This is a pan-Commonwealth Scheme which assists students to study in another Commonwealth country. Every applicant for an DFID-funded CSFP award in Britain would be from a developing Commonwealth country, of high academic developmental relevance. Scholarship awards are primarily intended for postgraduate degrees at universities, although applications to undertake research and for non-university courses may also be considered. Awards for undergraduate studies can be made only in the most exceptional circumstances. In Cameroon, both the advertisement and nomination of candidates are the resposibility of the Ministry of Higher Education.
Grants range from one to three years and the subject areas vary.
A test of proficiency in English is done after preliminary selection of candidates. The cost of travel, tuition fees, and living expenses are covered. In some cases, additional allowances may be available for help with books or warm clothing. An allowance may be paid to help scholar maintain child or spouse. Fellowship awards are generally aimed at established teachers in universities or medical schools.