Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UK

Women’s Leadership in an AI Era – Deadline Extended! Join us for a thought-provoking conversation featuring Smt. Smriti Irani, Former Cabinet Minister of India and Founder of the Alliance for Global Good: Gender Equity and Equality. 🗓 Date: Friday, 31 January 2025 ⏰ Time: 10.15 am – 12.00 pm 📍 Location: Marlborough House, London This exclusive in-person event will explore the intersection of women’s leadership and AI, offering insights from a global changemaker. Refreshments will be served following the discussion. Spaces are limited! RSVP by 12 noon on Tuesday 28 January 2025 to secure your spot: s.jabane@commonwealth.int

To mark our 65th anniversary, we asked Commonwealth Alumni about their career and achievements for the Anniversary Alumni Census. We were delighted to receive over 3,000 responses from alumni in 58 different Commonwealth countries and territories spanning every decade of the CSC's existence since 1960. From the data, we learnt that an incredible 62% of alumni are involved in charitable or community outreach activities and 508 alumni have received an award or honour for their work since 2019. Discover more of the insights here: https://bit.ly/3DcIu8d

Applications for the Commonwealth Startup Fellowship are now open! Starting in March 2025, the CSF is a six-month programme designed to fuel high-potential startups from across eligible Commonwealth countries and move them closer to commercial reality. If you’re a startup with early stage traction and want to gain essential skills and build a global network, then apply now!      The Fellowship includes:     💷 £35,000 Fellows Fund  🎓 Fully funded 2-week intensive bootcamp in Accra, Ghana  💻 Online workshops and coaching  💡 Build a global network of fellow entrepreneurs  💰 Pitch to and meet investors from around the world    The first application deadline is Wednesday 15th January. Make your application via the Imperial Enterprise Lab website!     Delivered in partnership with Imperial College London and the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UK https://lnkd.in/d24DhtVf

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office is seeking to appoint three new Commissioners to the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UK. Applications close 03 February 2025. Learn more about the role and how to apply here: https://lnkd.in/e55R3j-U

What a fantastic day at the University of Birmingham yesterday! With the incredible support of our contacts Michael and Jas, we hosted a special reception to celebrate our Commonwealth Scholars and their amazing work. The event brought together scholars, advisors, supervisors and international representatives visiting campus this week—showcasing the global impact of the Commonwealth Scholarship community. A true highlight was welcoming Dr. Pradeep Kumar Dammala, a Commonwealth Scholarship alumnus and 2023 CSC Impact Award winner. His reflections on the scholarship’s transformative power, along with his collaborations with Birmingham and IIT Jodhpur, demonstrated the meaningful global connections these scholarships foster. It was also wonderful to finally meet so many of my scholars in person—putting faces to names! A big thank you to Ajay and Dalitso who gave us a fantastic campus tour, sharing their favourite spots and the beauty of Birmingham’s campus. Special thanks as well to our CSC Advisors, including John Bryson and Shioba rosewilliam, for joining us and whose ongoing dedication ensures the success of this program. Grateful to my colleagues Maggie and Kirsty for joining me, and to Michael for making this event possible during such a busy week. Days like this truly highlight the importance of our collaboration 🌏 #CommonwealthScholarships

🎉 Last week, I accepted His Majesty’s invitation to attend the 65th Anniversary Impact Showcase Reception of the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UK (CSC) at #LancasterHouse, St. James, London. I had the incredible opportunity to join impact makers from across the globe to celebrate 65 years of transforming lives and addressing global challenges through the #Commonwealth R&D programmes provided by the UK government through the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO). It was a privilege to meet the esteemed Rt. Hon. Anneliese Dodds MP and Minister for Development, FCDO; Professor Robin Mason ORB, Chair of the CSC, Terri-Ann Gilbert-Roberts, Dr. @Alastair Niven LVO OBE, Chair of the Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan (CSFP) Support Group; Dr. Liz Peri, Policy and Engagement Adviser at the FCDO, and many others who are dedicated to fostering sustainable global development. Following the competitive nature of the award, it wasn't surprising to see myself representing the entire #AkwaIbomState & was super happy to showcase the Ibibio culture through my dressing. 🌍 The CSC programmes are pivotal in advancing the #UN Sustainable Development Goals (#SDGs), with an impact that extends far beyond the UK, into Commonwealth countries, and the Global South. The CSC Impact Report, recently launched, highlights the profound influence of Commonwealth alumni in their home countries, where they address local and national sustainable development priorities. 💡 Through the CSC, talented individuals who might not otherwise have access to advanced education are empowered to study and train in the UK. The knowledge, skills, and networks they gain continue to shape communities and countries long after their studies, creating lasting global change. 📈 With over 31,000 alumni, the CSC's impact is undeniable. Its graduates include Nobel Prize winners, Prime Ministers, Presidents, Ambassadors, CEOs, university leaders, judges, and innovators, all working to improve lives and tackle pressing global issues. As a proud Commonwealth Scholar, I celebrate this legacy of excellence and commitment to sustainable development. I, therefore, invite you to explore the wider impact of Commonwealth Scholars through this documented report: https://lnkd.in/d7zF2FEX 📸 To view more photos from the event, please visit the event image gallery via https://lnkd.in/ddyaxZg4   Are you that one person who is very enthusiastic about making change happen in the society? Are you from the Commonwealth and looking for quality education towards building a common future? Take out time to learn more about the Commonwealth Scholarships via https://lnkd.in/dXNFMBw7 and join the Commonwealth community. Together, let’s continue to drive meaningful change across the Commonwealth and beyond! Manila Khisa Sixtus Ngomo Bame Eni Oko Aderemilekun Olusoga Jordan Dalton Maarten van Hardenbroek Dr Aniefiok E. Ite ISO OLOYEDE #CSC65 #CommonwealthScholarship #GlobalImpact

Applications for Commonwealth Split-Site Scholarships are open! Elevate your research, leadership, and institutional collaboration with our 12 month scholarship for doctoral candidates from September 2025. Apply by 16 December: https://bit.ly/3wzbFJf

The Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (CSC) is seeking an independent member for its Audit and Risk Management (ARM) Committee starting early 2025. Applications close 19th December 2024. Learn more about the role and how to apply here: https://lnkd.in/eZAdsTSu

We recently held our 65th Anniversary Impact Showcase Reception at Lancaster House in London to celebrate six and a half decades of supporting students from across the Commonwealth. We were honoured to welcome more than 200 distinguished guests to the reception including UK parliamentarians, Commonwealth High Commissioners, and vice-chancellors and senior university leaders from institutions across the UK. The event provided an opportunity to celebrate some of the inspirational stories from the Commonwealth Scholar network as well as providing a snapshot of the vast impact that Commonwealth Scholars and Alumni make throughout their careers as researchers, leaders and practitioners in a range of fields. Learn more about the event: https://bit.ly/49b5qR2 See all the photos from the evening: https://bit.ly/3Zbj55V

Our recently launched impact report highlights how the CSC’s innovative programmes allow Commonwealth Alumni to push the boundaries of research and sustainable development and create impact that spans decades. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4g0EaqD