Application is invited to apply for Commonwealth Professional Fellowships 2024. The main purpose of these fellowships is to empower professionals by enabling them to enhance their knowledge and skills within their specific fields. Commonwealth is given the opportunity to undertake a period of professional development by working with a UK host organization in their respective sectors.
The Commonwealth Professional Fellowships are a prestigious and competitive program that offers professionals from Commonwealth countries the opportunity to undertake short-term professional development and training in the United Kingdom (UK). This initiative is part of the Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan (CSFP), which aims to foster international cooperation and collaboration among member countries.
The fellowships are funded by the UK government’s Department for Education and administered by the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UK (CSCUK). They are designed to facilitate knowledge exchange, skill enhancement, and capacity building by providing selected individuals with access to high-quality training, networking opportunities, and hands-on work experience.
Commonwealth Professional Fellowships 2024
- Fully Funded
- UK Universities
- Fellowship
- All Subjects
- International Students
- UK
- Deadline: 16 August 2023
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Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the Commonwealth Professional Fellowships, prospective applicants must meet the following requirements:
Citizenship: Applicants must be citizens of an eligible Commonwealth country or have been granted refugee status by such a country. They may also be British Protected Persons.
Residency: Prospective Fellows should be permanent residents of an eligible Commonwealth country.
Work Experience: Applicants must have a minimum of five years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, relevant work experience in a profession related to the subject of the fellowship program. Voluntary work experience will not be considered for meeting this minimum requirement.
Employment: At the time of application, candidates should be employed by an organization to which they will return upon the completion of the fellowship.
References: Each applicant must provide at least two references, one of them being from their current employer. Failure to receive references by the reference closing date will render the application ineligible.
Previous Fellowships: Candidates must not have participated in a Commonwealth Professional Fellowship within the last five years at the time of accepting the award.
Academic Programs: The fellowship is not intended for those seeking to undertake academic research or study. While academics are eligible to apply, the focus should be on programs related to academic management rather than research or courses relevant to their research subject.
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Eligible Nationalities:
International students from the following countries can apply for this fellowship:
- Bangladesh
- Belize
- Botswana
- Cameroon
- Dominica
- Eswatini
- Fiji
- Gabon
- The Gambia
- Ghana
- Grenada
- Guyana
- India
- Jamaica
- Kenya
- Kiribati
- Lesotho
- Malawi
- Malaysia
- Maldives
- Mauritius
- Montserrat
- Mozambique
- Namibia
- Nauru
- Nigeria
- Pakistan
- Papua New Guinea
- Rwanda
- St Helena
- St Lucia
- St Vincent and The Grenadines
- Samoa
- Sierra Leone
- Solomon Islands
- South Africa
- Sri Lanka
- Tanzania
- Togo
- Tonga
- Tuvalu
- Uganda
- Vanuatu
- Zambia
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Scholarship Benefits
The Commonwealth Professional Fellowships offer the following benefits to successful applicants:
Approved Return Airfare: Fellows receive round-trip airfare from their home country to the UK.
Visa Application Fee Reimbursement: The standard visa application fee is reimbursed to the Fellows.
Stipend (Living Allowance): Throughout the duration of the award, Fellows are provided with a monthly stipend (or pro rata) at the rate of £1,944 per month. For those placed at organizations in the London metropolitan area, the stipend is £2,397 per month. These rates are based on 2022/23 levels.
Disability Support: Fellows with declared disabilities are eligible for a full assessment of needs and may receive additional financial support, as offered by the CSC. More details on disability support can be found in the CSC disability support statement.
Arrival Allowance: An arrival allowance of up to £1,061.10 (at 2022/23 levels) is provided, which includes an element for warm clothing.
Support for Short Courses and Conferences: Host organizations can agree to cover a maximum of £3,000 per Fellow for attending short courses or conferences, as well as travel expenses for visiting other UK organizations if it is an integral part of the fellowship program. Host organizations should adhere to the restrictions outlined in the guidance on claimable costs.
These benefits are aimed at ensuring that Fellows have the necessary financial support to make the most of their fellowship experience and focus on their professional development and learning during their time in the UK.
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Available Subjects:
These fellowships are offered under six development themes:
- Science and technology for development
- Strengthening health systems and capacity
- Promoting global prosperity
- Strengthening global peace, security, and governance
- Strengthening resilience and response to crises
- Access, inclusion, and opportunity
How To Apply
The application process for the Fellowship is currently open and will conclude at 16:00 BST on Wednesday, 16th August 2023.
To apply, please complete the online application form. You can find the application form by visiting the ‘Completing Application Form‘ tab.
The 2024 Professional Fellowship program is targeted at professionals whose work aligns with the CSC’s six development themes.
The Fellowships awarded will be valid for a duration ranging from six weeks to three months, commencing in February 2024.
For more information please check the official source.
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