The prestigious Commonwealth Professional Fellowships are back with a groundbreaking opportunity for mid-career professionals from eligible Commonwealth nations. If you’re passionate about sustainable development, peacebuilding, health, governance, or innovation, this is your chance to fast-track your career through an exclusive fully-funded fellowship in the United Kingdom.
This time-sensitive opportunity offers selected professionals the rare privilege to work, learn, and network in the UK while gaining hands-on experience through tailored host-organized development programmes. Fellows benefit from zero fees, a monthly stipend, full travel coverage, and a generous allowance for professional learning resources and conferences.
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More than just a fellowship, this is a transformational journey that equips individuals with the tools and global exposure needed to make a measurable impact in their home countries. With a limited number of slots, this is the final call for committed professionals who want to unlock next-level opportunities on a global stage.
Whether you work in public health, tech for development, governance, education, entrepreneurship, or climate resilience, the Commonwealth Professional Fellowship offers you a game-changing experience to connect with other global changemakers, access UK resources, and return empowered to drive localized change at scale.
Successful applicants will join a prestigious network of global professionals, receive an unbeatable UK training opportunity, and contribute to the six core CSC development themes:
1. Science and Technology for Development
2. Strengthening Health Systems and Capacity
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3. Promoting Global Prosperity
4. Strengthening Global Peace, Security, and Governance
5. Strengthening Resilience and Response to Crises
6. Access, Inclusion and Opportunity
If you are a visionary leader or aspiring changemaker, do not let this exclusive deal slip away. The Commonwealth Professional Fellowship is your gateway to next-level global exposure. Seize this life-changing opportunity to elevate your professional journey, develop cutting-edge skills, and bring back powerful tools to your home country.
Name of Organizer
Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (CSC), United Kingdom
Requirement/Eligibility
To qualify for the Commonwealth Professional Fellowship, candidates must meet the following criteria:
1. Be a citizen of, or have been granted refugee status by, an eligible Commonwealth country, or be a British Protected Person.
2. Permanently reside in an eligible Commonwealth country.
3. Possess at least five years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, work experience in a relevant professional field by the start date of the fellowship. Voluntary work is not considered toward this requirement.
4. Be currently employed at the time of application. Applicants must demonstrate a strong commitment to returning to their current employer after the fellowship.
5. Not have undertaken a Commonwealth Professional Fellowship within the last five years.
6. Be applying for a fellowship related to professional development; academic research and teaching roles are not eligible, except where the programme is related to academic management.
7. Be able to demonstrate how the fellowship aligns with the CSC’s six development themes and how the experience will enhance development in their home country.
8. Submit two valid references (at least one from their current employer) before the application deadline.
9. Meet the English language requirements as specified by the hosting institution or programme (as applicable).
10. Be available to travel to the UK for a placement that lasts from six weeks to three months during the fellowship timeline set by the CSC.
Duration/Stipend
The duration of the Commonwealth Professional Fellowship ranges from a minimum of six weeks to a maximum of three months, typically scheduled between February and May 2025. The fellowship is fully funded, with no cost to participants.
The financial support includes:
Return economy-class airfare from the fellow’s home country to the UK
Visa application fee reimbursement
Monthly living allowance of:
- £2,057 per month for placements outside of London
- £2,553 per month for placements within the London metropolitan area
- Arrival allowance of up to £1,156.60 for settling in and necessary expenses
- Up to £3,000 in additional funding available to host organisations to support fellows’ professional development activities such as short courses, conferences, and essential travel
- Support for disabilities, assessed on a case-by-case basis
This package offers exceptional value, ensuring fellows are financially secure while gaining invaluable UK experience.
Deadline
5 August 2024
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