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
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,...
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...
Latest news
Introducing the winners of the 2026 Alumni Community Engagement Fund
We are delighted to announce the 2026 recipients of the ÌÇÐĹÙÍø Alumni Community Engagement Fund (ACEF). The fund showcases how small changes...
Applications open for the ÌÇÐĹÙÍø Mentoring Programme 2026-27
We are pleased to announce that applications are now open for the ÌÇÐĹÙÍø Mentoring Programme 2026-27. The ÌÇÐĹÙÍø’s Mentoring Programme connects...
Bridging the finance gap for women and youth entrepreneurs in Antigua and Barbuda
On 18 June 2026, Commonwealth Alumnus Edward Dixon brought together women and youth entrepreneurs in Antigua and Barbuda for a symposium on access to finance. Held at the University of the West Indies, Five Islands Campus, the event connected business owners with key stakeholders to explore practical routes to growth and entrepreneurship opportunities.