Students can pursue a two-year Master’s degree in a Commonwealth nation with a low or intermediate income under the Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships (QECS).
This scholarship program is intended for students who are committed to using education and cross-cultural interactions to bring about significant change in their communities.
Being a Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholar will provide you with the opportunity to learn more, immerse yourself in a different culture, and help solve problems that affect everyone.
The scholars will join an international network dedicated to promoting cooperation and growth within the Commonwealth.
Scholarship Benefits
Those that are accepted into the QECS will get:
- Fully-funded tuition fees for the Master’s programme.
- A living allowance (stipend) for the duration of the award.
- Economy-class return flights to the host country.
- An arrival allowance to support initial settlement.
- A research support grant (available on request and subject to approval).
How To Be Eligible
In order to be eligible for the Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships, applicants must fulfill the following requirements:
- Be a citizen of a Commonwealth country or hold refugee status in a Commonwealth country.
- Apply to study in a Commonwealth country other than your home country or country of citizenship.
- Have completed a Bachelor’s degree with a minimum equivalent of a Second Class Upper Division (2:1).
- Provide a final transcript and degree certificate during the application.
- There is no upper age limit for eligibility.
Selection Criteria
Four main criteria are used to evaluate applications for the QECS:
- Academic history and references.
- Plan of study, detailing your goals and how they align with the programme.
- Development impact and plans for post-study outreach.
- Ability to create and maintain professional networks.
Candidates should make sure that their personal statement explains their research goals in a way that is easy for non-specialists to understand.
Responses regarding preferred courses and institutions must be unique to each option and cannot be plagiarized from official documents.
Meeting the program’s eligibility requirements, including any applicable work experience requirements, is crucial.
According to the instructions on the application form, two referees must be named and comprehensive references must be presented.
When submitting, complete academic transcripts and any supporting materials must be provided.
Application Process
To apply for the Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships, follow these steps:
- Review the available courses and host institutions.
- Check the FAQs for additional details.
- Submit your application through the official QECS portal.
The deadline for all QECS applications is 11:59 PM (WAT) on the specified closing date.
Late submissions will not be reviewed, and incomplete applications will not be considered.
Prepare your materials carefully to increase your chances of selection for this prestigious scholarship programme.