Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships (QECS) for Developing Countries 2024 for Master

Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships (QECS) for Developing Countries 2024 for Master
  •  Master
  •  24-May-2024
  •   Africa
  • $$  Varies

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.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Citizens (or those who hold refugee status) in a  Commonwealth country are welcome to apply.
  • You must have attained a minimum of 2:1 (or equivalent) at undergraduate level to be eligible to apply.
  • There is no upper age limit to be eligible for a QECS Award.

Offered Benefits

  • 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)

Application Process

  • 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.
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