There are two opportunities every year to apply for the Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarship. Cycle 1 opens in November/December and cycle 2 opens in March/April
The Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships educate future leaders of the Commonwealth by equipping them with the skills necessary to address issues that both their country of origin and the nations they are representing face.
A two-year Master’s degree in low- or middle-income Commonwealth countries at a Union for Commonwealth Universities (ACU) Member University is made available for students by the Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships (QECS).
With the help of these scholarships, students who are committed to bringing about positive change in their local regions can move to new countries, engage themselves in different cultures, expand their perspectives, and establish a lifelong worldwide network.
Applications for QECS are accepted twice a year. November/December is when cycle 1 opens, and March/April is when cycle 2 opens.
Scholarship Host School:
- The University of the South Pacific
- Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
- University of Mauritius
- Papua New Guinea University of Technology
- University of Pretoria
- University of Venda
- University of Colombo
- University of Sri Jayewardenepura
Field(s) of Study
Master’s degrees are available in a variety of subject areas; curriculum subjects available vary depending on the host university and/or country.
What does the scholarship cover?
1. Total cost of tuition
2. A payment for living expenses throughout the scholarship duration
3. Return economy tickets to the country of residence of the beneficiary
4. A one-time allowance for arrival
5. A Research Support Grant (available upon request, permission required)
How many scholarships are given?
Not stated
Which countries are the focus on?
- Applicants who are citizens of Commonwealth nations or who are in refugee status are welcome.
- Note: • To be eligible for a QECS approval, students must apply from their home or citizenship nation; otherwise, their application will be rejected unknown.
- Countries that have granted refugees refugee status should list them as citizens.
Am I Eligible to Apply for the Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarship
To qualify for this scholarship, you should:
- 1. At the time of application, have already finished your bachelor’s degree and graduated with a grade point average of 2:1.
- 2. Have citizenship in a Commonwealth nation, be in the country as a permanent resident, or be a refugee.
- 3. Be a fresh student pursuing master’s-level coursework.
- 4. Be applying to study for a master’s degree.
- 5. Meet the admission requirements for the course and the university you have selected.
Next Steps on How do I Apply
Choose the course you wish to take by looking over the list of countries, colleges, and programs for the current application period.
- Once you’ve chosen your degree, go to the university website for further information.
- Fill out the online application for QECS and submit it in.
- After that, submit an official application to the university for admission to the course you’ve selected. Following the screening committee’s evaluation of every application, the successful candidates will be contacted.
Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarship Selection Criteria
1. References and educational credentials
2. Study Plan
3. Development Impact and After-Study Outreach
4. Building Networks
Required Documents
- Application form and statement of purpose
- High school certificate ( SSC)
- Undergraduate transcript showing your academic qualifications and grades
- 2 academic references
- A scanned copy of your international passport or your national ID card
- Proof of English language proficiency (a TOEFL or IELTS score)
Statements detailing the following:
- Statement 1: Plan of study (200-400 words)
- Statement 2: Development impact and post-study outreach (300-500 words)
- Statement 3: Creating Networks
Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarship Deadline Date
The deadline is May 24, 2024. get more information on Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships