Commonwealth Professional Fellowships (2021/22)

The aim of the Commonwealth Professional Fellowships is to provide professionals with the opportunity to enhance knowledge and skills in their given sector, and to have catalytic effects on their workplaces. Mid-career professionals from low- and middle-income countries will spend a period of time at a UK Host organisation working in their sector for a programme of professional development.

All Commonwealth Professional Fellowships in the 2021/22 round are in the thematic area of Girls’ Education.

APPLICATION WINDOW

CLOSED

DEADLINE

30 Aug 2021

PRIZES

Approved return airfare from the Fellow’s home country to the UK

Stipend (living allowance) payable monthly (or pro rata) for the duration of the award at the rate of £1,704 per month, or £2,115 per month for those at organisations in the London metropolitan area (at 2020/21 rate)

If a Fellow declares a disability, a full assessment of needs and eligibility for additional financial support will be offered by the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UK (CSC)

Arrival allowance of up to £22 (at 2020/21 rate), including an element for warm clothing

For the Girls’ Education programme a £1,000 travel allowance to facilitate attendance at events

Reimbursement of the standard visa application fee

Flat rate contribution of £800 to the costs of the Host organisation relating to the administration and support of the Fellow, setting up of appropriate meetings, any materials required, and incidental travel for the Fellow during the award (to be paid to the Host organisation on receipt of an invoice)

Fees can be agreed for costs associated with Fellows attending short courses/conferences as well as travel to visit other UK organisations. Up to a maximum of £3,000 can be agreed for awards of three months (to be paid to the Host organisation on receipt of an invoice)

HOST COUNTRY

United Kingdom

Note that while some organisers may accept applications from all around the world, you may still be required to travel to the host country in order to take part in the later stages of a competition for instance, or you may be required to live there for a period of time to take part in a funded programme (e.g. scholarship, incubator, accelerator).

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Credit: Commonwealth Professional Fellowships (2021/22)

Date Added: 6 Aug 2021