Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships (QECS) 2026/2027 for Master’s degree study in a low or middle-income Commonwealth country. (Fully Funded) – Apply Now

Application Deadline: 14 January 2026, 15:00 UTC

A unique chance to undertake a fully funded two-year Master’s degree in a low- or middle-income Commonwealth nation is provided by the Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships (QECS) for the 2026/2027 academic year. Applications for these scholarships are currently being accepted.

These awards represent a transformative experience for students dedicated to driving change in their communities. The opportunity enables scholars to immerse themselves in a new culture, expand their perspectives, and establish a lasting international professional network.

Positive change is fostered, and solutions to common global challenges are developed by Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholars through academic collaboration and cultural exchange. Scholars make a contribution both in their home countries and in their host nations. As future leaders within this network, they play an active role in shaping the Commonwealth’s direction.

Requirements
Applications are invited from citizens of Commonwealth nations, as well as individuals with official refugee status in one of these countries. Candidates are required to submit an application to a university located in a different Commonwealth country than their own. Possession of a completed Bachelor’s degree prior to the commencement of the program is mandatory.

Benefits

• Full coverage of tuition fees
• A stipend as a living allowance for the entire award period
• Provision of return economy-class airfare to the host country
• A single payment upon arrival to assist with initial costs
• A Research Support Grant, accessible upon request and subject to approval

How to apply

1. Eligible courses and participating universities for the current cycle must be reviewed from the official list. Please be advised that scholarship funding is restricted to the specific programs listed.
2. A prerequisite for application is the attainment of an upper second-class (2:1) undergraduate degree or its equivalent.
3. Detailed information about your selected course should be sought by visiting the relevant university’s website via the provided links.
4. A QECS application must be completed and submitted for your chosen university and course by selecting the ‘Apply now’ button. You will be redirected to a login page; a new myACU account should be created if you do not already possess one.
5. An application for admission to the chosen course must also be submitted directly to the host university.

To apply click here

For More Information:
For complete details, please visit the Official Webpage of the Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships.