Directory of Commonwealth Scholars and Fellows 1960 – 2002
Directory of Commonwealth Scholars and Fellows 1960 – 2002
Directory of Commonwealth Scholars and Fellows 1960 – 2002
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In developing future policy, participating governments might wish to consider the extent to which alumni working<br />
in universities meet their wider objectives in supporting the Plan. Here the pr<strong>of</strong>iles provide interesting evidence.<br />
It is clear that those working in the sector have an excellent record in reaching the highest level <strong>of</strong> their<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>ession. It is also reasonable to assume that most meet the criteria <strong>of</strong> having a catalytic effect <strong>–</strong> through<br />
contact with future generations or disseminating their views <strong>and</strong> ideas through publications. What is perhaps<br />
most interesting, however, is the extent to which the academics sampled were involved in a wider range <strong>of</strong><br />
activities. In many cases, academics had been involved in other sectors also, through extensive voluntary work or<br />
wider pr<strong>of</strong>essional networks. They were also called upon widely by domestic governments or international<br />
agencies to advise on policy or technical matters, thereby contributing both to the ‘influence’ <strong>and</strong> ‘development’<br />
aims <strong>of</strong> scholarships described above.<br />
Developing the Network<br />
Governments have become more ambitious <strong>–</strong> <strong>and</strong> dem<strong>and</strong>ing <strong>–</strong> in their policy towards scholarships. For both the<br />
Canadian <strong>and</strong> UK authorities, it is important both that the impact <strong>of</strong> their investment can be evaluated, <strong>and</strong> that<br />
contact with award holders does not end upon graduation. We are keen to ensure that this <strong>Directory</strong> should serve<br />
to stimulate further activity.<br />
First <strong>and</strong> foremost, we hope that the final section, which lists the names <strong>and</strong> year <strong>of</strong> some 20,000 award holders,<br />
will enable us to trace further alumni. Readers are encouraged to study the list for their particular years <strong>and</strong><br />
countries, <strong>and</strong> let us know details <strong>of</strong> any individuals, whose pr<strong>of</strong>iles are not featured here, that they recognize.<br />
Once we have contacted these <strong>and</strong> obtained their consent, they will be added to the electronic version <strong>of</strong> the<br />
<strong>Directory</strong>, which will appear on the CSFP web site (www.csfp-online.org) <strong>and</strong> the Canadian CSFP scholarships<br />
website at www.scholarships-bourses-ca.org. Corrections <strong>and</strong> additions to existing entries are also welcome.<br />
Traditionally, alumni activity for scholarship schemes has centred around newsletters, occasional receptions <strong>and</strong><br />
events <strong>and</strong>, in some regions, local chapters. Once established electronically, the <strong>Directory</strong> <strong>of</strong>fers the potential to<br />
move beyond this. It will allow direct contact between scholars across national boundaries. A project being<br />
considered by the UK authorities at present is the creation <strong>of</strong> subject <strong>and</strong> interest groups, which will allow alumni<br />
to both network <strong>and</strong> keep up to date with current developments in their field. Initiatives such as this can not only<br />
contribute to the development <strong>and</strong> ‘friend raising’ impact <strong>of</strong> scholarships referred to above, but also <strong>of</strong>fer a major<br />
opportunity to promote the ideals <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Commonwealth</strong>. We believe that the <strong>Commonwealth</strong> Education<br />
Ministers, whose foresight established the Plan in 1959, would have approved, <strong>and</strong> hope that their successors, in<br />
Edinburgh forty-four years later, will share this enthusiasm.<br />
x<br />
John Kirkl<strong>and</strong><br />
<strong>Commonwealth</strong> <strong>Scholars</strong>hip<br />
Commission in the United Kingdom<br />
London, September 2003