Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships for Students in Commonwealth Countries 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.

• Table of Content
• About Commonwealth Scholarships
• Queen Elizabeth Masters Scholarships
• Aim and Benefits of Queen Elizabeth Masters Scholarships
• Requirements for Queen Elizabeth Masters Scholarships Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Commonwealth Scholarships

The Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UK (CSC) provides the main UK government scholarship scheme led by international development objectives. The CSC is an executive non-departmental public body, sponsored by the Department for International Development (DFID). The CSC operates within the framework of the Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan (CSFP) and is a vivid demonstration of the UK’s enduring commitment to the Commonwealth. By supporting innovators and leaders of the future from across the Commonwealth, and by attracting outstanding talent to Britain’s univer... continue reading

Queen Elizabeth Masters Scholarships

Aim and Benefits of Queen Elizabeth Masters Scholarships

 Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships offer a life-changing opportunity for cultural exchange and academic collaboration in unique environments across the globe

Award allowances include:

• Fully-funded tuition fees
• Living expenses (stipend) for duration of award
• Return economy flight
• One-off arrival allowance
• Research support grant (on request)

Requirements for Queen Elizabeth Masters Scholarships Qualification

• Applicants must be a citizen of (or hold refugee status in) a Commonwealth country other than the country hosting the award.
• Applicants must have completed an undergraduate degree at a 2:1 equivalent level.
• Applicants need to provide proof of English language ability if English is not your first language.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

Before submitting an application, please;

• Review the available courses and entry requirements above – in addition to the application guidance. For more information, please read the FAQs.
• If you already have a MyACU account, you can access the grant application form here.
• If you do not already have a MyACU account, please ensure that you first register for an account here and then follow the instructions in the registration email to log in to the system before accessing the application form.

For more details,visit QECS website