Applications are now open for the Commonwealth Professional Fellowships, designed to support mid-career professionals from low- and middle-income countries with a period of professional development and mentorship at a UK-based organisation.
The programme, run by the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (CSC), seeks talented individuals with the potential to drive change in their communities. The CSC promotes equal opportunity and encourages applications from candidates of all backgrounds.
The fellowships aim to equip professionals with advanced knowledge and skills in their field, enabling them to create lasting impact in their workplaces and beyond.
Development themes
Fellowships are available under six themes:
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Science and technology for development
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Strengthening health systems and capacity
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Promoting innovation and entrepreneurship
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Strengthening global peace, security and governance
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Strengthening resilience and response to crises
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Access, inclusion and opportunity
Funding benefits
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Approved return airfare from the Fellow’s home country to the UK
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Reimbursement of the standard visa application fee
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Stipend for living expenses
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Arrival allowance
Eligibility
Applicants must:
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Be mid-career professionals with at least five years of relevant work experience in an organisation in a low- or middle-income Commonwealth country
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Be a citizen of, have refugee status in, or be a British Protected Person from an eligible Commonwealth country
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Be permanently resident in an eligible Commonwealth country
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Be employed at the time of application and return to the same organisation after the fellowship
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Provide at least two references, including one from their current employer
How to apply
Click here to apply before August 22, 2025
The Commonwealth Professional Fellowships are open for applications, targeting mid-career professionals from low- and middle-income countries. The initiative by the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (CSC) focuses on enhancing knowledge and skills in six development areas: science and technology, health systems, innovation, global peace, crisis resilience, and inclusion. Benefits include return airfare, visa fee reimbursement, living stipend, and arrival allowance. Eligible candidates must have five years of work experience, be from an eligible Commonwealth country, and return to their organization post-fellowship. The application deadline is August 22, 2025.
