Are you from a Small Island Developing State (SIDS) and passionate about strengthening education, health, and climate resilience in your community? Here’s your chance to be part of a once-in-a-lifetime initiative. The King’s Commonwealth Fellowship Programme (KCFP), inspired by His Majesty King Charles III, has officially opened to empower students and mid-career professionals across the Commonwealth’s most climate-vulnerable regions.
This programme isn’t just another scholarship—it’s a bold step toward creating long-term impact in communities that are most at risk from climate change and skills shortages.
King’s Commonwealth Fellowship Funding Package
KCFP offers three strands of support, each designed to address urgent needs in education, health, and climate resilience:
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PhD Fellowships: Scholars study in their home country while receiving joint supervision and short research/study training abroad. This includes professional development workshops, skills training, and access to global academic networks.
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Climate Resilience Fellowships: Mid-career public sector, civil society, and private sector professionals gain practical skills to tackle climate change. This includes a one-year hybrid learning programme with in-person modules, online training, and a virtual Community of Practice.
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Undergraduate Scholarships: Full tuition and living costs for students in SIDS pursuing education, healthcare, or engineering degrees, with alumni support to encourage graduates to remain in and serve their local communities.
Eligibility Checks
Applicants of King’s Commonwealth Fellowships 2026 must:
- Be nationals of Commonwealth Small Island Developing States (SIDS) (e.g., Mauritius, Seychelles, Maldives, Fiji, Jamaica, Barbados, etc.).
- Apply to the fellowship strand relevant to their academic or professional stage:
- PhD Fellowships → University staff/researchers in SIDS.
- Climate Resilience Fellowships → Mid-career professionals in public service, NGOs, or private sector.
- Undergraduate Scholarships → Students committed to careers in education, health, or engineering in their home country.
- Demonstrate strong commitment to serving local communities and tackling issues of climate change, education, or public health.
Why Apply?
This King’s fellowship is more than funding—it’s a lifeline for SIDS communities, designed to retain talent, upskill future leaders, and create long-term resilience against global challenges. Fellows and scholars will gain world-class training while staying rooted in their home countries, ensuring the benefits directly strengthen local economies and societies.
If you are determined to lead change in your island nation, the King’s Commonwealth Fellowship Programme could be your pathway to making a lasting impact.
Application Timeline
The application timeline for the King’s Commonwealth Fellowship Programme varies by strand. The Climate Resilience Fellowships will open for applications in October 2025, providing mid-career professionals with the chance to build immediate skills for tackling climate challenges.
The PhD Fellowships follow ongoing application cycles coordinated through Small Island Developing States (SIDS) universities, so applicants are advised to check with their local institutions for specific dates and requirements. Meanwhile, the Undergraduate Scholarships are scheduled to open in mid-2026, offering students the opportunity to secure full funding for degrees in education, health, and engineering.