Handbook

Student engagement

The CSC offers a range of engagement activities to connect you with other Commonwealth Scholars and Fellows and enhance your scholarship experience.

Events and activities

You will be able to take part in different activities and events during your time in the UK. The CSC provides opportunities to meet other Commonwealth Scholars and Fellows and develop your networks and skills.

Our Connect and Collaborate event is an annual occasion for new Scholars studying in the UK. Held at a venue in central London, this event features guest speakers, interactive workshops, and the chance to network with fellow Scholars. The next Connect and Collaborate Event will be held in February 2027, and the CSC looks forward to welcoming all new Scholars.

Throughout your scholarship you may have the chance to attend events organised by Commonwealth or educational organisations.

If you have a disability, the CSC will make all reasonable efforts to put in place arrangements that enable you access events that we organise. If you have disclosed a disability on your health and disability form and ticked the box requesting reasonable adjustments at CSC events, we may reach out to you prior to events to confirm any adjustments. If you have developed a new disability whilst completing your scholarship then you should notify your Programme Officer, so that any reasonable adjustments can be raised with the appropriate staff and event organisers. The CSC cannot take responsibility for the accessibility of events that are not organised by the CSC. 

Regional networks

The CSC’s regional networks are a way for Commonwealth Scholars and Fellows who are studying in the same UK region to connect. Through the networks you can get to know other Scholars and Fellows and may be able to take part in  events and activities during the year.

Social media

You can find out about news and opportunities from the CSC by following the CSC’s social media channels on LinkedIn, Facebook, Flickr, and YouTube.

The CSC uses social media to engage with Commonwealth Scholars and Alumni and amplify their work and impact stories. By following the CSC on social media and taking an active role in social networking groups, you will be part of a growing community of Commonwealth Scholars across the world.

CS Connect

You can also join CS Connect – our online community hub for Commonwealth Scholars. Hosted on Mighty Networks, it provides a platform share news, discover opportunities, and attend online events during your scholarship. It is also a great place to connect with other Scholars and Fellows. You will receive a personalised invitation to join CS Connect after your arrival in the UK.

Please be aware that this is a closed platform for Commonwealth Scholars only. As such, you must not share the joining link for the platform with anyone else.

Common Knowledge

Common Knowledge is the CSC’s magazine for the Commonwealth Scholarship community. It features articles on the work and achievements of current and former Commonwealth Scholars and Fellows, as well as news, events, and alumni updates. The magazine is published once a year and is available online.

You can send news about your work to your Programme Officer or contact the Engagement Team for the chance to be included in the Common Knowledge magazine, on social media, or to be featured on the CSC website.

CSCmail

CSCmail is the monthly email newsletter for all Scholars and Fellows which includes important information about your scholarship, as well as news of activities you can get involved in.

All current Commonwealth Scholars receive CSCmail once their scholarship begins, and we encourage you to read the newsletter so as to not miss out on key updates and opportunities. If your email changes during your scholarship, please ensure you contact your Programme Officer to update your records so you can continue receiving the CSCmail newsletter.

Remember to look out for emails from the CSC and mark engage@cscuk.org.uk as a safe sender to stay up to date with news from the CSC throughout your scholarship.