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.

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Challenging Gender Roles and Promoting Gender Equality in Pakistan
On 19 November, Commonwealth Alumni in Karachi attended a networking reception and panel discussion on the topic, ‘Challenging Gender Roles in...
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...
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...