Publication and Resources
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...
Cameroon Alumni Champion UK Connections
Commonwealth Alumni in Cameroon recently participated in PROMOTE 2026, the biggest in international exhibition for Enterprises, SMEs and Partnerships. Held in Yaoundé from 12–21 June 2026, PROMOTE brought together enterprises, SMEs, partners, public institutions, and...
Strengthening the Commonwealth through Scholarships and Fellowships
Strengthening the Commonwealth through Scholarships and Fellowships The CSC has published a policy briefing examining the role of Commonwealth Scholarships and Fellowships as a key mechanism through which the United Kingdom supports the Commonwealth. Delivered by the...
Commonwealth Scholars gather for the PhD Conference 2026 focused on research impact
In May, Commonwealth PhD Scholars joined a three-day residential conference aimed at tackling pressing global development challenges while strengthening the practical impact of academic research. The PhD Conference 2026 featured a programme of keynote talks,...
Cameroon welcomes home Commonwealth and Chevening Scholars
On 13 May, the British High Commission in Yaounde, Cameroon, hosted a joint Welcome Home reception for recently returned Commonwealth and Chevening Scholars. The event celebrated the achievements of the returning Scholars following their postgraduate studies in the UK...
Improving Access to Higher Education for Underrepresented Groups
Improving Access to Higher Education for Underrepresented Groups The CSC has published a policy briefing paper which examines its commitment to improving access to higher education for underrepresented groups across the Commonwealth, aligned with its equity,...
The Alastair Niven Memorial Seminar celebrates a lifetime of Commonwealth service
Leaders in education, policymakers, and Commonwealth Scholars and Alumni gathered in Westminster last week for the Alastair Niven Memorial Seminar, a special event honouring the life, work, and enduring legacy of Dr Alastair Niven LVO OBE (1944-2025). The seminar...
The Contribution of Commonwealth Scholarships to UK Soft Power
The Contribution of Commonwealth Scholarships to UK Soft Power The CSC has published a policy briefing paper which examines how Commonwealth Scholarships contribute to the United Kingdom’s soft power, a key priority of UK government policy. It argues...
Unlocking Graduate Potential: Commonwealth Alumni and Entrepreneurship
Unlocking Graduate Potential: Commonwealth Alumni and Entrepreneurship The CSC has published a policy briefing paper which examines how entrepreneurial Commonwealth Alumni contribute towards job creation in low and middle income countries. In these countries, the...
Driving UK-Global Partnerships through Commonwealth Scholarships
Driving UK-Global Partnerships through Commonwealth Scholarships The CSC has published a policy briefing paper which examines the important role that Commonwealth Alumni play in enabling forms of international cooperation that deliver value for both the UK and partner...
