As a Commonwealth Alumnus, you can join a local alumni association in your home country, or wherever you are currently living or working. These groups are led by passionate alumni volunteers who work hard to create vibrant, inclusive communities for all members.
Through the Bangladesh Association of Commonwealth Scholars and Fellows (BACSAF), Commonwealth Alumni have the scope to share their ideas and values. BACSAF’s mission is to bring Bangladeshi Commonwealth Alumni together, enable them to utilise their individual and collective expertise towards positive impacts on the socio-economy of Bangladesh, and contribute to a sustainable relationship between Bangladesh and the UK.
The key objectives of the association are to share the experience acquired in the UK or other Commonwealth countries amongst members, promote social and professional interaction among Commonwealth Alumni, provide assistance and professional advice to future Commonwealth Scholars, create a forum for intellectual exchange between alumni and the general public, and foster relations with Commonwealth Alumni in other countries.
The CACSF is an alumni association of all scholars and fellows who have completed their bachelor, certificate, PhD, and post-doctoral programmes under the Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan (CSFP), the Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarship programme (QECS) or its predecessors, who are citizens of Canada at the time of their award, who studied in Canada, or alumni who now live in Canada.
The key objectives and aims of the CDCSAA are to provide a platform for potential scholars in Dominica to learn more about Commonwealth Scholarships, create an avenue for past scholars to meet as professionals on topics relevant to small island developing states, promote the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in Dominica, and sensitise the Commonwealth Scholarship Alumni community about Dominica.
Commonwealth Scholars & Fellows Alumni, Ghana (CoSFAG) promotes networking and collaboration amongst Commonwealth Scholars in Ghana and abroad. It seeks to support the objectives of the Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan (CSFP) including advancement of education, leadership values, gender equity, women empowerment, and rural development. CoSFAG also provides support for youth mentorship, education and entrepreneurship.
The GACSF is an alumni association for all scholars and fellows from Guyana who have received a scholarship under the Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan (CSFP).
ACSF (India) is a non-political, non-profitable body that aims at consolidating and channeling the collective strength and energies of Commonwealth Scholars and Fellows towards a holistic and sustainable development of India.
The aim of the CSAAJ is to create knowledge networks by connecting the recipients of Commonwealth Scholarships and Fellowship, create a framework through which Commonwealth Alumni can play a pivotal role in helping to guide development and foster sustained growth, and host regular engagement events to leverage the expertise of alumni in Jamaica.
The CSAAK aims to initiate, promote and maintain contact and networking between Commonwealth Alumni in Kenya and provide information and link young Kenyan scholars with potential scholarship programmes. The association seeks to enhance communication and exchange of information between members through the organisation of educational meetings, panels, workshops, study-groups, colloquia, seminars, symposia, and social events, and foster and maintain information and exchange links with other Commonwealth Scholarship alumni associations.
The aims of this association are to assist in the recruitment of future Commonwealth Scholars, promote a lifelong relationship for Commonwealth Alumni and provide a forum to exchange professional knowledge through organisation of activities including technical conferences, seminars, and training. The association also seeks to support deserving students through an association scholarship fund.
This aim of this association is to facilitate a meaningful post-award experience for Commonwealth Scholarship awardees in Malawi.
The MyCAA seeks to promote networking between Commonwealth Alumni and Scholars from Malaysia through events and activities aimed at networking and building in-country and global connections.
The objectives of UKCAC are to create a platform for Commonwealth and Chevening Alumni to meet and help form networks of knowledge, to guide new Commonwealth Scholars/Fellows, and organise social and academic events, such as lectures by Commonwealth Alumni and welcome back events for Commonwealth and Chevening Alumni
MCSAA aims to promote the visibility and impact of Commonwealth Scholarships beyond academic institutions, by fostering a strong, engaged alumni network dedicated to advancing sustainable development in Mozambique. A diverse and committed group of Mozambican graduates, united by a shared experience of academic excellence, cultural exchange, and leadership development, we represent a range of disciplines and professional backgrounds. The MCSAA is a platform for collaboration, innovation, and long-term impact.
Commonwealth Scholars and Fellows Alumni Association, Nigeria (COSFAN) is a body consisting of Nigerians who have enjoyed the sponsorship of the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (CSC), United Kingdom in their respective postgraduate academic pursuits or career enhancement from 1960 to date. The main objective of COSFAN is to use the knowledge which members received, both locally and overseas, to positively impact Nigerian society, especially in the thematic areas of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), education being the foremost.
PAACS enables Commonwealth Scholars and Alumni from alumni to stay connected.
The RCSF is the family of Commonwealth Alumni in Rwanda founded in 2019 with the aim of developing Commonwealth Alumni through networking and giving back to the Rwanda community
As ambassadors for the CSC, the association promotes the CSC by recruiting the best and brightest individuals from Saint Lucia to exchange ideas and recognise the diversity of fellow alumni in terms of race, religion, gender, sexuality, and cultural values. We encourage members to join the association for the benefit of past and future scholars.
The association aims to connect Commonwealth Alumni, Distance Learning and UK based current Scholars by fostering an active and engaged community through events and engagement activities.
The CAASL is a vibrant community of Commonwealth Scholars and Fellows that aims to engage and promote the interests of its members through professional networking, knowledge exchange, and collaboration. CAASL prides itself on members who are experts across various specialisations and is using this network to give back to society, promote initiatives that will help others, and support more candidates to benefit from the Commonwealth Scholarships.
The aim of SICSAA is to unite a professional network of Scholars and Alumni from the Solomon Islands. The association is responsible for organising local events, sharing knowledge, experiences and expertise geared towards the socio-economic development of the Solomon Islands whilst strengthening the relationship between the Solomon Islands and the UK.
The COSFA-SA seeks to support the wider aims of the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission as ambassadors, contribute towards national and global development priorities, and serve as a platform for networking, knowledge-sharing, and professional development amongst alumni.
The CSFAAU seeks to support the wider aims of the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission as ambassadors, to contribute towards national and global development priorities, and serve as a platform for networking, knowledge sharing, and professional development amongst alumni.
The Sanya Africa Midwives Alumni Association (SAMCA) is part of the CSFAAU and represents the Sanyu nominated midwives and doctors who completed a Commonwealth Professional Fellowship.
The Commonwealth Alumni Association of Zambia comprises scholars who have been recipients of Commonwealth Scholarships. They are committed to fostering educational and career advancement opportunities within Zambia. The association’s primary objective is to promote the legacy of contributing to the country’s development. This is achieved through various means, including endorsing developmental initiatives and advocating for Commonwealth scholarships. The association actively engages in networking activities and facilitates career development opportunities to empower individuals within the Commonwealth network and beyond.
Don’t see an alumni association in your country yet? Why not lead the way? We are always looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help build vibrant local networks, host events, and bring fellow alumni together.
