Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the United Kingdom

Commonwealth Scholarships News – Issue 16 (February 2013): Supporting the wider community, Our Scholars and Fellows, Country profile – Trinidad and Tobago, News round-up, Our alumni, Tertiary education in the Commonwealth, Networks and events

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This report was commissioned by the CSC as part of its new programme of evaluation activity. Its authors – Olivier Vardakoulias and Natalie Nicholles of NEF Consulting – were asked to undertake a review of current literature looking at the economic implications of offering international scholarships, with a particular focus on how this might be [...]

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Commonwealth Scholarships News – Issue 15 (September 2012): Commonwealth scholars: New directions, shared perspectives, Our Scholars and Fellows, Country profile – Papua New Guinea, News round-up, Our alumni, Commonwealth connections, Networks and events

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The CSC hosted a workshop on 16-18 March 2012 at Cumberland Lodge for around 45-50 representatives from scholarship providers, funders and NGOs, as well as current Commonwealth Scholars. The aim of the event was to share knowledge and experience of good practice in evaluating international scholarships and to identify the best methods for measuring impact. [...]

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This report examines the impact that Commonwealth Scholarships and Fellowships can have on individuals and on higher education institutions, and the impact that these individuals and institutions can then have on economic and social development. It reports on the targeted awards offered to academic staff and students, before moving on to assess the impact of [...]

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Higher education and international scholarships are boosting good governance and democratic principles in countries across the Commonwealth, according to a new report from the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UK published today. The report, launched at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Perth, Australia, shows that Commonwealth Scholars and Fellows are involved in [...]

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