Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships QECS 2025

Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships QECS 2025 – 2026

ABOUT THE BURSARY PROVIDER – ACU

Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships QECS | The Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU) is an international organisation that is committed to building a better world through higher education. ACU believe in international collaboration, thus they connect students and universities from around the world, to help advance knowledge, promote understanding, broaden minds, and improve lives.

The ACU is the first international university network, promoting and supporting excellence in higher education in the Commonwealth. ACU currently has more than 500 member universities in 50 countries across the Commonwealth region.

ABOUT THE QUEEN ELIZABETH COMMONWEALTH SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME

The Association of Commonwealth Universities is inviting students to apply for Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships (QECS), for the 2023 academic year..

The scholarship is aimed at students from low and middle-income Commonwealth countries (54 countries across Africa, Asia, the Caribbean and Americas), to pursue a 2 year Masters degree, at selected leading universities outside of their home country/ country of citizenship.

The QECS is aimed at students who are committed to creating change, in their home country and their host country where they will study. Scholars will receive a life-changing opportunity to experience a new country and culture, broaden their horizons, and build a lifelong global network.

MORE ABOUT THE QUEEN ELIZABETH COMMONWEALTH SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME – INSTITUTIONS | QUALIFICATIONS COVERED

South Africa (3 scholarships will be awarded for studies in this country, at the following universities, for the following qualifications):
1) North-West University

MA Positive Psychology
Master of Consumer Sciences
Master of Health Sciences in Cardiovascular Physiology
Master of Health Sciences in Clinical Psychology
Master of Health Sciences in Counselling Psychology
Master of Health Sciences in Health Professions Education
Master of Health Sciences in Human Movement Sciences
Master of Health Sciences in Occupational Hygiene
Master of Health Sciences in Psychology
Master of Health Sciences in Recreation Science
Master of Health Sciences in Research Psychology
Master of Health Sciences in Transdisciplinary Health Promotion
Master of Nursing Science
Master of Social Work
Master of Social Work in Child Protection
Master of Social Work in Forensic Practice
MPharm Pharmacy Practice
MSc Dietetics
MSc Nutrition
MSc Pharmaceutical Chemistry
MSc Pharmaceutical Sciences
MSc Pharmaceutics
MSc Pharmacology

2) Rhodes University

MSc Science courses
MA Humanities courses
MCOM Commerce courses
LLM Law
MPharm Pharmacy
Masters Education

3) Stellenbosch University

MEng Process Engineering
MPhil Peadiatrics
MPhil Infectious Diseases

4) University of Johannesburg

Health and Life Sciences
Physical Sciences
Engineering and Mathematics Accountancy and Finance
Social sciences
Arts and Humanities

5) University of Pretoria

Master Research courses and not coursework

6) University of Venda

Health sciences
Management, Commerce and Law
Humanities, Social Science and Education
Science, Engineering and Agriculture

Fiji (1 scholarship will be awarded for studies in this country, at the following university, for the following qualifications):
1) University of the South Pacific:

MA Applied Linguistics
MA Development Studies
MA Diplomacy | International Affairs
MA Environmental Management
MA Geography
MA Governance
MA History
MA Journalism
MA Linguistics
MA Literature
MA Major in Education
MA Marine Management
MA Mathematics
MA Pacific Studies
MA Politics/ International Affairs
MA Psychology
MA Social Policy
MA Sociology
Master of Agriculture (by thesis)
Master of Commerce in Accounting (by thesis)
Master of Commerce in Economics
Master of Commerce in Official Statistics
Master of Commerce in Population Studies | Demography
Master of Commerce in Professional Accounting
Master of Education
Master of Environmental Law
Master of Law
MSc Biology
MSc Chemistry
MSc Computing Science
MSc Earth Science
MSc Engineering
MSc Environmental Science
MSc Geospatial Science
MSc Information Systems
MSc Marine Science
MSc Mathematics
MSc Physics

Papua New Guinea (1 scholarship will be awarded for studies in this country, at the following university, for the following qualifications):
1) Papua New Guinea University of Technology

MSc Agriculture
MSc Applied Physics
MTech Exploration Geophysics
MEng Civil Engineering
MEng Mechanical Engineering
Master of Engineering in Communication Engineering
MCS Master of Communication Studies

Sri Lanka (2 scholarships will be awarded for studies in this country, at the following universities, for the following qualifications):
1) University of Colombo

MSc Molecular Life Sciences
MSc Cellular and Molecular Immunology

2) University of Sri Jayewardenepura

Master of Business Administration

MORE ABOUT THE QECS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME – COVERAGE VALUE | RENEWAL

The scholarship will provide cover for the following expenses: tuition fees, living allowance/ stipend, return economy flights to host country, once-off arrival allowance and a Research Support Grant (on request).

Scholars will also receive support as they develop their knowledge and skills within a new country and academic environment – they will learn to apply the acquired knowledge to create solutions to global challenges, all while experiencing and learning about a new culture.

Zabusaries.com is committed to keeping you up to date with the latest bursary opportunities, and this article covers all details about the QECS Scholarship.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE QECS SCHOLARSHIP

Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying (please note that failure to satisfy all the requirements will lead to your application not being considered):

You must be a citizen or have a refugee status in a Commonwealth country, which includes the following:
- AFRICA: Botswana, Cameroon, Gambia, Ghana, Kenya, Kingdom of Eswatini, Lesotho, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Rwanda, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Uganda, United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia
- ASIA: Bangladesh, Brunei Darussalam, India, Malaysia, Maldives, Pakistan, Singapore, Sri Lanka
- CARIBBEAN AND AMERICAS: Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Canada, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, Saint Lucia, St Kitts and Nevis, St Vincent and The Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago
You must have completed an undergraduate degree at a 2:1 equivalent level
You must intend on pursuing a 2 year Masters degree qualification
You must intend on studying outside of your home country or country of citizenship
You must intend on studying at one of the above approved institutions, within one of the approved fields listed above
You must submit a university application at the same time as the scholarship application
You must meet the entry requirements of your selected institution:
- North-West University applicants: you must meet the entry requirements of NMU
- Rhodes University applicants: you must meet the entry requirements of RU
- Stellenbosch University applicants: you must meet the entry requirements of SU
- University of Johannesburg applicants: you must meet the entry requirements of UJ
- University of Pretoria applicants: you must meet the entry requirements of UP
- University of Venda applicants: you must meet the entry requirements of UV
- University of Venda applicants: you must have achieved a minimum overall average of 65% in your previous degree
- University of Colombo applicants: you must have completed a Bachelors degree in Biological Sciences, Medicine, Dental Sciences, Veterinary Medicine, Agricultural Sciences
- University of Colombo applicants: you must complete an online selection test (the cost will not be covered by ACU, however QECS applicants will receive a 50% discount and will need to pay USD15 – for any questions, email info@ibmbb.cmb.ac.lk)
- University of Sri Jayewardenepura: you must have completed a Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent qualification and have 3 years of managerial experience

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HOW TO APPLY FOR THE QECS SCHOLARSHIP

Applications must be submitted online at: Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarship Application 2022

Applicants must first Register a profile before they can Login and apply.
The application is made up of the following sections:

Eligibility
Personal Information
Academic and Employment Record
Course at host university details
Statements (made up of 3 main statements: 1) your plan of study in 200 to 400 words, 2) the development impact and post study outreach in 300 to 500 words, and 3) creating networks in 200 to 400 words)
Uploading supporting documents (including references, copy of your final transcript and degree certificate, copy of your Identity Document or passport, proof of application at an approved institution)

Applicants must read the QECS application guidance before applying.

Applicants should also read the QECS Scholarship FAQ’s before applying.

CLOSING DATE FOR THE QECS SCHOLARSHIP

24 May 2022 (at 18:00).
(Applications submitted after this date will not be accepted – please apply before the closing date to ensure your application is considered.)

CONTACT THE SCHOLARSHIP PROVIDER

For any queries related to this scholarship programme, please contact your university directly:

North-West University (South Africa) – email: Marietjie.Ackermann@nwu.ac.za
Rhodes University (South Africa) – email: academicadmin@ru.ac.za
Stellenbosch University (South Africa) – email: info@sun.ac.za
University of Johannesburg (South Africa) – email: rdmbatha@uj.ac.za
University of Pretoria (South Africa) – email: enquiries@online.up.ac.za
University of Venda (South Africa) – email: postgraduate.admission@univen.ac.za
University of the South Pacific (Fiji) – email: international@usp.ac.fj
Papua New Guinea University of Technology (Papua New Guinea) – email: pamela.dubaba@pnguot.ac.pg
University of Colombo (Sri Lanka) – email: ar@ibmbb.cmb.ac.lk
University of Sri Jayewardenepura (Sri Lanka) – email: admin@pim.sjp.ac.lk

Or contact the Association of Commonwealth Universities:
Email: info-qecs@acu.ac.uk

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