Alumni
Over 34,000 Commonwealth Scholars and Fellows have been funded by the UK government since 1959. This thriving global community includes Commonwealth Alumni working across a range of sectors and fields, effecting real change and development impact at a local,ÌýnationalÌýand international level.ÌýÌý
Your alumni network
You are a Commonwealth Scholar for life and as an alumnus,Ìýyour connection with the global Commonwealth Scholarships communityÌýdoesn’tÌýend with your studies. Through the alumni network, you can get involved in a range of opportunities, such as:Ìý
- Building meaningful connections with alumni in your home country and around the world:Ìýshare experiences, collaborate on initiatives, and grow your network.Ìý
- Taking the lead in alumni events:Ìývolunteer to organise, host, or speak at gatherings, workshops, and online sessions, ensuring each event reflects the interests andÌýexpertiseÌýof the community.Ìý
- Championing your local alumni association:Ìývolunteer to coordinate local activities,ÌýsupportÌýnew members, orÌýfacilitateÌýknowledge sharing within yourÌýcountry andÌýregion.Ìý
- ShowcasingÌýyour work and research:Ìýcontribute to newsletters, webinars, and forums, giving others a chance to learn from your journey.Ìý
- Supporting the Commonwealth ScholarshipsÌýcommunity:ÌýshareÌýyour insightsÌýas aÌýmentor orÌýoffer your professional skills toÌýsupport the future of the ÌÇÐĹÙÍø.Ìý
The Commonwealth Scholarships Alumni Network is what you make it. By takingÌýan active roleÌýandÌývolunteeringÌýyour time and talents,Ìýyou areÌýshapingÌýa community that drives positive change across the globe.
Connect
Events
Connect with peers across the Commonwealth atÌýin-person and virtual events
Alumni Associations
Find your local alumni association or set up a new group
Keep in Touch
Update your contact details to stay engaged with the ÌÇÐĹÙÍø community
Share your work and impact
Common Knowledge
Discover the work,ÌýcontributionsÌýand achievementsÌýof Commonwealth Scholars and AlumniÌýthrough the annual magazine
The Common Room
Stay up to date with news and opportunities from across the CommonwealthÌýthrough the quarterly newsletterÌý
Development in Action webinars
Share the impact of your work and research with scholars and alumni and learn from others
Engage your communityÌý
Alumni Community Engagement Fund
Apply your skills and knowledge to support community-ledÌýdevelopment action
MentoringÌý
Share yourÌýknowledge and offer practical adviceÌýto supportÌýaÌýnew scholar as they navigate their studies and future career, while expandingÌýyour own skillsetÌýinÌýleadership, communication, and mentorship.
Alumni Advisory Panel
Shape the future of Commonwealth Scholarships and support the next generation of Scholars to thrive
As a Commonwealth Alumnus, you are expected to adhere to the standards of conduct and behaviour outlined in the ÌÇÐĹÙÍø Code of Conduct for Alumni when engaging in the Commonwealth Scholarships Alumni Community.Ìý
Support the ÌÇÐĹÙÍø community
Mentoring Programme
Help guide a new Commonwealth Scholar through their studies
Alumni Advisory Panel
Share your insights to support the future of the ÌÇÐĹÙÍø
Please note that as a Commonwealth Alumnus you are expected to adhere to the standards of conduct and behaviour outlined in the ÌÇÐĹÙÍø Code of Conduct for Alumni when taking part in all the above activities.