COMMONWEALTH PROFESSIONAL FELLOWSHIP 2024( FULLY FUNDED)
Commonwealth Professional Fellowships are designed for mid-career professionals from low and middle-income Commonwealth countries to spend time at a UK host organization for professional development. The aim is to enhance their knowledge and skills, benefiting their workplaces. These fellowships are targeted at professionals with five years of relevant work experience and focus on six development themes: science and technology, health systems, innovation and entrepreneurship, global peace and governance, crisis resilience, and access and inclusion. The CSC seeks talented individuals capable of driving change and promotes equal opportunity and non-discrimination, encouraging diverse applications. Information on disability support is available in the CSC disability support statement.
What are the Benefits?
Each Commonwealth Professional Fellowship provides:
- Approved return airfare from the Fellow’s home country to the UK.
- Reimbursement of the standard visa application fee.
- A monthly stipend of £2,057, or £2,553 for those in the London area.
- A full assessment of needs and potential additional financial support for Fellows with disabilities.
- An arrival allowance of up to £1,156.60, including for warm clothing.
- Up to £3,000 for short courses, conferences, and travel to other UK organizations as part of the program.
Fellowships Eligibility Criteria:
Commonwealth Professional Fellowships are designed for mid-career professionals from low and middle-income countries, offering them the chance to spend time at a UK host organization for a program focused on professional development within their sector. The fellowship aims to enhance professionals' knowledge and skills in their specific sectors, fostering significant positive impacts in their workplaces.
Intended Beneficiaries: These fellowships target mid-career professionals with at least five years of relevant work experience, working in organizations in low and middle-income Commonwealth countries.
The Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (CSC) seeks to identify talented individuals with the potential to drive change. We are committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination, encouraging from a diverse range of candidates. For more information on the support available to candidates with disabilities, please refer to the CSC disability support statement.
The fellowships are available under six key development themes:
- Science and technology for development
- Strengthening health systems and capacity
- Promoting innovation and entrepreneurship
- Strengthening global peace, security, and governance
- Strengthening resilience and response to crises
- Access, inclusion, and opportunity
Conclusion
Submit your application for a Commonwealth Professional Fellowship "HERE" . The application deadline is 17:00 BST on Monday, 5 August. The 2025 Professional Fellowship program targets professionals whose work aligns with the CSC’s six development themes. Fellowships will be available for a duration of six weeks to three months, beginning in February 2025.