Program Description:

Title: Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships (QECS) – Cycle 2, 2025

Application Deadline: 4 June 2025, 15:00 UTC

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Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships (QECS) – Cycle 2, 2025 Overview

The Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships (QECS) offer a life-changing opportunity for students from Commonwealth countries to study a fully funded two-year Master’s degree in another low—or middle-income Commonwealth nation. Designed for individuals passionate about community development and global collaboration, QECS promotes cultural exchange, academic excellence, and sustainable change.

Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships (QECS) – Cycle 2, 2025 Eligibility

• Citizens (or those with refugee status) in a Commonwealth country

• Must apply to study in a country other than your home country

• Hold a bachelor’s degree at the time of admission

• Strong commitment to community development and cross-cultural collaboration

• Meet the admission requirements of the selected university/course

Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships (QECS) – Cycle 2, 2025 Benefits

• Fully funded tuition fees

• Living allowance (stipend) throughout the program

• Return economy flights to the host country

• One-off arrival allowance

• Research Support Grant (available on request and subject to approval)

• Access to a global network of Commonwealth scholars and professionals

Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships (QECS) – Cycle 2, 2025 Fellowship/Program Components

• Two-year Master’s program in a low or middle-income Commonwealth country

• Academic collaboration with fellow scholars and institutions

• Opportunities for community engagement and leadership

• Immersive cultural experience in the host country

• Platform for developing innovative solutions to global and local challenges

Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships (QECS) – Cycle 2, 2025 Application Requirements

• Complete the QECS application for your chosen course and university

• Submit a separate admission application to the host university

• Provide all necessary academic transcripts, references, and personal statements

• Follow all guidance provided on the Application Guidance and FAQs pages

Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships (QECS) – Cycle 2, 2025 Selection Criteria

• Academic merit

• Quality of personal statement and proposed goals

• Commitment to community development

• Potential to contribute to cross-cultural understanding and cooperation

• Strong references and relevant qualifications

Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships (QECS) – Cycle 2, 2025 Application Process

1. Browse available countries and eligible universities/courses for this cycle

2. Visit the university websites to learn more about your preferred course

3. Click the ‘Apply now’ button on the QECS website

4. Log in to or create a myACU account

5. Complete and submit your QECS scholarship application

6. Apply separately to the host university for admission into the course

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