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Introducing the Commonwealth Startup Fellows
We are delighted to introduce the first cohort of Commonwealth Startup Fellows who began their programme this week with a bootcamp in Accra, Ghana. Below is the list of twenty businesses and their founders, who join the CSF programme. About the...
Together we thrive – celebrating shared values at Commonwealth Day 2025
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...
Development in Action webinar series: Improving teaching practices in crisis settings
On Wednesday 26 February, Commonwealth Alumnus Siddharth Pillai delivered a webinar on ‘Improving teaching practices in crisis settings’. This webinar addressed the CSC development theme of Access, inclusion and opportunity. The CSC’s Development in Action webinar...
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...
Development in Action webinar series: Mobilising private investments for climate adaptation for African countries
On Thursday 30 January, Commonwealth Alumnus Derek Apell delivered a webinar on ‘Mobilising private investments for climate adaptation for African countries’. This webinar addressed the CSC development theme, Strengthening resilience and response to crises. The CSC’s...
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.
Nominations are in for Commonwealth Scholarship; what now?
Congratulations on receiving a nomination from your Nominating agency! This is the first step towards a Commonwealth scholarship. Every year the CSC invites Nominating agencies to recommend candidates to the Commission for consideration of a Master’s or PhD...
Launch of the Commonwealth Startup Fellowship
Today marks the launch of the Commonwealth Startup Fellowship, an exciting new programme delivered in partnership with the Imperial Enterprise Lab, designed to ignite and elevate high-potential startups from low-and- middle income Commonwealth countries. The...
Join the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission: Applications Now Open
The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office is seeking to appoint three new Commissioners to the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UK (CSC). The Commission provides the UK government’s scholarship scheme led by international development objectives. It...
65 Years of Impact- Celebrating the contributions of Commonwealth Scholars and Alumni in Ghana
On 13 December, the Commonwealth Scholars & Fellows Alumni, Ghana (CoSFAG) delivered an event for alumni in-country to celebrate 65 years of development impact through Commonwealth Scholarships. The event served to bring together alumni in Ghana to network and...
Latest Publications and Resources
Transforming Mental Health Care in Bangladesh through Telepsychiatry Services
The CSC is delighted to present our next individual impact case study in our ongoing series highlighting the achievements and impacts Commonwealth Alumni around the world. This study features Dr Tanjir Rashid Soron, a clinical psychiatrist, researcher and entrepreneur...
Strengthening Climate-Resilient Farming Practices in Rural Rwanda and Promoting Sustainability in Humanitarian Initiatives
The CSC is delighted to present the next case study in our ongoing series demonstrating the impact of Commonwealth Alumni. This study features Jean Chrysostome Sehene, a 2014 Commonwealth Distance Learning alumnus with a Master’s degree from London South Bank...
Promoting Child-Centred Education in Rural Uganda and Reducing Unemployment in Vulnerable Communities
The CSC is delighted to present the next case study in our ongoing series about the impact of Commonwealth Alumni. This case study features Constance Nyamikola, a promoter of quality education for Uganda’s vulnerable and rural population, who has a commitment to...
Reversing Deforestation and Improving the Livelihoods of Farming Communities in Ghana
The CSC is delighted to present the next case study in our ongoing series demonstrating the impact of Commonwealth Alumni. This case study features Emma Baah Agyapong, a co-founder of the Environment and Agroforestry Foundation (EAF), who leads fundraising, project...
Building a common future: The impact of Commonwealth Scholarships and Fellowships
The Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (CSC) represents a vivid and enduring demonstration of the UK’s commitment to the Commonwealth. Within our recently launched impact report, we highlight the influence that Commonwealth Alumni create once they have completed...
Promoting and Extending Healthcare Services to Uganda’s Vulnerable and Rural Communities
The CSC is delighted to present the next case study in our ongoing series demonstrating the impact of Commonwealth Alumni. This case study features John Bosco Tumuhairwe, a promoter and researcher of public health for Uganda’s vulnerable and rural population, who...
Protecting Livelihoods and Advancing Climate Change Literacy in Rural Uganda, South Africa, and Beyond
The CSC is delighted to present our next case study in our ongoing series demonstrating the impact of Commonwealth Alumni. This case study features Sidney Muhangi, a passionate advocate for sustainable development practices and recipient of two Commonwealth...
Empowering Ugandan Farming Communities through Bees and Black Soldier Flies
The CSC is pleased to present its 25th case study demonstrating the impact of Commonwealth Alumni around the world. This study features Dr Deborah Ruth Amulen, a Commonwealth Split-Site Scholar who graduated in 2017 with a PhD in Applied Biological Science. During her...
Transforming Nigeria Agriculture through Practice, Advocacy, and Education
The CSC is happy to present its 24th individual impact case study, the latest in our ongoing series highlighting the achievements and impacts of our alumni. Featured in this case study is Femi Adekoya. Femi is a Commonwealth Alumnus from Nigeria who graduated from...
Promoting Gender Equality in Education, and Tackling Gender-Based Violence in Nigeria
The CSC is thrilled to be publishing the 23rd case study in our on-going series demonstrating the impact of Commonwealth Scholarships. Featured in this case study is Taibat Hussain who completed a Master’s degree in Development Economics at SOAS University of London...
