On Monday 10 March, Commonwealth Scholars attended a multi-faith service held at Westminster Abbey in London alongside leaders, dignitaries, and representatives from across the Commonwealth to celebrate Commonwealth Day. This...
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Welcoming Commonwealth Scholars at Connect and Collaborate 2025
On Thursday 13 February the CSC held its annual Connect and Collaborate event at the Queen Elizabeth II Centre in London. The event brought together Commonwealth Scholars studying at universities across the UK for a day of discussion and networking centred on...
Commonwealth Scholarships – A story of success
Commonwealth Alumnus Dr Terri-Ann Gilbert-Roberts reflects on her Commonwealth Scholarship experience as part of our 65th anniversary celebrations.
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....
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...
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...
Celebrating this year’s Commonwealth Scholars at Farewell 2024
On Tuesday 2 July 2024, we welcomed Commonwealth Scholars to the Farewell event at Alexandra Palace in London to celebrate their success and mark the end of their time in the UK. In partnership with the Chevening and Marshall Scholarship schemes, the Farewell event...
Maximising your Impact: Commonwealth Scholars build their skills at the CSC’s residential workshop
Between 22-24 March, the CSC welcomed 48 Commonwealth Scholars studying at Master’s level to its annual residential workshop at Cumberland Lodge, an educational charity in Windsor Great Park. The Maximising your Impact workshop focused on helping Scholars apply their...
Commonwealth Scholars unite at Connect and Collaborate 2024
On Friday 23 February the CSC hosted the annual Connect and Collaborate Event and welcomed over 350 Commonwealth Scholars to the Queen Elizabeth II Centre in London for a day of talks and discussions centred on development impact. Connect and Collaborate 2024 provided...
Welcoming the new Commonwealth Scholarship Commissioners
We are pleased to welcome five new Commissioners to the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UK (CSC) this year. Each Commissioner will contribute their expertise and leadership to help steer the future direction of CSC in the years ahead. Since 1960, the CSC...
