Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships (QECS) For Master’s Degree Study (2025) (Fully-Funded)

The Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships (QECS)  offer a unique opportunity to study for a two-year Master’s degree in a low or middle-income Commonwealth country.

Aimed at students who are committed to creating change in their communities, the scholarships are a life-changing opportunity to experience a new country and culture, broaden horizons, and build a global network that will last a lifetime.

Through cultural exchange and academic collaboration, Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholars help bring about positive change and find solutions to the shared challenges we face – both in their home countries and those that host them. As an active part of the Commonwealth network, scholars will help shape its future.

Each year there are two opportunities to apply for QECS – cycle 1 opens in November/December, and cycle 2 begins in March/April. You only need to submit one application, but you are welcome to apply more than once if there is another country you are interested in studying in.

WORTH

• Fully-funded tuition fees
• Living allowance (stipend) for the duration of the award
• Return economy flights to the host country.
• One-off arrival allowance
• Research Support Grant (on request only; subject to approval)

HOW TO APPLY

• Look through the list of countries and universities hosting scholarships in this cycle.
• Visit the relevant university website for more information on your chosen course using the links included below.
• Complete and submit a QECS application for your chosen university/course by clicking the ‘Apply now’ button. Once you’ve clicked apply, you’ll be directed to a login page. If you don’t already have a myACU account, click ‘get started’ in the right-hand corner of the page to start your application.
• Submit an application to your chosen university for admission to your chosen course.

DEADLINE: May 24, 2024

To apply and for more information, click here.