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Commonwealth Scholars unite at Connect and Collaborate 2024
On Friday 23 February the CSC hosted the annual Connect and Collaborate Event and welcomed over 350 Commonwealth Scholars to the Queen Elizabeth II Centre in London for a day of talks and discussions centred on development impact. Connect and Collaborate 2024 provided...
Welcome Home Event for Commonwealth Scholars in Sri Lanka
On 2 February 2024, recently returned Commonwealth Scholars from Sri Lanka gathered in Colombo to share their experiences studying in the UK and meet Commonwealth Alumni. The event featured an informative panel discussion comprised of the five recently returned...
Development in Action webinar series: Exploring impact through doctoral research: In conversation with the 2023 CSC Research Impact Award winners.
On Tuesday 30 January, the CSC Alumni Team launched the 2024 CSC Development in Action webinar series. To kickstart the series, the team hosted a special conversation event with recent CSC Research Impact Award (RIA) winners, Commonwealth Alumni Maryam Bashir and Dr...
Exploring how modern lifestyles affect mental health in Kolkata, India
On 8 December, Commonwealth Alumni in Kolkata, India attended a panel discussion on, ‘Mental Health Emergency - How Modern Lifestyle affects our Mental Health’. The event opened with a welcome address by Aatreyee GuhaThakurta, Head of Higher Education Mobility,...
Development in Action webinar series: Understanding how carbon financed projects contribute towards Sustainable Development Goals
On Tuesday 28 November, the CSC Alumni Team were joined by Commonwealth Alumnus Lilian Kagume for the Development in Action webinar series. Lilian delivered a webinar on ‘Understanding how carbon financed projects contribute towards Sustainable Development Goals’....
Promoting Commonwealth Shared Scholarships in Ghana
On 30 November, Commonwealth Alumni in Ghana participated in an information session on Commonwealth Shared Scholarships. The event was comprised of a general information session on Commonwealth Shared Scholarships, how to apply, and what makes a good quality...
Exploring the impact, use and effects of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on the socio-economic agenda
On 01 December 2023, the Commonwealth Scholarships Alumni Association of Kenya (CSAAK) hosted a hybrid panel discussion on, ‘Leveraging Technology and Innovation in the age of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Kenya and beyond’. The event coincided with Kenya Innovation...
Promoting Commonwealth Shared Scholarships in Uganda
On 18 November, Commonwealth Alumni in Uganda participated in an information session on Commonwealth Shared Scholarships. The event was comprised of a general information session on Commonwealth Shared Scholarships, how to apply, and what makes a good quality...
Raising Awareness of Mental Health in Mymensingh, Bangladesh
On 15 November, the Bangladesh Association of Commonwealth Scholars and Fellows (BACSAF) hosted a seminar in Mymensingh on the importance of mental health in daily life. The seminar aimed to promote mental health awareness and support the implementation of wider...
Welcoming the new Commonwealth Scholarship Commissioners
We are pleased to welcome five new Commissioners to the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UK (CSC) this year. Each Commissioner will contribute their expertise and leadership to help steer the future direction of CSC in the years ahead. Since 1960, the CSC...
Latest Publications and Resources
Tackling Medical Waste in Nigeria and Widening Access to Tertiary Education
The CSC is proud to share our 22nd individual impact case study. This is the latest in our ongoing series of case studies demonstrating the impact of Commonwealth Scholarships on individuals and their communities. Featured in this case study is Babajide Milton...
Promoting Life-saving Health Interventions for Vulnerable and Marginalised Communities in Uganda
The CSC is excited to share the 21st individual impact case study as part of our on-going series of case studies demonstrating the impact of Commonwealth Scholarships. Featured in this case study is Joab Tusaasire who completed a Master’s degree in International...
Promoting Environmental and Social Sustainability for Improved Livelihoods in Ghana and Beyond
The CSC is very pleased to share the twentieth individual impact case study as part of our on-going evaluation work demonstrating the impact of Commonwealth Scholarships. Featured in this case study is Stephen Doso Jnr, a 2013 alumnus who completed a Master’s degree...
Improving Access and Inclusion in Health Services for Disadvantaged Rural Communities and Tackling Youth Unemployment in Nigeria
The CSC is excited to share another impact case study as part of our on-going evaluation work identifying and demonstrating the impact of Commonwealth Scholarships. Featured in this case study is Violet Tampiooru Gomba, a 2018 alumnus who completed a Master’s degree...
Insect Technology for Sustainable Fish Farming and Waste Management in Kenya
The CSC is pleased to share a new impact case study as part of our on-going evaluation work identifying and demonstrating the outcomes and impact of Commonwealth Scholarships. Featured in this case study is Proscovia Amondi Alando, a 2018 alumnus who completed a...
Promoting Housing Rights and Improving Access to Bone Marrow Donations for Cancer Patients in India
The CSC is excited to bring you the first new Case Study of 2023, continuing its series of published in 2022, as part of our ongoing work exploring the individual trajectories of Commonwealth Alumni, the wide-ranging impact that they are having, and the contribution...
Empowering Ugandan Citizens to Access Information, Engaging the Youth in Policy Making and Promoting Entrepreneurship
We are very pleased to share our latest case study, featuring Phionah Kanyorobe, a Commonwealth Alumnus whose developmental work cuts across three CSC Development Themes: Strengthening global peace, security and governance; Access, inclusion and opportunity; and Promoting global prosperity.
Promoting gender equality, improving access to justice, and promoting positive health outcomes for underserved communities: three new case studies
We are pleased to share the latest three alumni case studies, this time focused on the CSC Development Theme: Access, inclusion and opportunity. They join the twelve individual case studies published earlier this year demonstrating the outcomes and impact of Commonwealth Scholarships on international development across the six CSC Development Themes.
Expanding Horizons: The Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarship Programme
Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships were established in 2001 as part of an initiative designed to expand the modes of scholarships offered by the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UK. To date, it has funded nearly 4,000 Scholars from 41 Commonwealth countries to study at 45 different higher education institutions in the United Kingdom.
Tackling corruption, addressing environmental challenges and promoting sustainable development: three new case studies
The CSC brings you three new alumni Case Studies that vividly demonstrate how Commonwealth Alumni are applying the skills and knowledge sharpened on Scholarship to lead and influence change and to successfully deliver developmental activities that have improved livelihoods in their communities and beyond.