Applications for one of the most awaited Commonwealth Professional Fellowships 2026 in the United Kingdom are now open. For those who are not aware of this prestigious fellowship, in this post, we will cover all the details. Please ensure you read all the given details carefully before applying. The Commonwealth Professional Fellowship is designed for mid-career professionals from low and middle-income countries to spend a specific period at one of the participating host organizations in the United Kingdom.
The duration of the fellowship is 6 weeks to 3 months, during which fellows will be working in their desired sector for professional development. The fellowship aims to equip mid-career professionals with skills and knowledge in their respective areas and enable them to contribute to their home communities once they return. The fellowship is calling for applications from Professionals with at least 5 years of relevant work experience in a working organization in low and middle-income commonwealth countries. The CSC fellowship is committed to non-discrimination and equal opportunity, applications from diverse backgrounds are invited to submit the applications.
The fellowship is funded by the UK’s Department for International Development and administered by the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission. If you have the potential to make change, then this fellowship is for you. Don’t miss out. Applicants interested in the CSC fellowship need to submit their application by August 22, 2025. Check out more details below.
Commonwealth Professional Fellowship 2026 Overview
- Host Country: United Kingdom
- Program Type: Fellowship
- Eligible Countries: Low & middle-income countries
- Coverage: Fully Funded
- Duration: 6 weeks – 3 Months
- Application Deadline: August 22, 2025
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Fellowship Themes
The CSC Professional fellowships are offered in the 5 major development themes. Individuals working in the following sectors are invited to apply:
- Science and technology for development
- Promoting innovation & entrepreneurship
- Strengthening global peace, security & governance
- Strengthening resilience & response to crises
- Access, inclusion & opportunity
- Strengthening health systems & capacity
Financial Assistance
The fellowship is fully funded by the UK’s Department for International Development and offers comprehensive support for the duration of the program. Each fellowship provides:
- Return Airfare Coverafe to/from the UK
- Reimbursement of visa application fee
- A monthly allowance of:
- £2,104 per month
- £2,612 per month for an organization located in London
- Disability support
- Relocation allowance of up to £1,183.20
- A stipend of  £2,000 per Fellow by the host organization for conferences/short courses
Eligibility Criteria:
Applicants meeting the following criteria are invited to submit their applications for the CSC Professional fellowship:
- Mid-career professionals from low & middle-income countries
- Individuals granted refugee status by a Commonwealth country
- Individuals with 5 years full-time or part-time work experience in an area related to your fellowship programme.
- Applicants must be in employment at the time of application
- Return to their working organization upon completion of the program
- Previously not participated in the Commonwealth fellowship
- Available to undertake a fellowship for the complete duration
Eligible Countries:
Citizens of the following low & Middle-income countries are eligible to apply:
Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Vanuatu, Zambia St Lucia, St Vincent and The Grenadines, Samoa, Sierra Leone, Solomon Islands, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Togo, Bangladesh, Rwanda, St Helena, Mozambique, Namibia, Ghana, Grenada, Guyana, India, Jamaica, Kenya, Kiribati, Lesotho, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Mauritius, Montserrat, Nauru, Nigeria, Tonga, Tuvalu, Uganda, Belize, Botswana, Cameroon, Dominica, Eswatini, Fiji, Gabon, The Gambia.
Host Organizations:
Multiple UK-based organizations are participating in this fellowship program. Check out the details for each programme by visiting the link below
- Bees for Development
- Tackle
- Lifegate Outreach Centre
- Lancaster University
- Central and North West London NHS Foundation TrustÂ
- Causeway Coast and Glens Borough CouncilÂ
- Knowledge for ChangeÂ
- British Geological SurveyÂ
Application Materials:
- A scanned copy of a passport/national ID card
- Personal statement not exceeding 500 words
- Educational background (Degree Certificate, Transcripts)
- Two professional reference letters, one from the current employer
- List 10 publications and prizes
- Statement of relevance of previous work experience
Important Dates
- Host Organization Announcement: July 2025
- Application window: July 1 – August 22, 2025
- Result Announcement: October 2025
- Fellowship Starts: February 2026
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- KAUST Global Fellowship 2026 in Kingdom of Saudi ArabiaÂ
- Asia-Europe Training and Youth Summit 2025 in Copenhagen
How to Apply for Commonwealth Professional Fellowships 2026?
The application process is online, via the official portal. Visit the steps below to apply
- Step 1: Visit the official link
- Step 2: Complete the online application form
- Step 3: Upload all the required documents
- Step 4: Apply before the application deadline
Deadline: Friday 22, August 2025 at 16:00 BST
Visit the official link below to submit your online application:
APPLY FOR CSC PROFESSIONAL FELLOWSHIP IN UK
Here are some valuable tips you should consider applying:
Applicants must choose the host programme or theme that strongly aligns with their work
- Make sure all the referees submit details on time
- Review complete application details before starting with the application
- Don’t exceed the word limits, and complete all the sections in the application
