Commonwealth Scholarships have a profound impact on the UK’s international development, diplomatic and higher education objectives, according to new evidence. The findings come from an evaluation survey of some 2,200 alumni, carried out to mark the 50th cohort of...
Hannah Openshaw
Commonwealth Scholarships News – Issue 10
Commonwealth Scholarships News – Issue 10 (September 2009): Flying the flag for justice in the Commonwealth, Happy Birthday CSFP!, Country profile – Canada, News round-up, Scholars' news, Alumni in action, Networks and events
Assessing impact in key priority areas
This report, which expands on an earlier report published in November 2008, forms a key part of the evaluation programme created by the CSC, with funding from DFID, to assess the long-term impact and outcomes of its awards. Its purpose is to provide a summary of the...
New scholarships endowment fund appeal to be launched
17CCEM will see the launch of a new endowment fund appeal to support Commonwealth Scholarships in a wider range of countries then ever before. The fund will provide a suitable legacy to mark the 50th anniversary of the Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan...
Ministers review scholarships success
A recent survey of 26 national agencies has confirmed the continued importance of the Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan (CSFP). The survey, conducted by the Association of Commonwealth Universities, covers the period 2006-2009, and concludes that the CSFP...
Commonwealth Scholarships News – Issue 9
Commonwealth Scholarships News – Issue 9 (May 2009): Searching for knowledge: Commonwealth Scholars and education, The CSFP at the CCEM, Country profile – Malaysia, News round-up, Scholars' news, Alumni in action, Networks and events
Commonwealth Scholarships News – Issue 8
Commonwealth Scholarships News – Issue 8 (January 2009): Speaking up for good governance, Working towards fairer societies, Country profile – South Africa, News round-up, Scholars' news, Alumni in action, Professional networks
Results of the alumni survey
Even at this early stage, it is apparent that these awards have made a considerable impact on a number of levels and offer many benefits to a variety of stakeholders
Alumni evaluation survey
The evaluation survey was sent to 5,673 alumni for whom we had contact details in early 2008. We asked about: location, field, type and level of employment the level of skill and experience gained attributed to the award the extent to which alumni are able to use...
Universities welcome scholarships restoration
Commonwealth Scholarships will be available to citizens of all Commonwealth countries to study in the United Kingdom in 2009, thanks to a new partnership between the Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills and individual universities. Although the...
