By Nneka Nwogwugwu
The Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships (QECS) is offering an opportunity to study a two-year master’s degree in a low- or middle-income Commonwealth country.
The scholarship is aimed at giving to students who are committed to creating change in their communities. Scholarships are a life-changing opportunity to experience a new country and culture, to broaden horizons, and to 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.
Requirements
- Citizens (or those who hold refugee status) in a Commonwealth country are welcome to apply.
- There is no upper age limit to be eligible for a QECS Award.
- You must have attained a minimum of 2:1 (or equivalent) at the undergraduate level to be eligible to apply.
Benefits
- 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)
Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth partner institutions are:
University of South Pacific
University of Mauritius
Papua New Guinea University
Some schools in South Africa
Some schools in Sri Lanka
How to apply
- Look through the list of countries and universities hosting scholarships in this cycle. Please note that only the courses listed are eligible for scholarship funding.
- 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 log-in 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.
Follow this link to access partner schools’ eligible courses
The Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships (QECS) offer two-year master’s degree opportunities in low- or middle-income Commonwealth countries to students committed to creating community change. These scholarships provide a platform for cultural exchange and academic collaboration, contributing to positive global change. Eligible applicants must be citizens or hold refugee status in a Commonwealth country, have no upper age limit, and possess at least a 2:1 undergraduate degree.
The scholarships cover fully-funded tuition, living allowance, return flights, an arrival stipend, and a research grant if approved. Institutions include University of South Pacific, University of Mauritius, Papua New Guinea University, and select schools in South Africa and Sri Lanka. Applicants must apply to both the QECS and their chosen universities, selecting from eligible courses listed on the institution’s sites. Additional details and application instructions can be found through the provided link.
