Application Deadline: July 9, 2020
A Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarship is a unique opportunity to study for a two-years Master’s degree in low or middle-income country of the Commonwealth.
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.
Scholarship
Award recipients receive:
- Fully-funded tuition fees
- Living expenses allowance (stipend) for duration of award
- Return economy flights to their host country
- An arrival allowance
- Research support grant – on request only; subject to approval
Eligibility
- Citizens (or those who hold refugee status) in a Commonwealth country are welcome to apply.
- Applicants must apply for a QECS award in a country other than their home country/country of citizenship.
- There is no upper age limit to be eligible for a QECS Award.
- You must have already completed your degree and have graduated with an equivalent of a 2:1 at the time of application. As part of the application process you will be asked to provide a copy of your final transcript and degree certificate.
- QECS awards are only for new students and cannot be used to fund a course that has already been started.
Selection Criteria
The selection committee assesses applications using four key criteria:
- Academic history/references
- Plan of Study
- Development Impact and Post Study Outreach
- Creating Networks
Application
- Their personal statement is written clearly so that a non-specialist can understand what the aims of the research are and how they will be implemented;
- They clearly outline why they are applying to the courses and institutions listed on their application form. You must tailor these answers to each institution – if you write the same answer for each course/institution or copy and paste text from university websites, then your application will not be considered;
- They meet all the eligibility requirements for their chosen university course, including having the necessary work experience;
- Two referees are identified and references are provided– references should be detailed and include the content outlined on the application form;
- Include full details about marks/grades gained for particular degrees. Applicants are strongly encouraged to ensure that full supporting documentation is provided at the time of application, in the form of an official transcript.
- The following countries will be hosting a QECS award: Sri Lanka, South Pacific, South Africa, Papau New Guinea, and Namibia.
Apply for a QECS in Sri Lanka
Apply for a QECS in the South Pacific
Apply for a QECS in South Africa
Apply for a QECS at Papua New Guinea University of Technology
Apply for a QECS at the University of Namibia
For more information, see FAQs and visit Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarship.
