Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships 2025/2026 (Fully-Funded)

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. Through cultural exchange and academic collaboration, Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholars help bring about positive change and find solutions to the shared challenges we face - both in their home countries and those that host them. As an active part of the Commonwealth network, scholars will help shape its future.

Eligibility Criteria for Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships 2025/2026 (Fully-Funded)

1. Citizens (or those who hold refugee status) in a Commonwealth country are welcome to apply.
2. Applicants must apply for a QECS award in a country other than their home country/country of citizenship. Refugees should apply as if they were a citizens=[/ of the country that has offered them refugee status.
3. There is no upper age limit to be eligible for a QECS Award.
4. You must have attained a minimum of 2:1 (or equivalent) at the undergraduate level to be eligible to apply.
5. The QECS awards are only hosted by low- and middle-income countries. Therefore, these awards will not be hosted in high-income countries such as Australia, Canada, New Zealand, or the UK.

Benefits of Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships 2025/2026 (Fully-Funded)

1. Fully-funded tuition fees
2. Living allowance (stipend) for duration of award
3. Return economy flights to host country
4. One-off arrival allowance
5. Research Support Grant (on request only; subject to approval)

How to Apply

1. Look through the list of countries and universities hosting scholarships in this cycle. Please note that only the courses listed are eligible for scholarship funding.
2. Visit the relevant university website for more information on your chosen course using the links included below.
3. 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.
4. Submit an application to your chosen university for admission to your chosen course.

We strongly advise all applicants to read the application guidance and FAQs pages before starting an application.

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Application Deadline

04 May, 2025

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