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Reconnecting Commonwealth Alumni in Samoa
A recent Commonwealth Alumni engagement event in Samoa brought together alumni, education partners, and scholarship stakeholders to renew connections, share experiences, and explore how a stronger network could contribute to the country’s future. Held in October and...
New issue of Common Knowledge explores the power of entrepreneurship
We are delighted to launch the latest issue of Common Knowledge magazine which shines a spotlight on entrepreneurship and the role of innovation, leadership, and enterprise in driving sustainable development across the Commonwealth. The new issue brings together...
Introducing the winners of the 2026 Alumni Community Engagement Fund
We are delighted to announce the 2026 recipients of the CSC Alumni Community Engagement Fund (ACEF). The fund showcases how small changes implemented at the community level can lead to a big impact over time. Following a competitive selection process, 15 organisers...
Applications open for the CSC Mentoring Programme 2026-27
We are pleased to announce that applications are now open for the CSC Mentoring Programme 2026-27. The CSC’s Mentoring Programme connects Commonwealth Scholars and Alumni to support knowledge and skills development, and provide practical tools to support Scholars in...
Bridging the finance gap for women and youth entrepreneurs in Antigua and Barbuda
On 18 June 2026, Commonwealth Alumnus Edward Dixon brought together women and youth entrepreneurs in Antigua and Barbuda for a symposium on access to finance. Held at the University of the West Indies, Five Islands Campus, the event connected business owners with key stakeholders to explore practical routes to growth and entrepreneurship opportunities.
Youth voices shape Kenya human rights and governance dialogue
The Kenya Human Rights and Governance Roundtable, held on 20 August 2026, brought together 50 participants for an inclusive, solutions-focused exchange. The event connected Chevening and Commonwealth Alumni with youth leaders, political activists, government...
Commonwealth Scholars from Small Island Developing States selected for 2026/27 Master’s Scholarships
The Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (CSC) has selected 17 Master's Scholars from Small Island Developing States (SIDS) as part of its 2026/27 Master's Scholarship cohort. In addition, two Shared Scholars from SIDS countries have been selected through the CSC's...
Commonwealth Alumni Reconnect in Mauritius
The British High Commission in Mauritius hosted a Commonwealth Alumni Engagement Evening on 30 July 2026, bringing together Commonwealth Alumni and current Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholars for an evening dedicated to connection, reflection, and future...
Exploring opportunities and risks of AI in the workplace in Kenya
Commonwealth Alumni in Kenya came together for a timely discussion on artificial intelligence (AI), its growing influence on the workplace, and the skills, policies, and safeguards needed to support responsible adoption. Hosted by the British High Commission in Kenya,...
Applications open for the Alumni Community Engagement Fund 2026-27
We are pleased to announce that applications for the CSC’s Alumni Community Engagement Fund (ACEF) are now open. ACEF is an annual fund which supports Commonwealth Alumni in raising awareness of key development issues at the community level. The fund enables Alumni to...
Latest Publications and Resources
Skills, Networks, and Development Impact: A Contribution Analysis of Commonwealth Scholarships
For more than six decades, Commonwealth Scholarships have supported talented individuals from across the Commonwealth to gain advanced knowledge, skills, and international experience through study and research in the UK. But how, and to what extent, do these...
Driving Environmental Resilience across Policy, Community, and Global Diplomacy in Bangladesh
Environmental governance in Bangladesh is shaped by intersecting pressures on its river systems, wetlands, and terrestrial ecosystems, alongside livelihoods that depend directly on natural resources. These challenges are compounded by industrial pollution,...
Building Women’s Economic Agency and Advancing Gender-Responsive Disaster Management in Malawi
In Malawi, entrenched gender inequality intersects with economic fragility and intensifying climate shocks—leaving women disproportionately exposed to poverty, exclusion from decision-making, and gender-based violence. These challenges were starkly visible during...
From At-Risk Youth to Retirees: Advocating for the Transformative Power of Lifelong Learning in Trinidad and Tobago
The CSC is happy to present the latest case study showcasing the work of Commonwealth Alumni. This study features Rachael Guzman De Vlugt, an Alumnus from Trinidad and Tobago, who was awarded a Commonwealth Scholarship in 2017 to complete an MSc in Education for...
Strengthening Democratic Resilience and Security
Across the Commonwealth, governments face a rapidly shifting security landscape shaped by political volatility, technological change, and the growing influence of information in public life. It is within this environment that Commonwealth Alumnus, Matthew Hefler, has...
Bridging Evidence, Equity, and Community Health
Across Malaysia’s evolving health landscape, clinicians face rising burdens of chronic disease, recurring infectious outbreaks, and deep inequalities in access to care — challenges intensified by the COVID19 pandemic. It is within this demanding context that...
Strengthening Climate-Smart Planning and Community Resilience in Northern Ghana
As part of the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission’s (CSC) ongoing case study series showcasing the global impact of its alumni, we are delighted to present the work of Vincent Buobodaare Dari, a Ghanaian spatial planner whose Scholarship-enabled expertise is driving...
Bridging Zambia’s Learning Gap through Innovation and Inclusion
The CSC is pleased to present our next case study as part of its ongoing series showcasing the impact of Commonwealth Alumni. This case study features Charles William Zulu, a Zambian education specialist whose work has helped transform remedial education and...
Strengthening India’s Food and Nutrition Systems: From Policy Vision to Ground-Level Impact
The CSC is delighted to present the next case study in our ongoing series demonstrating the impact of Commonwealth Alumni. This case study features Abhishek Jain, a Commonwealth Shared Scholar and development policy specialist, whose work has contributed to the...
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...
