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Independent member needed for Commonwealth Scholarship Audit Committee
The Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (CSC) is looking to appoint an independent member of its Audit and Risk Management (ARM) Committee, starting in early 2025. The role is unremunerated, although out-of-pocket expenses are reimbursed in line with CSC policies. The...
The CSC celebrates 65 years of supporting development impact in the Commonwealth
On Wednesday 20 November, the CSC held its 65th Anniversary Impact Showcase Reception at Lancaster House in London to celebrate six and a half decades of supporting students from across the Commonwealth undertake life-changing postgraduate studies at UK universities....
Annabel Boud appointed as the CSC’s first Chief Executive Officer
Annabel Boud will take up the role of inaugural Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UK (CSC) from 1 November 2024. The CSC is an arm’s length body of the UK Government, an executive non-departmental public body, sponsored by...
Commonwealth Alumni Association of Zambia (CAAZ) celebrates 65 years of Commonwealth Scholarships
To bring together Commonwealth Alumni and celebrate the impact and achievements of Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship recipients in Zambia, on 26 October the Commonwealth Alumni Association of Zambia (CAAZ) held an away-day at the Kuzipa Campsite in Lusaka. The...
Launching the Small Island Developing States scholarship stream
The CSC is pleased to launch a new stream of Commonwealth Scholarships for Small Island Developing States to support the aims of the 2024 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM). This year’s CHOGM, currently being hosted in Samoa, will explore opportunities...
Showcasing Commonwealth Entrepreneurs in Nigeria
On 03 October 2024, Commonwealth Alumni in Nigeria convened to showcase and spotlight development impact through entrepreneurship and business innovation, as part of their celebrations to mark 65 years of Commonwealth Scholarships. The event comprised a business fair...
British High Commission in Sierra Leone hosts reception for 2024 Commonwealth Scholars
On 19 September, 2024 Commonwealth Scholars from Sierra Leone joined fellow 2024 Chevening Scholars at a pre-departure reception hosted by the British High Commission in Sierra Leone. The new British High Commissioner, Josephine Gauld, hosted the event, her first...
CSC Mentoring Programme 2024-2025 – applications now open!
The CSC’s Mentoring Programme connects Commonwealth Scholars and Alumni to support knowledge and skills development and a practical understanding of how these can be implemented post-scholarship to achieve development impact. The CSC aims to pair current Scholars...
Scholars explore the barriers and progress to LGBT+ equality at residential retreat
In 2023/24, the CSC’s Time Limited Programme focuses on LGBT+ Rights and aims to encourage dialogue and engagement on the issues affecting LGBT+ people in the Commonwealth. As part of its programme of activities, earlier this year the CSC was pleased to host a...
Nurturing an entrepreneurial mindset in Zambia
On 19 August, the Commonwealth Alumni Association of Zambia (CAAZ) held a webinar on the importance of entrepreneurship, and the skills needed for alumni to thrive in entrepreneurial ventures. The event explored the concept of an entrepreneurial mindset through...
Latest Publications and Resources
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...
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...
