The Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships (QECS) is offering scholarships to Commonwealth citizens who wish to pursue a two-year Master's degree in a low or middle-income Commonwealth country.
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.
Nine fully funded Master’s scholarships are available in this cycle, hosted by universities in countries across the Commonwealth including: Antigua and Barbuda, Bangladesh, Barbados, Eswatini, Jamaica, Kenya, Malaysia, Pakistan, Tanzania, Trinidad and Tobago, and Uganda.
Degree level
Master’s
Deadlines
10 January 2024 at 16:00 UTC
Who can apply?
Applicants must:
Be a citizen or have a refugee status in a Commonwealth country;
Applicants must apply for a QECS award in a country other than their home country/country of citizenship;
Have completed an undergraduate degree.
Fields of Study
Please check the available courses, host institutions, and entry requirements below before submitting an application. Applicants are strongly advised to go through all of the application guidance and FAQs.
MBA: (Accounting, Finance, Human Resource Management, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Marketing Management, Strategic Management, Business Analytics, Information Systems and Technology Management, Operations Strategy and Management, International Trade and Business Management, Risk and Actuarial Science, Innovation and Entrepreneurship Management)
Master of Construction Project Management
Master of Musical Arts in Composition or Performance
Master of Music in Music Education or African Music Studies
Master of Public Health
Master of Science (Electrical and Electronics Engineering)
At least a Second Class Honours (Upper Division) degree of TU-K in the relevant field or equivalent from a university recognised by the Senate of TU-K.
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Look through the list of countries and universities hosting scholarships in this cycle.
Visit the relevant university website for more information on your chosen course using the links provided.
Complete and submit a QECS application for your chosen university/course by clicking the ‘Apply now’ button. Once you’ve clicked apply, you’ll be directed to a log in page. If you don't already have a myACU account, click ‘get started’ in the right hand corner of the page to start your application.
Submit an application to your chosen university for admission to your chosen course.
Contact
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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 by contacting the South African Qualifications Authority and the relevant professional bodies. 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.
Get regular updates about scholarship opportunities currently available for South African students to undertake university study and skills development in other countries.
Get regular updates about scholarship opportunities currently available for South African students to undertake university study and skills development in other countries.
