Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships (QECS) offers 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.
Scholarship Summary
- Host Country: United Kingdom (UK)
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: Commonwealth Countries
- Reward: Full Scholarship | Living Expenses | Accommodation | Return Economy Flights | Research Support Grant
- Application Opens: November 15, 2022
- Deadline: January 10, 2023
Scholarship Details:
The QECS fully-funded scholarship program supports outstanding students who cannot afford their studies. Therefore, it is an amazing opportunity for all international students to study abroad for free. Experiencing a new culture and studying in a foreign country can change your life.
The duration of a Scholarship for a Master’s Degree is between one and two years, depending on the course. There are 12 top universities participating in the Queen Elizabeth commonwealth scholarship program this year.
Scholarship Requirements:
- To be considered for the scholarship, you must:
- To apply for the QECS Scholarships. The candidate must be a citizen of a Commonwealth country
- You Must Hold an undergraduate degree at the time of admission.
- There is No age Limit or Restriction.
- Each University may have specific eligibility requirements for admissions.
Scholarship Duration and Reward
For the two years scholarship program, the scholarship award covers;
- Full Tuition Fees
- Living Expenses
- Accommodation
- Return Economy Flights
- An Arrival Allowance.
- Research Support Grant
- Participating Universities
Applicants can Choose selected courses from Participating countries top universities listed on the official website.
- Bangladesh
- eSwatini
- Ghana
- Kenya
- Malaysia
- Mauritius
- Pakistan
- Rwanda
- Tanzania
Method of Application
Interested and qualified applicants should check for their desired course and thereafter apply
- The applicant can apply only to the universities listed on the official website.
- Each year, there are two cycles for applying, so a candidate must check the country/university to see which cycle would be appropriate.
- Candidates may apply to more than one university or country each year.
- Candidates can apply via the official website after acknowledging the above information and including the correct information and documents.
Deadline: January 10, 2023