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Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships (QECS) 2026–2027 (Fully Funded)
📌 Program Overview
- Host Organization: Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU)
- Scholarship Name: Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships (QECS)
- Study Level: Master’s Degree (2 years)
- Study Location: Low & middle-income Commonwealth countries
- Intake Cycle: 2026–2027
🎯 Purpose of the Scholarship
- Support students committed to social change and community development
- Promote cultural exchange across Commonwealth nations
- Build leadership skills and global networks
- Encourage solutions to global challenges through education
💰 Scholarship Benefits
- Full tuition fee coverage
- Living allowance (monthly stipend)
- Return economy airfare to host country
- Arrival allowance (one-time payment)
- Research support grant (if applicable)
(Opportunity Desk)
🧑🎓 Eligibility Criteria
- Must be a citizen (or refugee status holder) of a Commonwealth country
- Must apply for a country other than your home country
- Minimum academic requirement: Second class upper (2:1) or equivalent
- No upper age limit
- Must meet university admission requirements
📚 Study Areas
QECS supports a wide range of fields depending on host universities, including:
- Health & Medical Sciences
- Engineering & Technology
- Environmental Sciences
- Social Sciences
- Education
- Development Studies
🗓️ Application Deadline
- 3 June 2026 (15:00 UTC)
🧭 Application Process
- Apply online through the QECS portal
- Select a participating university and programme
- Submit academic documents and personal statement
- University reviews application
- Final selection by scholarship committee
📌 Important Notes
- You must apply for a different country than your own
- It is a fully funded Master’s scholarship only
- Highly competitive program with global applicants
🔗 Official Apply Link
https://www.acu.ac.uk/our-work/queen-elizabeth-commonwealth-scholarships/
