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Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships for Master’s Studies in Commonwealth Countries

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Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships for Master’s Studies in Commonwealth Countries - Masters, Post a Comment

Provider
Association of Commonwealth Universities
Host country
Eswatini
Deadline
Varies — check official site
Region
Africa
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Topics

Applying from your country? See your edition: Kenya · Nigeria · Ghana · Ethiopia · Uganda · Tanzania · Rwanda · Angola · Mozambique · São Tomé & Príncipe · Senegal · Cameroon · Ivory Coast · Benin · Togo · DR Congo

Eligibility & requirements at a glance

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Who can apply
Open to African students; specific eligibility (nationality, age, academic record, field of study) varies by program — see the official site for full requirements.
Funding
Fully Funded
Study level
Masters
Deadline
Varies — check official site

Key eligibility criteria

  • Open to African students; specific eligibility (nationality, age, academic record, field of study) varies by program — see the official site for full requirements.

Recorded funding information

  • Fully Funded

About the Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships for Master’s Studies in Commonwealth Countries (2026)

The Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships provide bright Commonwealth students with the chance to earn a Master’s degree while learning new skills, living in another country, and expanding their worldwide networks. Join more than 35,000 individuals who have benefitted from the life-changing opportunities a Commonwealth Scholarship offers and contribute to the development of the future Commonwealth. The following countries will be hosting a QECS award: - Bangladesh - Eswatini - Ghana - The University of the West Indies - Kenya - Malaysia - Mauritius - Pakistan - Rwanda - Tanzania - Uganda **Application deadline:** January 10, 2022 ### Table of contents - [Benefits of the Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/queen-elizabeth-commonwealth-scholarships-for-masters-studies-in-commonwealth-countries/#h-benefits-of-the-queen-elizabeth-commonwealth-scholarships) - [Eligibility Criteria for Master’s Students in Commonwealth Countries](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/queen-elizabeth-commonwealth-scholarships-for-masters-studies-in-commonwealth-countries/#h-eligibility-criteria-for-master-s-students-in-commonwealth-countries) - [How to Apply for the Opportunity](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/queen-elizabeth-commonwealth-scholarships-for-masters-studies-in-commonwealth-countries/#h-how-to-apply-for-the-opportunity) * * * Stay in the loop! Get weekly updates on new scholarships offerings here. * * * ## Benefits of the Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships offer a life-changing opportunity for cultural exchange and academic collaboration in unique environments across the globe. Nine lucky recipients shall be offered the prestigious award, which includes generous allowances such as: - Fully-funded tuition fees - Living expenses (stipend) for duration of award - Return economy flight - One-off arrival allowance - Research support grant (on request) ## Eligibility Criteria for Master’s Students in Commonwealth Countries Citizens (or those who hold refugee status) in a Commonwealth country are welcome to apply. ## How to Apply for the Opportunity Before submitting an application, please: - Review the available courses and entry requirements below – in addition to the application guidance - Check that the course you are applying for is available at your selected university at the start of the form for your application to be counted. For more information, please read the [FAQs.](https://www.acu.ac.uk/funding-opportunities/for-students/scholarships/queen-elizabeth-commonwealth-scholarships/qecs-faqs/) - Note that applicants are required to submit a university application at the same time as their scholarship application, unless stated otherwise - Applicants can’t apply more than once to the same university. If applicants submit two applications for the same university, only the first application will be considered. **If you don’t have a MyACU account:**  Please register [here](https://crm.acu.ac.uk/ssp/register) and then follow the instructions in the registration email to set up an account. You will then be able to log in to the system here to access the application form. **If you do have a MyACU account**:  Please log in to the system [here](https://crm.acu.ac.uk/user/login?destination=/QESC2022-23-Cycle1) to access the application form. * * * _brought to you by Scholarships for Africans_ [**Scholarships for Africans**](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/) is a premier scholarship information blog committed to bringing more opportunities for Africans globally. They are part of the African Scholar Initiative, powered by Scholarship Hippo. 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Funding information

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  • Fully Funded

Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships for Master’s Studies in Commonwealth Countries eligibility

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  • Open to African students; specific eligibility (nationality, age, academic record, field of study) varies by program — see the official site for full requirements.

Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships for Master’s Studies in Commonwealth Countries document information

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    How to apply for the Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships for Master’s Studies in Commonwealth Countries 2026

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    1. 1
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    2. 2
      Check eligibility and any requested materials

      Listed eligibility: Open to African students; specific eligibility (nationality, age, academic record, field of study) varies by program — see the official site for full requirements.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist.

    3. 3
      Check dates and next steps

      Listed deadline information: Varies — check official site. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

    Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships for Master’s Studies in Commonwealth Countries deadline & application timeline

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    1. Planning suggestion: 12 months out

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    2. Planning suggestion: 6 months out

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    3. Planning suggestion: 3 months out

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    4. Planning suggestion: 1 month out

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    5. Provider deadline
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      Provider deadline information: Varies — check official site. Confirm the current instructions and any cutoff or time zone on the official source; no additional time is assumed here.

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    Frequently asked questions

    Who can apply for the Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships for Master’s Studies in Commonwealth Countries?+

    Open to African students; specific eligibility (nationality, age, academic record, field of study) varies by program — see the official site for full requirements.

    What funding does the Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships for Master’s Studies in Commonwealth Countries offer?+

    Listed funding: Fully Funded. Confirm amounts, exclusions and conditions on the official source. This label does not establish any additional benefit components.

    When is the application deadline?+

    Provider deadline information: Varies — check official site. Confirm the current cutoff and any time zone on the official source; no additional cutoff or late-submission policy is assumed here.

    What documents do I need to apply?+

    No explicit document checklist is recorded here. If an application is required, prepare only the documents requested by the provider; requirements may differ from admission requirements.

    How do I check the application process?+

    Consult https://crm.acu.ac.uk/ssp/register to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there. Listed eligibility: Open to African students; specific eligibility (nationality, age, academic record, field of study) varies by program — see the official site for full requirements.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist. Listed deadline information: Varies — check official site. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

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