2026 QUEEN ELIZABETH COMMONWEALTH SCHOLARSHIP

DEADLINE: 14 January 2026

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.

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)

ELIGIBILITY

• You must have already completed your degree and have graduated with an equivalent of a 2:1 at the time of application

• There is no upper age limit to be eligible for a QECS Award.

• QECS are for Master's degrees only with a maximum duration of up to two years.

• The QECS awards are for full-time study only.

HOW TO APPLY

1. Look through the list of countries and universities hosting scholarships in this cycle. Please note that only the courses listed are eligible for scholarship funding.

2. You must have obtained a 2:1 to be able to apply for the scholarship.

3. Visit the relevant university website for more information on your chosen course using the links included below.

4. Complete and submit a QECS application for your chosen university/course by clicking the ‘Apply now’ button. Once you’ve clicked apply, you’ll be directed to a log in page. If you don't already have a myACU account, please create a new account to get started.

5. Submit an application to your chosen university for admission to your chosen course.

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)

ACADEMIC PROGRAMS

University of the West Indies, Antigua / Barbados / Jamaica / Trinidad

• MSc Corporate Finance

• Master of Public Health

• MSc Biomedical Research

• MSc Data Science

BRAC University, Bangladesh

• Master of Public Health

• Master of Development Studies

• MEd Educational Leadership and School Improvement

• MSc Biotechnology

Technical University of Kenya

• MTech Mechanical Engineering Technology

• MSc Computational Chemistry

• MSc Physics

• MSc Medical Physics

• MTech Design and Interactive Media

University of Mauritius

• Master of Public Health

University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka

• Master of Business Administration

• Master of Business Management in Marketing

• MSc Biochemistry and Biotechnology

• Master of Medical Statistics

• Master of Business Studies

Makerere University, Uganda

• MSc Plant Breeding and Seed Systems

• MSc Civil Engineering

• MSc Climate Change and Development

• MSc Food Safety and Quality Management

• MSc Renewable Energy

APPLY: https://www.acu.ac.uk/funding-opportunities/for-students/scholarships/queen-elizabeth-commonwealth-scholarships/