DEADLINE: 24 MAY 2023
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.
SCHOLARSHIP BENEFITS
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)
HOW TO APPLY
The application form consists of the following sections:
Eligibility
Personal Details
Academic & Employment Record
Course at host university details
Statements
Upload supporting documents (including references)
You must have already completed your degree and have graduated with an equivalent of a 2:1 at the time of application. You will be asked to provide a copy of your final transcript and degree certificate.
You will need to submit an application for admission to your chosen university course directly to the university in addition to completing a QECS application. On the QECS homepage there is a link to the university's website for more information and contact details that can be used to write to the university with any questions that you may have regarding university admission applications.
ELIGIBLE COUNTRIES AND UNIVERSITIES
South Africa
MSc Pharmacology
MSc Process Engineering (Chemical Engineering)
2. Sri Lanka
MSc Molecular Life Sciences
MSc Cellular and Molecular Immunology
MBA Master of Business Administration
3. Fiji
MA Applied Linguistics
MA Development Studies
MA Diplomacy & International Affairs
MA Geography
MA Governance
MA History
MA Journalism
MA Linguistics
MA Literature
MA Major in Education
MA Marine Management
MA Mathematics
MA Pacific Studies
MA Politics/ International Affairs
MA Social Policy
MA Sociology
Master of Agriculture (by thesis)
Master of Commerce in Accounting (by thesis)
Master of Commerce in Economics
Master of Commerce in Official Statistics
Master of Commerce in Population Studies & Demography
Master of Commerce in Professional Accounting
Master of Education
Master of Environmental Law
Master of Law
MSc Biology
MSc Chemistry
MSc Computing Science
MSc Earth Science
MSc Engineering
MSc Environmental Science
MSc Geospatial Science
MSc Information Systems
MSc Marine Science
MSc Mathematics
MSc Physics