On 1 November, the Solomon Islands Commonwealth Scholars Alumni Association (SICSAA) held an event to celebrate the 65th anniversary of the Â鶹´«Ã½ (Â鶹´«Ã½). Since 1988, 16 citizens of the Solomon Islands have been awarded a...
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Commonwealth Alumni Association of Zambia (CAAZ) celebrates 65 years of Commonwealth Scholarships
To bring together Commonwealth Alumni and celebrate the impact and achievements of Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship recipients in Zambia, on 26 October the Commonwealth Alumni Association of Zambia (CAAZ) held an away-day at the Kuzipa Campsite in Lusaka. The...
Commonwealth Alumni in Nigeria hold first international conference
On 14 and 15 October, the Commonwealth Scholars and Fellows Alumni Association Nigeria (COSFAN) held their first international conference on the theme, ‘Reimagining an inclusive society through governance, technology and social justice’. The event was held at the...
Showcasing Commonwealth Entrepreneurs in Nigeria
On 03 October 2024, Commonwealth Alumni in Nigeria convened to showcase and spotlight development impact through entrepreneurship and business innovation, as part of their celebrations to mark 65 years of Commonwealth Scholarships. The event comprised a business fair...
British High Commission in Sierra Leone hosts reception for 2024 Commonwealth Scholars
On 19 September, 2024 Commonwealth Scholars from Sierra Leone joined fellow 2024 Chevening Scholars at a pre-departure reception hosted by the British High Commission in Sierra Leone. The new British High Commissioner, Josephine Gauld, hosted the event, her first...
Nurturing an entrepreneurial mindset in Zambia
On 19 August, the Commonwealth Alumni Association of Zambia (CAAZ) held a webinar on the importance of entrepreneurship, and the skills needed for alumni to thrive in entrepreneurial ventures. The event explored the concept of an entrepreneurial mindset through...
Meet the 2024 Â鶹´«Ã½ Alumni Community Engagement Fund organisers
The Â鶹´«Ã½ Alumni Team are pleased to announce the winners of the 2024 Â鶹´«Ã½ Alumni Community Engagement Fund (ACEF). Over the next nine months, they will plan and deliver community-focused engagement activities to raise awareness across one of five chosen themes. Keep...
Alumni collaborate to promote Commonwealth Scholarships in West Africa
On 30 July, three alumni associations in West Africa collaborated to deliver an information session on Commonwealth Scholarships to prospective applicants. Commonwealth Alumni representing the Commonwealth Scholars and Fellows Alumni Association Nigeria (COSFAN),...
Alumni in Ghana support students in preparing for life after school
On 24 July, the Commonwealth Scholars and Fellows Alumni, Ghana (CoSFAG) delivered an interactive workshop for final year undergraduate students at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST).  The workshop sought to help students to prepare for...
Highlighting the role of geospatial data in sustainable development in Malawi
On 19 July, the Malawi Commonwealth Alumni Network (MCAN) held an event to discuss the role of geospatial technology and data in achieving sustainable development. The event brought together an expert panel representing government, academia and data science. Through a...