The Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships (QECS) provide an exceptional opportunity for candidates from Commonwealth nations to pursue a fully funded two-year Master’s degree in a low or middle-income Commonwealth country.
The scholarship covers full tuition, accommodation, living stipends, travel expenses, and a one-time arrival allowance for all selected scholars.
Scholarship Summary
- Host: Commonwealth Association, UK
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: Commonwealth Countries
- Reward: Full Scholarship | Accommodation | Living Stipends
- No IELTS Required
- Deadline: January 14, 2026
Scholarship Details
The Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships are designed for students who are passionate about driving positive change within their communities. This fully funded initiative offers scholars the chance to immerse themselves in a new culture, expand their perspectives, and build a strong global network that lasts a lifetime.
Through international collaboration and cultural exchange, QECS scholars contribute to solving shared global challenges in their home countries and host nations. Scholars become part of the vibrant Commonwealth network, actively shaping its future through their academic and community impact.
Applicants are encouraged to carefully review the available courses, host institutions, entry requirements, and application guidelines before beginning their application process.
Eligibility Criteria
To be qualified for the Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarship 2026, applicants must:
- Be a citizen of a Commonwealth country.
- Hold an undergraduate degree at the time of admission.
- Meet university-specific admission requirements (varies by institution).
- Note: There is no age limit for applicants.
Scholarship Benefits
Successful applicants of the Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarship will receive:
- Fully-funded tuition fees
- Living allowance (stipend) throughout the scholarship period
- Return economy flight to the host country
- One-off arrival allowance
- Research Support Grant (available on request and subject to approval)
Required Documents
The application form for the Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarship includes the following sections:
- Eligibility
- Personal Details
- Academic & Employment Record
- Course Details (host university)
- Statements
- Upload of Supporting Documents (including references)
How to Apply
To apply for the Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarship 2026:
- Review the list of available host countries and participating universities.
- Visit the university website linked below to check course information and requirements.
- Complete and submit a QECS application for your preferred university/course using the ‘Apply Now’ button.
- Create a myACU account by clicking ‘get started’ if you do not already have one.
- Submit a separate admission application to your chosen university for your selected Master’s programme.
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