We are pleased to announce that applications for the CSC’s Alumni Community Engagement Fund (ACEF) are now open. ACEF is an annual fund which supports Commonwealth Alumni in raising awareness of key development issues at the community level. The fund enables Alumni to...
In May, Commonwealth PhD Scholars joined a three-day residential conference aimed at tackling pressing global development challenges while strengthening the practical impact of academic research. The PhD Conference 2026 featured a programme of keynote talks,...
Leaders in education, policymakers, and Commonwealth Scholars and Alumni gathered in Westminster last week for the Alastair Niven Memorial Seminar, a special event honouring the life, work, and enduring legacy of Dr Alastair Niven LVO OBE (1944-2025). The seminar...
On Monday 9 March, Commonwealth Scholars joined the multi-faith service of celebration and unity at Westminster Abbey in London to mark Commonwealth Day 2026. This flagship ceremony, organised by the Royal Commonwealth Society, welcomed more than 1,800 guests,...
On Monday 24 November, His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh joined Fellows at the Commonwealth Startup Fellowship bootcamp in Ghana to find out about their innovative startups. The Duke met the 23 Commonwealth Startup Fellows at the British High Commission in...
This week, we welcomed 23 new Commonwealth Startup Fellows as they begin a dynamic six-month fellowship to elevate their entrepreneurial leadership and scale their businesses globally. Through a bespoke programme of workshops, coaching, masterclasses, and mentorship,...
This month, our Senior Alumni Relations Manager, Kirsty Scott, is visiting partners and Commonwealth Alumni in Ghana, Sierra Leone, and Togo. The visit aims to celebrate alumni achievements, explore their impact on sustainable development, and strengthen collaboration...
The week beginning 8 September saw the exciting conclusion of the inaugural Commonwealth Startup Fellowship with Capstone Week in London – a dynamic programme of events designed to celebrate Fellows’ achievements and foster deep engagement with entrepreneurship across...
Time Limited Programme 2026 and 2027: Master’s Scholarships for Small Island Developing States During the 2024 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Samoa, the UK Government announced that the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission would provide 40...
This month, our Alumni Relations Manager Kirsty Scott will be visiting Commonwealth Alumni in the Caribbean to find out about their work and how it supports sustainable development in the region. During the visit, Kirsty will be meeting with alumni associations, which...
