Overview

The Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships (QECS) provide an exceptional opportunity to pursue a two-year Master’s degree in a low- or middle-income Commonwealth country. These scholarships are designed for students dedicated to making a positive impact in their communities. They offer a transformative chance to immerse yourself in a new culture, expand your perspective, and build lifelong global connections.

By fostering cultural exchange and academic collaboration, QECS scholars contribute to addressing shared challenges in their home and host countries. As active members of the Commonwealth network, scholars play a pivotal role in shaping its future.

The QECS application process occurs twice annually: Cycle 1 opens in November/December, and Cycle 2 opens in March/April. While you only need to submit one application per cycle, you can reapply in a subsequent cycle if you wish to study in another country.

Who Can Apply?

• Be a citizen of a Commonwealth country.
• Hold a bachelor’s degree.
• Meet the language requirements of the host university.
• No upper age limit applies.
• Be willing to study in a lower or middle-income Commonwealth nation.

Application Procedure

• Explore the list of participating countries and universities for the current cycle. Note that only specified courses are eligible for funding.
• Visit the host university’s website to gather details about your selected course using the provided links.
• Complete your QECS application for the chosen course and university by clicking the "Apply now" button. If you do not already have a myACU account, select "Get started" to create one and begin your application.
• Submit a separate application directly to the university for admission to the selected course.

What Financial Support is Available?

• Full coverage of tuition fees
• Living allowance (stipend) throughout the award period
• Return economy flights to the host country
• A one-time arrival allowance
• Research Support Grant (available upon request and approval)

Other Details

Host Universities for Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships

• University of Dhaka
• University of Eswatini
• Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, (KNUST), Kumasi, Ghana
• The University of the West Indies
• Technical University of Kenya
• University of Nairobi
• Universiti Malaya
• Universiti Putra Malaysia
• University of Mauritius
• COMSATS University Islamabad
• University of Rwanda
• The State University of Zanzibar

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