The Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships (QECS) provides students with a unique opportunity to study a two-year Master’s degree in a low or middle income Commonwealth country.
The scholarship is fully funded, it covers the full tuition, accommodation, living stipends, travel costs, as well as a one-off arrival allowance for all successful applicants.
Scholarship Summary
- Host Country: Commonwealth Association, UK
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: Commonwealth Countries
- Reward: Full Scholarship | Accommodation | Living Stipends
- No IELTS Required
- Deadline: June 4, 2025
Scholarship Details
The Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships offer life-changing opportunities to successful applicants to experience a new country and culture, to broaden horizons, and to build a global network that will last a lifetime.
The scholarship is aimed at students who are committed to creating change in their communities.
Through cultural exchange and academic collaboration, Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholars help bring about positive change and find solutions to the shared challenges faced – both in their home countries and those that host them. As an active part of the Commonwealth network, scholars will help shape its future.
Eligibility Criteria
To be qualified for The Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships, applicants must:
- Be a citizen of a Commonwealth country.
- Hold an undergraduate degree at the time of admission.
- No age limit or restriction.
- Each university may have specific eligibility requirements for admissions.
Scholarship Benefits
Successful applicants of The Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships will receive:
- Fully-funded tuition fees
- Living allowance (stipend) for duration of award
- Return economy flights to host country
- One-off arrival allowance
- Research Support Grant (on request only; subject to approval)
Required Documents
To apply for The Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships, applicants must prepare:
- Personal Details
- Academic & Employment Record
- Course at host university details
- Statements
- Upload supporting documents (including references)
How to Apply
To apply for The Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships:
- 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 ‘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.
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