Deadline: June 10, 2021

Applications for the Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships (QECS) 2021-2022 are now open. The scholarships 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.

Scholarship

Award recipients receive:

• Fully-funded tuition fees;
• Living expenses allowance (stipend) for duration of award;
• Return economy flights to their host country;
• An arrival allowance;
• Research support grant – on request only; subject to approval.

Eligibility

• Open to Citizens of Commonwealth countries or those who hold refugee status in a Commonwealth country.
• Applicants must apply for a QECS award in a country other than their home country/country of citizenship.
• There is no upper age limit to be eligible for a QECS Award.
• You must have already completed your degree and have graduated with an equivalent of a 2:1 at the time of application. As part of the application process you will be asked to provide a copy of your final transcript and degree certificate.

Partner Universities

• The University of the South Pacific (USP)
• Papua New Guinea University of Technology
• North-West University
• Rhodes University
• Stellenbosch University
• University of Pretoria (UP)
• University of Venda
• University of Colombo
• University of Sri Jayewardenepura Sri Lanka (USJ)

Application

Before submitting an application, review the available courses and entry requirements – in addition to the application guidance. Select a course that is offered at the university you select at the start of the form for your application to be counted.

To apply for a Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarship, you must first create a MyACU account. This will enable you to save a draft application, and to log back in to see the status of your application once it is submitted.

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For more information, see the FAQs and visit QECS.