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Queen Elizabeth 2021-2022 Commonwealth Scholarships (QECS) For International Students

Applications for the Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships (QECS)  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.


QECS Postgraduate Scholarship

Application DeadlineJune 10, 2021
Country to studyFiji, Papua New Guinea, South Africa, Sri Lanka
School to studyNorth West University (NWU), Papua New Guinea University of Technology, Rhodes University, Stellenbosch University, University of Colombo, University of Pretoria, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, University of Venda, University of the South Pacific
TypePostgraduate
SponsorQueen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarship
GenderMen and Women

Requirements for QECS Postgraduate Scholarship

University of Sri Jayewardenepura Sri Lanka

  1. Applicants are required to submit a university application at the same time as their scholarship application, as well as an online selection test. There may be a cost associated with this test. Contact USJ for more information.
  2. Entry requirements: Bachelor's degree and three years of managerial experience.

University of Colombo 

  1. Entry requirements Applicant must be graduates in subjects relating to biology, medicine (western), dentistry, veterinary science or agricultural sciences.

University of Venda

  1. Minimum 60% average at Honours level for admission in Masters degree.

University of Pretoria

  1. Applicants are required to submit a university application before their scholarship application.
  2. Entry requirements Honours degree or equivalent.

Stellenbosch University

  1. Applicants are required to submit a university application at the same time as their scholarship application.
  2. Entry requirements: Refer to the Stellenbosch University website.

Rhodes University

  1. All Faculties, full-time two-year Masters courses at Rhodes University, Makhanda.
  2. Entry requirements: Honours degree or equivalent.
  3. Applicants are required to submit a university application at the same time as their scholarship application.

North-West University

  1. Entry requirements: Physics, chemistry and maths required.
  2. Applicants are required to submit a university application at the same time as their scholarship application.

Application Deadline

June 10, 2021

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarship on www.acu.ac.uk to apply
  1. For more details about University of the South Pacific (USP), Contact: [email protected]. For application to USP, click here
  2. For more details about Papua New Guinea University of Technology, Contact: [email protected]. For application to PNGUOT, click here
  3. For more details about North-West University, Contact: [email protected]. For application to NWU, click here
  4. For more detail about Rhodes University, Contact: [email protected]. For application to RU, clcik here
  5. For more details about Stellenbosch University, Contact: [email protected]. For application to SUN, click here
  6. For more details about University of Venda, Contact: [email protected]. For application to Univen, click here
  7. For more details about University of Colombo , Contact: [email protected]. For application to IBMBB, click here
  8. For more details about University of Sri Jayewardenepura Sri Lanka, Contact: [email protected]. For application to SJP, click here

Before submitting an application, please review the available courses and entry requirements below – in addition to the application guidance.

Please select a course that is offered at the university you select at the start of the form for your application to be counted. For more information, please read the FAQs.

For more details, visit QECS website


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