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Study a Fully Funded Master’s Degree in a Commonwealth Country
Are you passionate about making a difference in your community? The Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships (QECS) offer an extraordinary opportunity to pursue a fully funded two-year Master’s degree at an ACU member university in a low- or middle-income Commonwealth country.
This life-changing scholarship is designed for individuals committed to driving positive change, promoting cultural exchange, and finding innovative solutions to shared global challenges.
Application Details
Cycle 2 Applications Open: 16 April 2025
Deadline: 4 June 2025 at 15:00 UTC
What the QECS Covers:
Full tuition fees
Living allowance (stipend) throughout the program
Return economy flights to the host country
One-time arrival allowance
Research Support Grant (available upon request and approval)
How to Apply:
Review Available Scholarships:
Browse the list of eligible countries, universities, and courses for this application cycle.
Select Your Course and University:
Visit the university’s official site via the links provided to learn more about your preferred program.
Submit QECS Application:
Click the Apply Now button to access the online application portal.
(If you don’t have a myACU account, click “Get Started” on the login page.)
Apply to the University:
Submit a separate application directly to your chosen university for admission to your selected course.
Host Countries & Participating Universities (Cycle 2):
Fiji – The University of the South Pacific
Mauritius – University of Mauritius
Papua New Guinea – PNG University of Technology
South Africa –
Tshwane University of Technology
University of Pretoria
University of the Free State
University of Venda
Sri Lanka –
University of Colombo
University of Sri Jayewardenepura
Why Apply?
Join a global community of changemakers like:
Yusuf Brima – Advancing AI in healthcare
Candice York – Empowering youth for climate action
Ajra Mohamed – Promoting digital education in Kenya
Mahmood Hassan Dalhat – Conducting cutting-edge cancer research
Scholarships made possible by the Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan (CSFP) Endowment Fund.
For full application guidance and FAQs, visit the QECS Website
Start your journey today – apply now👇
https://www.acu.ac.uk/qecs