The Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UK (CSC) provides the main UK government scholarship scheme led by international development objectives.
Who we are
The CSC is an executive non-departmental public body, sponsored by the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office.
The CSC operates within the framework of the Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan (CSFP) and is a vivid demonstration of the UK’s enduring commitment to the Commonwealth.
What we do
To date, over 31,000 people have taken up Commonwealth Scholarships since the first group of 175 Scholars arrived in the UK in 1960. Since then the scheme has constantly developed, adapting to the very different world of the present. You can read more about what we do in the CSC’s impact report.
65 Years of Development Impact
Throughout 2024, the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission is celebrating 65 years of delivering Commonwealth Scholarships to candidates of outstanding academic achievement and leadership ability.
Click here to discover the impact of Commonwealth Scholars since the first cohort began their studies in the UK in 1960, through to present day.
Latest Publications
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...
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...
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...
Latest news
Promoting eye health for special needs children in Ghana
Between 9-10 October 2025, Commonwealth Alumnus Michael Ntodie delivered a two-day training workshop to raise awareness of eye health for children with special needs in Ghana.
Engaging Vyapin island fisher communities in mangrove restoration and ocean clean-up initiatives in Kerala, South India
Between December 2024 to January 2025, Commonwealth Alumnus Fredrick Juma Syanya delivered two activities to build awareness of the importance of mangrove conservation in protecting marine wildlife and coastal communities from climate change in Vyapin island, South India.
Promoting disability inclusion in health research institutions in Uganda
In November 2024, Commonwealth Alumni Andrew Sentoogo Ssemata and Ronald Kiyemba delivered a workshop to promote awareness of disability inclusion in health research institutions in Uganda.
