A viral scholarship. Applications are open for the Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarship 2025/26. It is a Fully Funded two-year master’s degree scholarship to be completed in a low—or middle-income Commonwealth country. This scholarship is a life-changing opportunity because it is Fully Funded and covers all expenses. Secondly, it is for those committed to creating change in their communities. There is no application fee to apply for the QECS 2025. Different Universities from Low and Middle-income commonwealth countries are participating in this cycle. The Scholarship is open to Citizens of the Commonwealth Countries. There is no upper age limit. The List of Universities, eligible courses, requirements, and the application process is below.
Details About Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarship 2025/26
- Scholarship by: Queen Elizabeth
- Degree Level: Master’s (two years)
- Financial Benefits: Fully Funded
- Deadline: 4th June 2025
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QECS Scholarship Benefits
The scholarship covers:
- Fully-funded tuition fees
- Living allowance (stipend) for the duration of the award
- Return economy flights to the host country
- One-off arrival allowance
- Research Support Grant (on request only; subject to approval)
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QECS 2025 Host Countries
The Scholarship to be completed in any ONE of these countries:
- Fiji
- Mauritius
- Papua New Guinea
- South Africa
- Sri Lanka
Name of the Universities and Eligible Fields
- Fiji: The University of the South Pacific (USP)
- Master of Agriculture (by thesis)
- MA Environmental Management
- MA Geography
- MA Marine Management
- MSc Biology
- MSc Chemistry
- MSc Earth Science
- MSc Environmental Science
- MSc Geospatial Science
- MSc Marine Science
- MA Mathematics
- MSc Computing Science
- MSc Engineering
- MSc Information Systems
- MSc Mathematics
- MSc Physics
- Mauritius: University of Mauritius
- Master of Public Health (MPH)
- Papua New Guinea: Papua New Guinea University of Technology (PNGUoT)
- MArch Architecture
- MEng Civil Engineering
- MEng Communication Engineering
- MEng Mechanical Engineering
- MSc Agriculture
- MSc Applied Physics
- MSc Climate Change and Renewable Energy
- MSc Forestry
- MTech Exploratory Geophysics
- South Africa: Tshwane University of Technology
- Master of Performing Arts
- Master of Education in Educational Technology
- Master of Public Affairs
- Master of Agricultural Science
- Master of Applied Sciences
- Master of Computing
- Master of Engineering in Electrical Engineering
- Master of Engineering in Engineering Management
- Master of Business Studies in Finance
- Master of Management Sciences in Tourism Management
- Sri Lanka: University of Colombo
- MSc Cellular and Molecular Immunology
- MSc Molecular Life Sciences
- University of Sri Jayewardenepura
- Master of Business Administration (MBA)
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Eligibility Criteria
- Citizenship: Applicants must be from a Commonwealth country.
- Age: No upper age limit.
- Academic Qualifications: A minimum of a 2:1 undergraduate degree (or equivalent) is required.
- Study Status: Must have completed an undergraduate degree; final-year students ineligible.
- Funding Duration: Maximum two years of funding available.
- Study Mode: Full-time study only.
- Read FAQs about QECS.
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Application Process for the Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarship 2025/26?
Look through the list of universities hosting scholarships in this cycle. Visit the relevant university website for more information on your chosen course.
Complete and submit a QECS application for your chosen university or course by clicking the ‘Apply Now’ button. Apply to your chosen university for admission to your chosen course. The official link is below.
