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Latest News
The Duke of Edinburgh celebrates innovation at the Commonwealth Startup Fellowship in Ghana
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...
Commonwealth Startup Fellowship welcomes its next wave of innovators
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,...
Connecting with Commonwealth Alumni across West Africa
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...
Capstone Week showcases Commonwealth Startup Fellowship’s impact in driving entrepreneurial growth
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...
Join the Alumni Advisory Panel- applications now open!
Do you want to take an active role in supporting the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission and contribute to the delivery of the CSC Strategy 2025 – 2028?  The Alumni Advisory Panel is a platform for Commonwealth Alumni to provide constructive feedback on CSC...
Meet the 2025 Alumni Community Engagement Fund winners
We are pleased to announce the winners of the 2025 Alumni Community Engagement Fund (ACEF). We received a huge volume of applications and the judges had a difficult task in selecting the activity proposals. Thank you to all the alumni who applied for ACEF this year –...
Alumni Community Engagement Fund – Applications now open!
We are delighted to announce that applications for the CSC’s Alumni Community Engagement Fund (ACEF) are now open! The Alumni Community Engagement Fund (ACEF) is an annual fund which seeks to support Commonwealth Alumni in raising awareness of key development issues...
Connecting with Commonwealth Alumni and partners in the Caribbean
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...
Engaging youth to drive development positive action in India
Between August 2024 to February 2025, Commonwealth Alumnus Dr Monika Gupta delivered three activities to promote the role of youth activism in driving positive change and progress in India.
Promoting awareness on inclusive health care for health service providers in Nigeria
In September 2024, Commonwealth Alumnus Dr Charles Chukwuemeka Okolie delivered a training workshop for healthcare service providers in Umuahia, Abia State, Nigeria to raise awareness of inclusive healthcare services and improve access to healthcare for gender and sexual minority individuals.
Latest Publications and Resources
Youth Crime, Digital Poverty, and Substance Abuse: Advocating for evidence-based interventions in Jamaica
The CSC is happy to present our next individual impact case study, the latest in our ongoing series highlighting the impactful work of Commonwealth Alumni around the world. This study features CSC Alumnus Stephen Christopher Johnson, who was awarded a Commonwealth...
Eliminating Hepatitis B Virus and Improving Gastrointestinal and Hepatology Healthcare in Zambia
The CSC is delighted to present the next case study in our ongoing series demonstrating the impact of Commonwealth Alumni. This case study features Enock Syabbalo, a Commonwealth Distance Learning Alumni, who studied gastroenterology at Queen Mary University of London...
Soil Health in Bangladesh and Canada: Understanding Degradation, Heavy Metals, and Carbon Sequestration
The CSC is delighted to present its next individual impact case study, the latest in our series showcasing the development impact of our alumni around the world. This case study features CSC Alumnus Shayeb Shahariar, who was awarded a Commonwealth Scholarship in 2012...
From Research to Impact: Advancing Public Health, Nutrition and Food Security in Bangladesh
The CSC is proud 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 Fahmida Akter, a researcher committed to addressing malnutrition, food security,...
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 of Commonwealth Alumni around the world. This study features Dr Tanjir Rashid Soron, a clinical psychiatrist, researcher and...
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...
