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.
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.
Host Countries:
- Bangladesh
- Eswatini
- Kenya
- Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago
- Malaysia
- Pakistan
- Tanzania
- Uganda
Host Universities:
- University of Dhaka
- University of Eswatini
- The University of the West Indies
- Technical University of Kenya
- Universiti Putra Malaysia
- University of Malaya
- COMSATS University Islamabad
- State University of Zanzibar (SUZA)
- Makerere University
Degree Level:
- Master’s Degree Program
QECS Awards Program Duration:
- The duration of the Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships for international students is 2 years.
Benefits of Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships 2024:
- The full tuition fee will be covered.
- QECS scholarship will cover the living expenses.
- The scholarship will cover the return economy tickets.
- The scholarship will also provide an arrival allowance.
- A research grant will be provided.
Eligibility Criteria of the Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships:
- Candidates must be a citizen refugees or permanent residents from the eligible commonwealth country.
- Candidates must possess a bachelor’s degree.
- Candidates of all ages can apply.
Application Deadline:
- The application deadline for the Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarship 2023-24 is 10 January 2024.
