Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships 2025 | Fully Funded Master’s Programs

The Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships (QECS) give you a chance to study for a two-year Master's degree in a low or middle-income Commonwealth country.

These scholarships are for students ready to make a difference in their communities. It's a great chance to experience a new culture, expand your perspective, and create a network that can last a lifetime. By working together and sharing ideas, Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholars help tackle common problems in their own countries and the host nations. As part of the Commonwealth group, you'll play a role in shaping its future.

You can apply for QECS twice a year. The first round opens in November or December, and the second in March or April. You only need to submit one application, but feel free to apply again if you're interested in studying in another country.

Scholarship Details

Host Country	Low- and Middle-income Commonwealth Countries
Provider	Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU)
Degree Level	Master’s
Eligible Courses	Selected courses offered by the University
Benefits	Fully-funded
Eligible Nationalities	Citizens (or hold refugee status) in a Commonwealth country
Deadline	24 May 2025

What does the scholarship cover?

Tuition fees covered
Monthly living stipend for the award period
Round-trip economy flights to the host country
One-time arrival grant
Research Support Grant available upon request (needs approval)

Eligibility Criteria

Need to be a citizen or have refugee status in a Commonwealth country.
Should apply to study in a different country from where you're from.
You also need to have an undergraduate degree with a minimum grade of 2:1 (or something similar).
There’s no age limit for applicants.