Scholarships deliver opportunities for students across the globe
Higher education has the power to transform people’s lives, opening possibilities to undertake specialist research, harness skills for professional development, and forge lasting networks for future development impact. Many people, however, experience obstacles to...
Scholars attend a special event hosted by the Nigeria High Commission in the UK
On Friday 28 October, the Nigeria High Commission in the United Kingdom held a presentation and networking event for Nigerian Commonwealth Scholars studying in the UK. Hosted by His Excellency, Ambassador Sarafa Tunji Isola, this historic occasion was the first time...
Finding the right balance: ideas for a well-rounded scholarship experience
Undertaking a postgraduate degree is an exciting opportunity to expand your knowledge and skills, and gain enriching experiences that can transform your future. But that doesn’t mean you have to spend all your time devoted to studying. Research suggests that a...
Development in Action webinar series: Private eye health care in Nigeria: a key to SDG 3?
On Wednesday 12 October, the CSC Alumni Team welcomed Commonwealth Alumnus Dr Omojeme Adomi to speak about her work on eye health for the Development in Action webinar series. Dr Adomi’s presentation on ‘Private eye health care in Nigeria: a key to SDG3?’ addressed the CSC development theme of Strengthening health systems and capacity.
World Mental Health Day: how to support yourself and others Â
On World Mental Health Day, we share our tips for looking after your wellbeing and supporting your mental health to ensure you can make the most of your scholarship this year.   What do we mean by mental health and wellbeing? Broadly speaking, it is our sense of who...