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Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships (QECS) 2027 for Master’s degree study in a low or middle-income Commonwealth country.

Last verified 12 May 2026 by the Scholarships for Africans editorial team

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, aiming to foster change in communities.

Host country
Multiple
Deadline
3 June 2026, 15:00 UTC
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Eligibility & requirements at a glance

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Who can apply
- Minimum of 2:1 undergraduate degree or equivalent. - Meet specific university and course requirements. - For South Africa, overseas qualifications require SAQA evaluation.
Funding
Fully-funded
Study level
Masters
Deadline
3 June 2026, 15:00 UTC

Key eligibility criteria

  • - Minimum of 2:1 undergraduate degree or equivalent.
  • - Meet specific university and course requirements.
  • - For South Africa, overseas qualifications require SAQA evaluation.

Recorded funding information

  • Fully-funded

About the Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships (QECS) 2027 for Master’s degree study in a low or middle-income Commonwealth country. (2026)

## Overview The Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships (QECS) provide a unique opportunity for students to pursue a two-year master's degree at an ACU member university located in a low or middle-income Commonwealth country. These scholarships are designed for individuals committed to driving positive change within their communities. Scholars gain international experience, broaden their horizons, and build a lasting global network through cultural exchange and academic collaboration. The program seeks to empower scholars to address shared global challenges in their home and host countries, contributing to the future of the Commonwealth network. ## Eligibility - Must have attained a minimum of a 2:1 or equivalent at the undergraduate level. - Specific course requirements for each university and program must be met. - For South African institutions, applicants with overseas qualifications must complete the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) evaluation process. ## Benefits - Fully-funded tuition fees. - Living allowance (stipend) for the duration of the award. - Return economy flights to the host country. - One-off arrival allowance. - Research Support Grant (available on request only, subject to approval). ## How to apply 1. Review the list of eligible countries and universities offering scholarships for the current cycle. Only listed courses are eligible for funding. 2. Ensure you meet the minimum academic requirement of a 2:1 or equivalent at the undergraduate level. 3. Visit the specific university website for your chosen course to gather more detailed information. 4. Complete and submit a QECS application for your chosen university/course via the 'Apply now' button. If you do not have a myACU account, create one. 5. Separately, submit an application directly to your chosen university for admission to your selected course. For some universities (e.g., Tshwane University of Technology), you will need to provide your university application ID in the QECS form.

Funding information

The funding information below is recorded in this listing; it does not establish additional covered components. Check amounts, caps, exclusions and conditions on the official source.

  • Fully-funded

Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships (QECS) 2027 for Master’s degree study in a low or middle-income Commonwealth country. eligibility

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  • - Minimum of 2:1 undergraduate degree or equivalent.
  • - Meet specific university and course requirements.
  • - For South Africa, overseas qualifications require SAQA evaluation.

Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships (QECS) 2027 for Master’s degree study in a low or middle-income Commonwealth country. document information

No explicit document checklist is recorded here. If an application is required, prepare only the materials the provider requests.

    How to apply for the Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships (QECS) 2027 for Master’s degree study in a low or middle-income Commonwealth country. 2026

    Follow the provider's stated process. The checks below are guidance, not additional application requirements. Any original editorial instructions remain in the description above.

    1. 1
      Check the provider's process

      Consult https://www.acu.ac.uk/funding-opportunities/for-students/scholarships/queen-elizabeth-commonwealth-scholarships/ to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there.

    2. 2
      Check eligibility and any requested materials

      Listed eligibility: - Minimum of 2:1 undergraduate degree or equivalent. - Meet specific university and course requirements. - For South Africa, overseas qualifications require SAQA evaluation.. 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: 3 June 2026, 15:00 UTC. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

    Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships (QECS) 2027 for Master’s degree study in a low or middle-income Commonwealth country. deadline & application timeline

    Provider deadline information: 3 June 2026, 15:00 UTC. This text cannot be safely converted to a countdown; check the official source for its meaning. The earlier milestones are optional planning suggestions only.

    1. Planning suggestion: 12 months out

      Check the current call and decide whether this opportunity fits your plans.

    2. Planning suggestion: 6 months out

      If the provider requires tests or documents that take time, plan for them using its published instructions.

    3. Planning suggestion: 3 months out

      If an application is required, review the provider's process and prepare only the materials it requests.

    4. Planning suggestion: 1 month out

      If submission is required, allow time to check your materials and any stated cutoff.

    5. Provider deadline
      3 June 2026, 15:00 UTC

      Provider deadline information: 3 June 2026, 15:00 UTC. 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 (QECS) 2027 for Master’s degree study in a low or middle-income Commonwealth country.?+

    - Minimum of 2:1 undergraduate degree or equivalent. - Meet specific university and course requirements. - For South Africa, overseas qualifications require SAQA evaluation.

    What funding does the Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships (QECS) 2027 for Master’s degree study in a low or middle-income Commonwealth country. 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: 3 June 2026, 15:00 UTC. 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://www.acu.ac.uk/funding-opportunities/for-students/scholarships/queen-elizabeth-commonwealth-scholarships/ to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there. Listed eligibility: - Minimum of 2:1 undergraduate degree or equivalent. - Meet specific university and course requirements. - For South Africa, overseas qualifications require SAQA evaluation.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist. Listed deadline information: 3 June 2026, 15:00 UTC. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

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