Deadline:
January 14, 2025
Location(s)
Ghana Jamaica Kenya Malaysia Swaziland Tanzania Uganda
Various universities
Overview
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.
Details
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.
The following scholarships are on offer in this round:
- eSwatini: University of Eswatini
- Ghana: Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, (KNUST), Kumasi
- Jamaica: The University of the West Indies:
- Kenya: Technical University of Kenya, University of Nairobi
- Malaysia: Universiti Malaya
- Tanzania: The State University of Zanzibar
- Uganda: Makerere University
Opportunity is About
Eligibility
Candidates should be from:
Description of Ideal Candidate
Who can apply for a Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarship (QECS)?
Citizens (or those who hold refugee status) in a Commonwealth country are welcome to apply.
Is there an age limit for QECS awards?
No. There is no upper age limit to be eligible for a QECS Award.
Can I apply for a QECS in the final year of my undergraduate degree?
No. 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.
Can I apply for a QECS to study in Canada, the UK or Australia?
No. The QECS awards are only hosted by low and middle income countries. Therefore these awards will not be hosted in Canada, the UK or Australia.
Dates
Deadline: January 14, 2025
Cost/funding for participants
What does the scholarship cover?
- 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)
Un-save Opportunity
Internships, scholarships, student conferences and competitions.
