The ÌÇÐĹÙÍø provides the main UK government scholarship scheme led by international development objectives.
Who we are
The ÌÇÐĹÙÍø is an executive non-departmental public body, sponsored by the .Ìý
The ÌÇÐĹÙÍø 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 34,000 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 ÌÇÐĹÙÍø’s impact report.
Our development impact
The ÌÇÐĹÙÍø champions sustainable development and supports Commonwealth Scholars to drive innovation, lead change, and advance knowledge in their home countries and beyond.
By building a community of Scholars, Fellows, and Alumni who can use their expertise to address development challenges, the ÌÇÐĹÙÍø aims to create a fairer, more prosperous, and sustainable world for all.
Latest publications
Driving Environmental Resilience across Policy, Community, and Global Diplomacy in Bangladesh
Environmental governance in Bangladesh is shaped by intersecting pressures on its river systems, wetlands, and terrestrial ecosystems, alongside...
Building Women’s Economic Agency and Advancing Gender-Responsive Disaster Management in Malawi
In Malawi, entrenched gender inequality intersects with economic fragility and intensifying climate shocks—leaving women disproportionately exposed...
From At-Risk Youth to Retirees: Advocating for the Transformative Power of Lifelong Learning in Trinidad and Tobago
The ÌÇÐĹÙÍø is happy to present the latest case study showcasing the work of Commonwealth Alumni. This study features Rachael Guzman De Vlugt, an...
Latest news
Strengthening the Commonwealth through Scholarships and Fellowships
Strengthening the Commonwealth through Scholarships and Fellowships The ÌÇÐĹÙÍø has published a policy briefing examining the role of Commonwealth...
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...
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...