Deadline: 10 June 2021 at 15:00 UTC
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.
Benefits:
- Fully-funded tuition fees.
- Living expenses allowance (stipend) for duration of award.
- Return economy flights to their host country.
- An arrival allowance.
- Research support grant – on request only; subject to approval.
Eligibilities:
- You must have already completed your degree and have graduated with an equivalent of a 2:1 at the time of application. As part of the application process you will be asked to provide a copy of your final transcript and degree certificate.
- There is no upper age limit to be eligible for a QECS Award.
- As QECS awards can be held in a variety of Commonwealth Countries, you can submit more than one application as long as they are for different host countries/universities. However if you submit two applications for one host country/university only the first application submitted will be considered.
- Applicants must apply for a QECS award in a country other than their home country/country of citizenship.