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Read the latest news about the CSC community and find out more about our current Scholars and Fellows, Alumni and partners.
Tackling inequality through inclusive economic policies in Pakistan
Understanding the causes of inequality is vital to providing policy solutions that can tackle them. Earlier this year, we spoke to Osama Rizvi, 2020 Shared Scholar from Pakistan studying MSc Global Political Economy at Goldsmiths, University of London, about his...
The CSC marks 20 years of Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships
The CSC is proud to have supported over 3,000 exceptional scholars to undertake Commonwealth Scholarships by Distance Learning over the last two decades. Since the first awards were offered in 2002, Scholars from 41 countries across the Commonwealth have benefitted,...
Call for CSC Alumni climate webinar speakers
The UN Climate Change Conference 2021 (COP26) will take place in Glasgow, UK, from 1-12 November 2021, and will bring together over 30,000 delegates, including heads of state, climate experts, and campaigners, to agree coordinated action to tackle climate change. As...
The CSC is launching the CSC Research Impact Awards to celebrate the research of Commonwealth Scholars and Alumni
In May 2021, the CSC will launch the Research Impact Awards (RIA), designed to celebrate the research and publication endeavours of Commonwealth Scholars and Alumni at the early and mid-career researcher stages. Open to current doctoral Commonwealth Scholars and...
Commonwealth Alumni share impact stories at Interchange 21
On 8 and 9 March 2021, the British Council hosted Interchange 21, a new online engagement event for Commonwealth Scholars and Alumni, organised on behalf of the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UK (CSC). The objective of Interchange 21 was to create a space...
Inspired to make a difference: stories from three Commonwealth Shared Scholars studying at Oxford Brookes
Every year the CSC works with over 50 UK universities to provide Commonwealth Shared Scholarships for applicants from low- and middle-income countries. In collaboration with our university partners, we help to enhance internationalisation within UK higher education...
The CSC launches a special Professional Fellowship programme to champion Girl’s Education
The Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UK (CSC) provides the main UK government scholarship scheme led by international development objectives. It operates within the framework of the Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan (CSFP) and offers a vivid...
Post-scholarship impact event with Commonwealth Scholars and Alumni
In February, Commonwealth Scholars from London and the South East region came together for a special event to enhance academic networking and highlight the impact that research students can make after their studies. The event was jointly organised by the Regional...
Using climate models to predict extreme weather and tackle climate change in India
The COP26 summit in November 2021 will be a landmark occasion to drive action and consolidate international commitments on climate change. With many Commonwealth Scholars playing an integral role in climate research and initiatives, this year is sure to be a momentous...
Development and the media: empowering marginalised groups through solutions journalism
Journalism offers a way to inform and empower people and reframe the narrative around the developmental challenges they face. In December, we spoke to Hamna Iqbal Baig, a 2020 Commonwealth Scholar studying MA Multimedia Journalism at the University of Kent, about what...