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Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships


Summary

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. Benefit

  • 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)

Eligibility

  • Citizens (or those who hold refugee status) in a Commonwealth country are welcome to apply.

  • Applicants must apply for a QECS award in a country other than their home country/country of citizenship. Refugees should apply as if they were a citizen of the country that has offered them refugee status.

  • 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.

Deadline January 14, 2025

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