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Applications are now open for the Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarship (QECS) 2025/26, a fully funded opportunity for a two-year master’s degree in a low- or middle-income Commonwealth country. This life-changing scholarship is designed for individuals committed to creating positive change in their communities.
There is no application fee, and citizens of Commonwealth countries are eligible to apply.
There is no upper age limit.
Scholarship Summary
Sponsor: Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarship (QECS)
Level: Master’s Degree (2 years)
Type: Fully Funded
Application Deadline: June 4, 2025
Eligible Applicants: Citizens of Commonwealth countries
Application Fee: None
Benefits of the QECS 2025 Scholarship
1. Full tuition fees
2. Living allowance (stipend) for the duration of the award
3. Return economy flights to the host country
4. One-time arrival allowance
5. Research Support Grant (on request and subject to approval)
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QECS 2025 Host Countries
The Scholarship is 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 – University of the South Pacific (USP)
- Master of Agriculture ( by Thesis)
- MA Environmental Management / Geography / Marine Management
- MSc Biology / Chemistry / Earth Science / Environmental Science / Marine Science / Geospatial Science / Computing Science / Information Systems / Mathematics / Physics
- MSc Engineering / MA Mathematics
Mauritius – University of Mauritius
Master of Public Health (MPH)
Papua New Guinea – Papua New Guinea University of Technology (PNGUoT)
- MArch Architecture
- MEng Civil / Communication / Mechanical Engineering
- MSc Agriculture / Applied Physics / Forestry
- MSc Climate Change & Renewable Energy
- MTech Exploratory Geophysics
South Africa – Tshwane University of Technology
- Master of Performing Arts / Education in Educational Technology
- Master of Public Affairs / Agricultural Science / Applied Sciences / Computing
- Master of Engineering (Electrical / Engineering Management)
- Master of Business Studies (Finance)
- Master of Management Sciences (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
Must be a citizen of a Commonwealth country
No upper age limit
Hold a minimum of a 2:1 undergraduate degree (or equivalent)
Final-year undergraduate students are not eligible
Must apply for a full-time program
A maximum of two years of funding is available
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How to Apply for QECS 2025
1. Review the eligible universities and programs listed above.
2. Visit the official QECS website and your chosen university’s website for program details.
3. Complete and submit your application online before the deadline: June 4, 2025.