The Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (CSC) is offering the Commonwealth Professional Fellowship 2025 program for mid-career professionals from low and middle-income Commonwealth countries. This fully funded fellowship provides an opportunity to gain valuable experience and knowledge at a UK organization relevant to your field.
Fellowship Overview
- Target audience: Mid-career professionals from eligible Commonwealth countries (listed below)
- Benefits:
- Return airfare
- Standard visa application fee reimbursement
- Monthly stipend: £2,057 (outside London) or £2,553 (London)
- Arrival allowance: up to £1,156.60
- Funding for short courses, conferences, and travel within the UK (up to £3,000)
- Duration: 6 weeks to 3 months (starting February 2025)
- Focus areas: Aligned with CSC’s development themes (details on website)
Eligibility
- Be a citizen of an eligible Commonwealth country (listed on application website)
- Have at least 5 years of relevant full-time or part-time work experience
- Currently employed
- Provide two references
How to Apply
- Review the list of host organizations in the UK (https://cscuk.fcdo.gov.uk/scholarships/commonwealth-professional-fellowships-information-for-candidates/).
- Apply online through the official CSC website (https://cscuk.fcdo.gov.uk/scholarships/commonwealth-professional-fellowships-information-for-candidates/).
Don’t miss this chance to develop your professional skills and contribute to your home country’s growth!