Applications for Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships 2021 are now open. Click on your preferred subject area below to apply:
Application Deadline: 10th June 2021 at 15:00 UTC
Eligible Countries: Commonwealth countries
About the Award: Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships give talented students from anywhere in the Commonwealth the opportunity to gain a Master’s degree, while developing new skills, experiencing life in another country, and building their global networks.
Join more than 35,000 individuals who have benefitted from the life-changing opportunities a Commonwealth Scholarship offers and contribute to the development of the future Commonwealth.
The following countries will be hosting a QECS award:
- Sri Lanka
- South Africa
- Namibia
- South Pacific
- Papua New Guinea
Type: Master’s
Eligibility: Citizens (or those who hold refugee status) in a Commonwealth country are welcome to apply.
Number of Awards: 9
Value of Award: Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships offer a life-changing opportunity for cultural exchange and academic collaboration in unique environments across the globe
Award allowances include:
- Fully-funded tuition fees
- Living expenses (stipend) for duration of award
- Return economy flight
- One-off arrival allowance
- Research support grant (on request)
Duration of Programme: 2 years
How to Apply: Click on your preferred country below to apply
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