Commonwealth Professional Fellowships 2026 in UK

The Commonwealth Professional Fellowships 2026 give mid-career professionals from Commonwealth countries, such as Pakistan, a great opportunity to grow their skills. These fellowships offer fully funded placements in the UK, designed for those who want to improve their expertise and contribute positively to their communities.

This program aids leaders who are already having an impact and seeks to build professional skills tied to sustainable development.

Program Details

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Eligibility Criteria

For the 2026 fellowship, candidates should meet these requirements:

• Citizenship in a Commonwealth country (like Pakistan) or refugee/British Protected Person status.
• Permanent residence in a qualifying country.
• Five years of full-time professional work (volunteer work excluded).
• Current employment with plans to return to the same employer after the fellowship.
• Applicants should not have received a Commonwealth Professional Fellowship in the five years before applying.
• Employment outside academic or research roles (except for those seeking administrative training relevant to academia).
• Availability to start the fellowship in February 2026 and participate for its entire duration.

Eligible Development Themes

Fellowships must align with one of the CSC’s six key 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

Fellowship Benefits

The Commonwealth Professional Fellowship for 2026 is a fully funded program that provides:

• Round-trip air travel from your home country to the UK.
• Reimbursement for visa costs.
• A monthly living stipend of £2,104 (outside London) or £2,612 (within London).
• An arrival allowance of up to £1,230.
• Funding between £2,000 and £3,000 for short training courses, visits, or conferences.
• Assistance for disability-related requirements, if needed.

Application Deadline

Kindly submit your application by August, 2025. Don't miss out on this fantastic chance! Apply Now. For latest updates visit News and Scholarships.