Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships (QECS)2026 for Master’s degree study in a low or middle-income Commonwealth country. (Fully Funded)

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.

Benefits

• Fully-funded tuition fees

• Living allowance (stipend) for the duration of the award

• Return economy flights to the host country

• One-off arrival allowance

• Research Support Grant (on request only; subject to approval)

  
  

Eligibilities

The eligibility criteria include:

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

• 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 4 June 2025

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