Application Deadline: January 14, 2025.
LOCATION: Multiple Regions
Study for a two-year master’s degree at an ACU member university in a low- or middle-income country.
The Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships (QECS) offer a unique opportunity to study for 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. Applications for 2025-26 are now open.
ELIGIBILITY:
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.
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.
Participating Institutions:
University of Eswatini
University of the West Indies (UWI), Jamaica
Technical University of Kenya (TUK)
Universiti Malaya (UM)
State University of Zanzibar (SUZA), Tanzania
Makerere University, Uganda
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)
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