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.
Each year there are two opportunities to apply for QECS – cycle 1 opens in November/December and cycle 2 opens in March/April. You only need to submit one application, but you are welcome to apply more than once if there is another country you are interested in studying in.
Application will opoen in November 2023.
What does the scholarship cover?
- 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)
We strongly advise all applicants to read the the application guidance and FAQs pages below before starting an application.
How to apply
- Review the list of countries, universities and courses to decide where you would like to study and apply to. This information will be added to this page below when applications open.
- Once you have decided, view the relevant university website for more information on your chosen course.
- Complete and submit your QECS application form. All QECS applications must be submitted through the online application form on the ACU website to be considered. Access the form using the ‘Apply now’ buttons below.
- Next, you will need to submit an application for admission to your chosen university course directly to the university – in addition to completing the QECS application form on the ACU website.
For more details and application, visit the official scholarship website
