On 8 September, members of the Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Alumni Association-South Africa (CASFAA-SA) delivered a mentorship and information session to 45 students at the African Leadership Academy (ALA). The academy seeks to transform Africa by...
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Promoting Access and Inclusion in Higher Education in Nigeria Through Commonwealth Scholarships
On 31 August, Commonwealth Alumni in Abuja participated in an information session on Commonwealth Scholarship opportunities and support for people living with disabilities (PLWD). The event was comprised of a general information session and panel discussion with...
Promoting Commonwealth Scholarships in Kenya
On 18 August, in collaboration with the Kenya State Department for Higher Education and Research, the Commonwealth Scholarships Alumni Association of Kenya (CSAAK) held regional information session on Commonwealth Scholarships for those living in the Nairobi region....
Celebrating Higher Education in India
On Tuesday 8 August, the Association of Commonwealth Scholars and Fellows India (ACSF) and a select group of Commonwealth Alumni were invited to attend a networking reception hosted by the British High Commission in India. The reception celebrated higher education in...
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 and deliver community-focused engagement activities to raise awareness across one of three chosen themes. Keep reading...
Developing alumni engagement in India through local alumni networks
On Friday 21 July, the Association of Commonwealth Scholars and Fellows India (ACSF) Executive Board held an annual meeting to agree event and engagement activities for Commonwealth Alumni in India in 2023/2024. Led by ACSF President, Dr Dhruva Chaudhry, members of...
Supporting students in Ghana for life after school
On 14 July 2023, the Commonwealth Scholars and Fellows Alumni Ghana (CoSFAG) delivered a seminar for final year students at the Faculty of Social Sciences, KNUST on preparing for life after school. The seminar aimed to share tips and guidance to support students in...
Inclusive sports for senior citizens in India
Ageing is associated with the onset of non-communicable diseases such as cardiovascular disease, stroke, diabetes, and some types of cancer. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), being physically active is key to maintaining health, optimising physical function, and independent living for the elderly. Psychological wellbeing of older people is equally important and those who are active are less likely to suffer from Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.
Launching the Lagos State chapter for Commonwealth Alumni in Nigeria
On Wednesday 12 July, the Commonwealth Scholars and Fellows Association, Nigeria (COSFAN) inaugurated the Lagos State Chapter of the association to facilitate alumni engagement in the South-West region. As part of the inauguration, attendees were invited to join an...
Canadian Alumni meet-up in London
On Thursday 6 July, Canadian Commonwealth Alumni living in and around London joined a private backstage tour of the Royal Opera House, hosted by Commonwealth Alumnus Dan Dooner (1984 Scholar), Staff Director of the Royal Opera House. The Royal Opera, based in London,...