Commonwealth Professional Fellowship 2026: Shall we explore the possibility of a fully-funded fellowship in the United Kingdom?
The UK Government has announced the commencement of applications for the Commonwealth Professional Fellowship 2026 for interested candidates.
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The Commonwealth Professional Fellowships provides £11,809 as funding to cover living expenses, travel, conference, and clothing for the period of the programme.
In this post, the full details of the eligibility, benefits, timeline, and application procedure for the Commonwealth Professional Fellowship will be provided.
Commonwealth Professional Fellowship Abstract
- Host: UK Government
- Study Abroad: Study Abroad || Study-In-UK
- Location: United Kingdom (UK)
- Category: Scholarships || Undergraduate Scholarships
- Benefits: Full Sponsorship
- £2,612 Monthly Stipend
- Travel Costs (Visa + Airfare)
- Arrival Allowances
- Eligibility: All Countries
- Deadline: August 22, 2025
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Commonwealth Professional Fellowship Details
Commonwealth Professional Fellowships are for mid-career professionals from low and middle income countries to spend a period of time at a UK host organisation working in their sector for a programme of professional development.
The Commonwealth Professional Fellowship provides professionals with the opportunity to enhance knowledge and skills in their given sector and to have catalytic effects on their workplaces.
The CSC aims to identify talented individuals who have the potential to make change. These fellowships are offered under six 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
Commonwealth Professional Fellowship Benefits
Each Fellowship provides:
- Approved return airfare from the Fellow’s home country to the UK.
- Reimbursement of the standard visa application fee.
- Stipend (living allowance) payable monthly (or pro rata) for the duration of the award at the rate of £2,104 per month, or £2,612 per month for those at organisations in the London metropolitan area (rates quoted at 2024/25 levels).
- If a Fellow declares a disability, a full assessment of needs and eligibility for additional financial support will be offered by the CSC. See the CSC disability support statement for more information.
- Arrival allowance of up to £1,183.20 (rates quoted at 2024/25 levels), including an element for warm clothing.
- A maximum of £2,000 per Fellow can be agreed by host organisations for short courses/conferences as well as travel to visit other UK organisations where this forms an integral part of the programme.
- Fellowships will be tenable for between six weeks and three months starting from February 2026.
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Commonwealth Fellowship 2026 Requirements
To be eligible for the Commonwealth Fellowship 2026, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
- Be a citizen of or have been granted refugee status by an eligible Commonwealth country, or be a British Protected Person
- Be permanently resident in an eligible Commonwealth country
- Have at least five years’ full-time, or equivalent part-time, relevant work experience, in a profession related to the subject of the fellowship programme, by the proposed start of the fellowship – voluntary work experience will not be counted towards this minimum
- Be in employment at the time of application at an organisation that they will return to upon completion of the fellowship
- Provide at least two references, one of which must be from their current employer. Any applications for which references are not received will be considered ineligible.
- Not have undertaken a Commonwealth Professional Fellowship within the last five years (at the time of taking up the award)
- Not be seeking to undertake an academic programme of research or study. Academics are eligible to apply for the scheme, but only to undertake programmes of academic management, not research or courses relevant to their research subject
- Be available to undertake their fellowship from the prescribed start date
In addition to the above, prospective fellows must ensure they meet any eligibility criteria set out by each individual host organisation.
Required Documents for Commonwealth Fellowship 2026
While applying for the Commonwealth Fellowship 2026, you will be required to submit the following documents;
- Provide a scan of your passport or national identity card
- Provide a personal statement to summarise the ways in which your personal background has encouraged you to want to make an impact in your home country (up to 500 words)
- Summarise the ways in which you have engaged in voluntary activities and the opportunities you have had to demonstrate leadership (up to 500 words)
How To Apply for Commonwealth Professional Fellowship
To apply for the Commonwealth Professional Fellowship, follow the instructions we have outlined below;
- Read the information we have provided on this webpage and ensure your eligibility
- Click on the button below to visit the scholarship webpage
- Proceed to Apply for a Commonwealth Professional Fellowship using the online form
In the application form, prospective Fellows are asked to:
- List all undergraduate and postgraduate university qualifications obtained (where applicable)
- List up to 10 publications and prizes (if applicable)
- Provide details of your employment history and explain how each job is relevant to the programme
- Provide a statement on the relevance of your previous work experience to the proposed fellowship (up to 300 words)
- List names and positions of up to three referees who are qualified to comment on both your capacity to benefit from your proposed fellowship in the UK and your ability to deliver development impact afterwards. One of your referees must be your current employer
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Deadline: August 22nd, 2025
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