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QUEEN ELIZABETH COMMONWEALTH SCHOLARSHIPS

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Application Deadline:  14 January 2026, 15:00 UTC

LOCATION: United Kingdom

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.

ELIGIBILITY:

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.

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 citizens of the country that has offered them refugee status.

 There is no upper age limit to be eligible for a QECS Award.

Look through the list of countries and universities hosting scholarships in this cycle. Please note that only the courses listed are eligible for scholarship funding.

You must have obtained a 2:1 to be able to apply for the scholarship.

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 login page. If you don’t already have a myACU account, please create a new account to get started.

Submit an application to your chosen university for admission to your chosen course.

Applicants are strongly advised to read the application guidance and FAQs pages before starting an application.

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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ASHTON AWARD FOR STUDENT RESEARCH

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 Application Deadline: February 1, 2026

LOCATION: USA

The Ashton Award for Student Research supports investigations by graduate and advanced undergraduate students working on Asian tropical forest biology. The Ashton Award for Student Research is made possible by the generosity of Professor Peter Ashton and his wife, Mary Ashton through the Peter and Mary Ashton Training Fund.

ELIGIBILITY:

Award available to advanced undergraduates and graduate students. The award is not limited to universities in the United States or to US citizens.

Awards are granted through a competitive review process. Selection of recipient(s) will be based on the educational background of the student and their readiness to conduct the proposed research; the quality of the proposed research; and the relevance of the proposed research to the mission of the Arnold Arboretum.

To be considered for an award, online applications should include the following:

Cover letter.

Research statement. The statement should be 1 to 2 pages and describe your research project and how additional funding via the Ashton Award would further your research aims. Include the names of other collaborators (in addition to your advisor). References should be included but do not count as part of the page limit.

Research budget. Applicants should submit a simple, 1-page budget that itemizes the research and travel costs associated with the proposed project.

Project timeline. Applicants should submit a timeline of the project and anticipated start and end dates.

Curriculum vitae.

Two letters of recommendation. As part of the online submission, you must send a request to the two referees to submit a letter of recommendation (via the request section). The referee will be automatically sent an email with a link to an online submission form where they will upload a letter of recommendation. It is highly recommended that you contact your referee prior to sending the request. Please inform the referee to expect an email from Admin@communityforce.com with instructions for submitting a recommendation letter. Each referee must upload his/her letter of recommendation via the link by February 1.

BENEFIT:

Awards of up to $4,000 are granted to support student research expenses.

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