Publication and Resources

Joint Scholarships’ Climate Change Policy Hackathon Event has begun
On Monday 27 September until Friday 8 October, over 130 alumni from across the Chevening, CSC and Marshall scholarship programmes will work within their respective 38 teams to develop inventive and original policy proposals aimed at addressing the challenges presented...

Introducing the CSC’s Leaders in Sustainable Development programme 2021-22
The CSC’s Leaders in Sustainable Development programme aims to equip Commonwealth Scholars with the knowledge and skills to effect real development impact and become change-makers in their home countries. Through online training, interactive workshops, and resources...

CSC Mentoring Programme 2021-2022 – applications now open!
The CSC’s Mentoring Programme connects Commonwealth Scholars and Alumni to support knowledge, 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 with...

Knowledge Hub webinar series: Volcano monitoring in the Eastern Caribbean
On Thursday 26 August 2021, the CSC Alumni Team hosted the latest webinar in the Knowledge Hub series. Commonwealth Alumnus Michal Camejo-Harry presented on the topic, ‘Volcano monitoring in the Eastern Caribbean: A chronicle of collaboration and resilience’. The...

Spotlighting the challenges of climate risk monitoring in rural Northern Pakistan
The frontline of the climate crisis is experienced most acutely by those who live on the margins - geographically, socially, and economically. In Pakistan, rural communities in the mountainous north are often the hardest hit and the least reported on. As Commonwealth...

Introducing CSC’s Climate Action webinar series
Between 25 October – 19 November 2021, the CSC Alumni Team will host a programme of webinars, delivered by Commonwealth Alumni, on their work, research, and contributions to tackling the climate crisis. 14 webinars are scheduled to take place as part of the ‘Climate...

Knowledge Hub webinar series: developing solar technology to achieve net zero targets
On Thursday 29 July 2021, the CSC Alumni Team hosted the latest webinar in the Knowledge Hub series with Commonwealth Alumnus, Dr Vishal Sharma presenting on the ‘Development of printable solar photovoltaic devices towards achieving net zero targets’. The webinar...

Connecting communities- applications for the Alumni Community Engagement Fund are now open!
The CSC’s Alumni Community Engagement Fund (ACEF) is an annual fund which seeks to support Commonwealth Alumni in raising awareness of key development issues at the community level through the organisation of an engagement activity. This year, the CSC will be offering...

Parliamentary Event for Commonwealth Scholars 2021
On 7 July 2021, the CSC and Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan (CSFP) Support Group hosted the virtual Parliamentary Event for Commonwealth Scholars, featuring talks by UK Parliamentarians and discussion with Scholars on topics ranging from international...

Applications for the CSC Alumni Advisory Panel now open!
The Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UK invites Commonwealth Alumni to apply to become a panel member on the CSC Alumni Advisory Panel. The panel will provide a platform for Commonwealth Alumni to support the future of the programme and its Scholars by...