The Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships (QECS) 2025 offer students from low and middle-income Commonwealth countries an opportunity to chase a fully funded two-year Master’s degree in another Commonwealth nation. These scholarships are planned for individuals dedicated to making a difference in their group.
Scholars achieve life-changing experiences by dipping themselves in new cultures, engaging in academic collaboration, and building long-lasting global grids. As part of the wider Commonwealth community, they actively hand out to solving shared worldwide challenges.QECS applications open twice a year – once around November/December (Cycle 1) and again in March/April (Cycle 2). Applicants can apply multiple times if they are interested in studying in different countries, but only one application is needed per cycle.
What Does the Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarship Scholarship Cover?
The Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarship (QECS) provides overall financial brace, including:
- ✅ Fully-funded tuition fees
- ✅ Living allowance (stipend) for the span of the award
- ✅ Return economy flights to the organize country
- ✅ One-off arrival grant
- ✅ Research Support allowance
📌 Note: All applicants are strongly vitalize to carefully read the application guidance and FAQs before get going their application.
Applications phase 2 are now open
How to Apply for the Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarship
- Check Eligibility – see eligible countries, universities, and courses.
- Research Course – Visit the university’s website for course details.
- Apply for QECS – Create a myACU account and submit your application.
- Apply to University – Put forward a separate admission application to the selected university.
✅ Both university and scholarship applications are required.
Countries Universities and Programs
Fiji
- SAGEONS
- Master of Agriculture (by thesis)
- MA Environmental Management
- MA Geography
- MA Marine Management
- MSc Biology
- MSc Chemistry
- MSc Earth Science
- MSc Environmental Science
- MSc Geospatial Science
- MSc Marine Science
- STEMP
- MA Mathematics
- MSc Computing Science
- MSc Engineering
- MSc Information Systems
- MSc Mathematics
- MSc Physics
Mauritius
- Master of Public Health (MPH)
Papua New Guinea
- MArch Architecture
- MEng Civil Engineering
- MEng Communication Engineering
- MEng Mechanical Engineering
- MSc Agriculture
- MSc Applied Physics
- MSc Climate Change and Renewable Energy
- MSc Forestry
- MTech Exploratory Geophysics
South Africa
- Faculty of Arts and Design – Master of Performing Arts
- Faculty of Humanities – Master of Education in Educational Technology, Master of Public Affairs
- Faculty of Sciences – Master of Agricultural Science, Master of Applied Sciences
- Faculty of ICT – Master of Computing
- Faculty of Engineering – Master of Engineering in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Management
- Faculty of Economic and Management – Master of Business Studies in Finance
- Faculty of Management Science – Master of Management Sciences in Tourism Management
- LLM in Human Rights and Democratisation in Africa
- LLM in Trade and Industry Law in Africa
- MSc in Development Studies
- MSc in Political Science
- MTD Science of Religion and Missiology
- MTH Practical Theology
- Interdisciplinary Master’s in Human Rights
- Master of Health Professions Education
- Master of Nursing
- Master of Nutrition
- Master of Occupational Therapy
- Master of Public Health
- MSc in Dietetics
- MSc in Geo-informatics
- MSc in Physiotherapy
- Master of Nursing (MCUR)
- Master’s in Psychology (HSMMA)
- Master’s of Public Health (MPH)
- Master of Science in Public Nutrition (MSCPNT)
Sri Lanka
- MSc Cellular and Molecular Immunology
- MSc Molecular Life Sciences
- Master of Business Administration (MBA)
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