The Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships (QECS) offer a unique opportunity to study 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, 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.
Eligibility Requirements
An applicant from a Commonwealth country are welcome to apply.Age Criteria: 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 undergraduate level to be eligible to apply.You must have already completed your undergraduate degree. Final year students are not eligible.Funds are only available for two years.The QECS awards are for full-time study only.
Benefits
Fully-funded tuition feesLiving allowance (stipend) for duration of awardReturn economy flights to host countryOne-off arrival allowanceResearch Support Grant (on request only; subject to approval)
The following universities are participating in QECS 2024
Bangladesh: University of DhakaEswatini: University of EswatiniAntigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago: The University of the West IndiesKenya: Technical University of KenyaMalaysia: Universiti Putra Malaysia, University of MalayaPakistan: COMSATS University IslamabadTanzania: State University of Zanzibar (SUZA)Uganda: Makerere University
Method of Application
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 log in 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.
For More Information,
Visit the Official Webpage
Application Deadline: 10 January 2024.
