The Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships (QECS) is offering scholarships to Commonwealth citizens who wish to pursue Master's degrees at low or middle income Commonwealth countries.
The Scholarships provide a life-changing opportunity for students committed to making a positive impact in their communities to experience another country and culture, to broaden their horizons, and to build a global network that will last a lifetime.
Ten fully funded Master’s scholarships are available in this cycle, hosted by universities in countries across the Commonwealth including: Bangladesh, Barbados, Eswatini, Ghana, Jamaica, Malaysia, Mauritius, Pakistan, Tanzania, Trinidad and Tobago and Uganda.
Degree level
Master’s
Deadlines
10 January 2023 at 16:00 UTC
Who can apply?
Applicants must:
- Be a citizen or have a refugee status in a Commonwealth country
- Have completed an undergraduate degree at a 2:1
Fields of Study:
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Bangladesh |
Please ensure that the Masters that you select is a maximum of two years in length and that the course title included in your QECS application matches the course title on the university’s website. |
4 year Bachelor Degree |
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Applicants are required to submit a university application at the same time as their scholarship application. |
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Eswatini |
Bachelor's degree in a relevant subject area. |
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Ghana |
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) |
Refer to the KNUST University website. |
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Jamaica, Barbados, Trinidad & Tobago |
The University of the West Indies
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Refer to the University of the West Indies website. |
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Malaysia |
Please ensure that the Masters that you select is a maximum of two years in length and that the course title included in your QECS application matches the course title on the university’s website. |
-Applicants must have a Bachelor Degree with minimum CGPA of 3.75 -Meet the English requirement with minimum score of 6.0 for IELTS or equivalent.
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Please ensure that the Masters that you select is a maximum of two years in length and that the course title included in your QECS application matches the course title on the university’s website. |
Refer to the University of Malaya website |
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Applicants are required to submit a university application at the same time as their scholarship application. |
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Mauritius |
Master of Public Health |
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Applicants are required to submit a university application at the same time as their scholarship application. |
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Pakistan |
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Minimum 60% marks in annual system and 2.5/4 CGPA in semester system. |
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Tanzania |
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GPA of 3 Minimum |
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Applicants are required to submit a university application at the same time as their scholarship application. |
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Uganda |
Makerere University |
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Refer to Makerere University website |
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Applicants are required to submit a university application at the same time as their scholarship application. |
What the scholarship offers
- Fully funded tuition fees
- Living allowance (stipend) for duration of award
- Return economy flights to host country
- One-off arrival allowance
- Research Support Grant (on request only; subject to approval)
Application process
Applications must be submitted online
The application form consists of the following sections:
- Eligibility
- Personal Details
- Academic & Employment Record
- Course at host university details
- Statements
- Upload supporting documents (including references)
Contact
If you have questions about the scholarship, please contact:
Documents and links
Note
Please note that this opportunity is not offered by the Department of Higher Education and Training. Applicants are required to undertake their own research into programmes and institutions and are responsible for ensuring that the qualifications will be recognised in South Africa. If there are any discrepancies in the details provided, the information given by the sponsor supersedes the details provided above. No additional financial support will be provided by the Department of Higher Education and Training.
