Call for The Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships
(QECS) 2026 is open now!!!
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. It is under Commonwealth Scholarship
and Fellowship Plan (CSFP).
The Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan (CSFP) is a
unique international framework through which Commonwealth countries offer
university scholarships and fellowships to citizens of other member nations,
forging lasting links across the Commonwealth and creating valuable
opportunities for cultural and academic exchange. Established by Commonwealth
education ministers at their first conference in 1959, Commonwealth
Scholarships have become one of the world’s most prestigious and best-known
international scholarship schemes. More than 38,000 individuals have been
funded to date, many of whom have gone on to transform their communities,
societies, and nations.
Since its founding in 1959, the CSFP has created
life-changing educational opportunities for more than 38,000 individuals. Many
have gone on to transform their communities, societies, and nations, helping to
create a fairer, safer, healthier, and more connected Commonwealth.
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.
The Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships are for
students committed to creating change in their communities. Scholars will be
supported to develop their knowledge and skills, and learn how to apply them in
their career so they can contribute towards solutions to global challenges and
the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
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.
Location:
Commonwealth Countries
Benefits
The scholarship covers-
- 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)
Eligibilities
Eligibility for the Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth
Scholarships (QECS):
- Applicants
must be citizens of a Commonwealth country and hold a completed
undergraduate degree with at least a 2:1 standard (or equivalent). The
scholarships are for full-time Master’s study at participating
universities in low- and middle-income Commonwealth countries, and
applicants must apply to study outside their home country.
- Citizenship: Open
only to citizens of Commonwealth countries.
- Academic
Qualification: Applicants must have successfully completed an
undergraduate degree with a minimum of a 2:1 standard (upper second-class
honours) or equivalent.
- Level
of Study: Scholarships are available for two-year Master’s
programs only.
- Location
Requirement: Candidates must apply to study in a Commonwealth
country other than their country of citizenship or residence.
- Commitment
to Impact: The program seeks students who are committed to
creating positive change in their communities and contributing to
solutions for shared challenges across the Commonwealth.
- Course
Availability: Eligibility also depends on the courses offered by
host universities in each application cycle. Applicants must meet the
specific entry requirements of the chosen university and program.
Eligible Regions: Open for Commonwealth
countries.
Application Process
The application process is-
- 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 log in 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.
Application Deadline: January 14, 2026 (2 Days
Remaining)
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