Applications are now open for the Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Postgraduate Scholarships 2024 (QECS). QECS offers a unique opportunity to study for a two-year Master’s degree in a low or middle-income Commonwealth country.
QECS is aimed at students who are committed to creating change in their communities, the scholarships are a life-changing opportunity to experience a new country and culture, to broaden horizons, and to build a global network that will last a lifetime. Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships sponsor Master’s Degrees in a broad range of subject areas. The subject areas available differ according to the Host University and/or Country.
Host: Commonwealth Organization
Degree Category: Masters’s Degree
Eligible Countries: Commonwealth countries
Application Deadline: 24 May 2024.
Eligibility Criteria
- Citizens (or those who hold refugee status) in a Commonwealth country are welcome to apply.
- You must have already completed your degree and have graduated with an equivalent of a 2:1 at the time of application. As part of the application process you will be asked to provide a copy of your final transcript and degree certificate.
- There is no upper age limit to be eligible for a QECS Award.
- QECS awards are only for new students and cannot be used to fund a course that has already been started.
- QECS is available for a 2-year master’s degree Course only.
- For academic requirements, check with your preferred university to ensure you meet the entry requirements for your chosen courses.
Scholarship Benefits
Award recipients receive:
- Fully-funded tuition fees
- Living expenses allowance (stipend) for the duration of award
- Return economy flights to their host country
- An arrival allowance
- Research support grant – on request only; subject to approval
Available Institutions For the Scholarship
- University of Sri Jayewardenepura
- University of Colombo
- University of Pretoria
- Tshwane University of Technology
- Stellenbosch University
- The University of the South Pacific
How to Apply for QECS 2024
- Applications must be submitted online through Online Application System. This system will be used throughout the selection process. We recommend you find alternative internet providers that are available locally
- You are encouraged to apply for your chosen course of study before or at the same time as applying for a QECS award.
- You should visit your chosen university’s website for more information on their admissions procedures and when their applications open. Some universities require an application fee to process your application. The QECS will not pay this deposit and it is your responsibility to secure your university offer.
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