Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships
Study for a two-year master’s degree at an ACU member university in a low or middle-income country.
Study for a two-year master’s degree at an ACU member university in a low or middle-income country.
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.
Each year there are two opportunities to apply for QECS – cycle 1 opens in November/December and cycle 2 opens in March/April. You only need to submit one application, but you are welcome to apply more than once if there is another country you are interested in studying in.
We strongly advise all applicants to read the the application guidance and FAQs pages before starting an application.
Applications for 2025-26 are now open.
My research in cellular and molecular medicine wouldn't have been possible without the QECS. I came away with a wealth of knowledge, new collaborators and exciting new ideas.
- QECS alumnus Tolulope Saliu, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka
