Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships (QECS) for Developing Countries 2024

Published: 29 Mar 2024 2,436 views

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.

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.

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.

ACU Masters Scholarship

Benefits of ACU Masters Scholarship

• 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)

Requirements for ACU Masters Scholarship

• Citizens (or those who hold refugee status) in a Commonwealth country are welcome to apply.
• You must have attained a minimum of 2:1 (or equivalent) at undergraduate level to be eligible to apply.
• There is no upper age limit to be eligible for a QECS Award.

Application Deadline

How to Apply