Applications for the Commonwealth Professional Fellowships 2026 are open now. It is a fully-funded program in the UK for mid-career professionals from low and middle-income Commonwealth countries. It focuses on Girls’ Education and helps professionals grow their skills and make a bigger impact in their fields. To join you need at least five years of experience. There are five host programs: Organization Knowledge for Change, Cardiff University’s Phoenix, Project the Commonwealth Telecommunication, Windle Trust International, and Life Gate Outreach Center. The program is run by the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission and aims to support sustainable development equality and leadership in different communities. It covers all costs including living expenses and even a warm clothing allowance.
Quick Overview:
- Focus Theme: Girls’ Education.
- Target Audience: Mid-career professionals from eligible Commonwealth countries.
- Duration & Host Organizations: 5 UK-based programs.
- Eligibility: At least 5 years of relevant experience.
- Funding: All expenses covered including clothing allowance.
- Goal: Boost professional impact and promote sustainable development and equality in education.
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Commonwealth 2026 Professional Fellowships Summary
| Fellowship In | United Kingdom (UK) |
| Available For | Internationals |
| Fellowship Type | Fully Funded |
| Funded By | UK Department for International Development (DFID) |
| Last Date to Apply | 22 August 2025 |
Fellowship Benefits
- Monthly Living Allowance:
- Outside London: £2104 per month.
- Inside London: £2612 per month.
- Host Institution Funding: £3000 for program support (paid after invoicing).
- Relocation Support: One-time arrival grant: £1183.20.
- Disability Assistance: Extra support available based on need.
- Visa Reimbursement: UK visa fees covered.
Eligibility Criteria
- Must be a citizen of a Commonwealth country
- OR be a British-protected person
- OR have refugee status there
- Must live permanently in an eligible Commonwealth country.
- Cannot have done this fellowship in the last 5 years.
- Must have at least 5 years of full-time work (or equal part-time) in the field.
- Must have a current job when applying.
- The program is not for getting a degree or doing research.
- Must be available to attend the full fellowship on the set dates.
Required Documents
- Volunteer/leadership summary (max 500 words)
- Digital scan of passport or national ID
- Personal statement (max 300 words)
- List of publications/prizes (if any)
- Three referees’ names and contact info (including current employer)
- Development Impact Statement (4 parts)
- Undergraduate/postgraduate certificates (if applicable)
- Employment details (max 100 words)
Eligible Countries List
- Gabon
- Lesotho
- Papua New Guinea
- Malaysia
- Belize
- Fiji
- South Africa
- Pakistan
- St Vincent and The Grenadines
- Dominica
- Nauru
- Nigeria
- Togo
- Samoa
- The Gambia
- Solomon Islands
- Kenya
- India
- Rwanda
- Tonga
- Uganda
- Vanuatu
- Malawi
- Kiribati
- Namibia
- Sierra Leone
- Cameroon
- Jamaica
- Grenada
- Montserrat
- Maldives
- Zambia
- Tuvalu
- Mauritius
- Mozambique
- Botswana
- St Lucia
- Bangladesh
- St Helena
- Eswatini
- Ghana
- Sri Lanka
How to Apply? Commonwealth 2026 Professional Fellowships
Application process is online. Applicants from Commonwealth eligible countries can now apply from the link given below.