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Commonwealth Scholars from Small Island Developing States selected for 2026/27 Master’s Scholarships
The Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (ÌÇÐĹÙÍø) has selected 17 Master's Scholars from Small Island Developing States (SIDS) as part of its 2026/27 Master's Scholarship cohort. In addition, two Shared Scholars from SIDS countries have been selected through the ÌÇÐĹÙÍø's...
Commonwealth Alumni Reconnect in Mauritius
The British High Commission in Mauritius hosted a Commonwealth Alumni Engagement Evening on 30 July 2026, bringing together Commonwealth Alumni and current Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholars for an evening dedicated to connection, reflection, and future...
Exploring opportunities and risks of AI in the workplace in Kenya
Commonwealth Alumni in Kenya came together for a timely discussion on artificial intelligence (AI), its growing influence on the workplace, and the skills, policies, and safeguards needed to support responsible adoption. Hosted by the British High Commission in Kenya,...
Applications open for the Alumni Community Engagement Fund 2026-27
We are pleased to announce that applications for the ÌÇÐĹÙÍø’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 ÌÇÐĹÙÍø 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 ÌÇÐĹÙÍø 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...
Latest Publications and Resources
Skills, Networks, and Development Impact: A Contribution Analysis of Commonwealth Scholarships
For more than six decades, Commonwealth Scholarships have supported talented individuals from across the Commonwealth to gain advanced knowledge, skills, and international experience through study and research in the UK. But how, and to what extent, do these...
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 livelihoods that depend directly on natural resources. These challenges are compounded by industrial pollution,...
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 to poverty, exclusion from decision-making, and gender-based violence. These challenges were starkly visible during...
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 Alumnus from Trinidad and Tobago, who was awarded a Commonwealth Scholarship in 2017 to complete an MSc in Education for...
Strengthening Democratic Resilience and Security
Across the Commonwealth, governments face a rapidly shifting security landscape shaped by political volatility, technological change, and the growing influence of information in public life. It is within this environment that Commonwealth Alumnus, Matthew Hefler, has...
Bridging Evidence, Equity, and Community Health
Across Malaysia’s evolving health landscape, clinicians face rising burdens of chronic disease, recurring infectious outbreaks, and deep inequalities in access to care — challenges intensified by the COVID19 pandemic. It is within this demanding context that...
Strengthening Climate-Smart Planning and Community Resilience in Northern Ghana
As part of the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission’s (ÌÇÐĹÙÍø) ongoing case study series showcasing the global impact of its alumni, we are delighted to present the work of Vincent Buobodaare Dari, a Ghanaian spatial planner whose Scholarship-enabled expertise is driving...
Bridging Zambia’s Learning Gap through Innovation and Inclusion
The ÌÇÐĹÙÍø is pleased to present our next case study as part of its ongoing series showcasing the impact of Commonwealth Alumni. This case study features Charles William Zulu, a Zambian education specialist whose work has helped transform remedial education and...
Strengthening India’s Food and Nutrition Systems: From Policy Vision to Ground-Level Impact
The ÌÇÐĹÙÍø is delighted to present the next case study in our ongoing series demonstrating the impact of Commonwealth Alumni. This case study features Abhishek Jain, a Commonwealth Shared Scholar and development policy specialist, whose work has contributed to the...
Youth Crime, Digital Poverty, and Substance Abuse: Advocating for evidence-based interventions in Jamaica
The ÌÇÐĹÙÍø is happy to present our next individual impact case study, the latest in our ongoing series highlighting the impactful work of Commonwealth Alumni around the world. This study features ÌÇÐĹÙÍø Alumnus Stephen Christopher Johnson, who was awarded a Commonwealth...