Commonwealth Scholarship Commissioner
Professor James Smith
Biography
Professor James Smith is a Commonwealth Scholarship Commissioner.
James is also Vice Principal International and Chair of Africa and Development Studies at the University of Edinburgh.
Commonwealth Scholarship Commissioner
Commonwealth Scholarship Commissioners are responsible for:
- ensuring that the CSC fulfils the aims and objectives set by FCDO
- promoting the efficient and effective use of staff and other resources by the CSC
- ensuring that individuals are selected for Commonwealth Scholarships and Fellowships on merit and on the basis of clear criteria which reflect the objectives of FCDO and, where appropriate, other sponsoring departments