Apply now: Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarship

The Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarship (QECS) is now open for applications, offering fully funded opportunities for talented students across the Commonwealth to pursue Master’s degrees abroad. The programme provides academic training, cultural immersion and international exposure to emerging leaders.

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Aim

QECS is designed to strengthen knowledge exchange and collaboration across Commonwealth nations.
The initiative enables students to study in low- and middle-income member states, fostering both academic development and cross-cultural understanding. Scholars are encouraged to apply their skills to address challenges in their home countries and contribute to sustainable development.

Scholarship details

The award supports a two-year Master’s programme and covers all major expenses. Recipients receive:

Full tuition fees
Monthly living allowance
Arrival allowance
Round-trip economy airfare
Research support funding (depending on host institution)

While specific benefits may vary slightly by university, QECS ensures full financial sponsorship for selected scholars.

Who can apply

Applicants must be citizens of a Commonwealth country and ready to study full-time outside their home nation. The scholarship is available only for in-person, on-campus programmes at participating universities.

Eligibility criteria

Citizenship of a Commonwealth country.
Bachelor’s degree with at least a Second-Class Upper (2:1) or equivalent.
Application to a full-time, on-site Master’s programme abroad.
Programme must be at a participating low- or middle-income Commonwealth university.
Study must take place outside the applicant’s country of citizenship or residence.