Applications are now open for the Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships (QECS) 2025–2026, a prestigious opportunity for international students from Commonwealth member countries to pursue a fully funded two-year Master’s degree in a low- or middle-income Commonwealth nation.
The Queen Elizabeth Scholarship 2025 aims to support talented and motivated individuals committed to bringing positive change to their communities. Through this global initiative, students gain access to world-class education, cultural exchange, and opportunities to develop international networks that last a lifetime.
Summary of the Scholarship Program
- Host Organization: Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU)
- Degree Level: Master’s Degree
- Scholarship Type: Fully Funded
- Eligible Nationalities: Citizens or refugees of Commonwealth countries
- Study Destination: Selected universities in Commonwealth member countries
- Application Deadline: 14 January 2025
Overview of the Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarship 2025
The Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships (QECS) are designed for students passionate about community development and global collaboration. Scholars pursue master’s programs in another Commonwealth country, gaining new perspectives while building professional and academic skills.
Through academic exchange, the QECS promotes cross-cultural understanding and helps tackle shared global challenges. Scholars become part of an active Commonwealth network dedicated to sustainable development and social transformation.
Financial Coverage
The Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships 2025–2026 provide full financial support to successful candidates, covering all major study-related expenses, including:
- Full tuition fee waiver
- Living allowance (stipend) for the duration of the program
- Round-trip economy airfare to the host country
- Arrival allowance upon joining the program
- Research support grant (subject to approval upon request)
These benefits ensure that recipients can fully focus on their academic and community development goals without financial burden.
Participating Countries and Universities
The Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships 2025–26 include partner universities across 12 Commonwealth countries. Below is the list of participating countries and their institutions.
Eswatini – University of Eswatini
Available Programs:
- MA African Languages and Linguistics
- MA History
- MEd Educational Foundations and Management
- MNSc Family Nurse Practice
- MSc Agricultural Extension
- MSc Animal Science
- MSc Computer Science
- MSc Food Science and Technology
- MSc Mathematics
- MSc Textiles
Contact: bodlamini@uniswa.sz
Jamaica / University of the West Indies (UWI)
Cave Hill Campus – Barbados
- LLM Competition Law and Policy
- MPH Public Health
- MSc Natural Resource & Environmental Management (Water Resource Management)
- MSc Gender Studies
- MSc Social Work
Five Islands Campus – Antigua and Barbuda
- MA Teaching Exceptional Children
- MSc Corporate Finance
Mona Campus – Jamaica
- MA Cultural Studies
- MSc Biomedical Research
- MSc Natural Resource Management
- MSc Social Work
- MSc Sport Management
St. Augustine Campus – Trinidad and Tobago
- MSc Aviation Management
- MSc Data Science
- MSc Food Science and Technology
- MSc Renewable Energy Technology
- MSc Tropical Crop Protection
Kenya – Technical University of Kenya
Programs Offered:
- MSc Applied Parasitology
- MSc Computational Chemistry
- MSc Construction Project Management
- MSc Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- MSc Food Science and Technology
- MSc Information and Knowledge Management
- MSc Land Administration
- MSc Medical Physics
- MSc Physics
- MTech Manufacturing Engineering
Contact: admissions@tukenya.ac.ke
Malaysia
University of Malaya
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Available programs can be viewed on the official website.
Contact: study@um.edu.my
Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)
Available Programs:
- MSc Accounting
- MSc Agribusiness
- MSc Agricultural Policy
- MSc Community Education and Development
- MSc Economics
- MSc Gender and Development
- MSc Halal Products Management
- MSc Management
- MSc Marketing
- MSc Social Psychology
- MSc Sustainable Recreation and Ecotourism
- MSc Tourism
- MSc Youth Studies
Entry Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field with a minimum CGPA of 2.75.
- Applicants must have a minimum CGPA of 3.75 and meet English proficiency with an IELTS score of 6.0 or equivalent.
Contact: pg_admission@upm.edu.my
Tanzania – The State University of Zanzibar
Available Programs:
- MBA in Finance
- MEd Youth Gender and Development
- MSc Chemistry
- MSc Information Technology
- MSc Natural Resource Management and Climate Change
Contact: abdalla.ibrahim@suza.ac.tz
Uganda – Makerere University
Available Programs:
- MSc Civil Engineering
- MSc Food Safety and Quality Management
- MSc Renewable Energy
Contact: drgt@rgt.mak.ac.ug
Eligibility Criteria for QECS 2025
To apply for the Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships 2025–2026, candidates must meet the following eligibility requirements:
- Must be a citizen or hold refugee status in a Commonwealth country.
- Hold a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent qualification) by the time of admission.
- There is no age limit for applicants.
- Some universities may have additional program-specific admission requirements.
For additional details, visit the official QECS FAQs section for commonly asked questions.
Application Process
The QECS application process is entirely online. Applicants must submit their materials through the official Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarship portal before the deadline.
Steps to Apply:
- Confirm eligibility and review available universities and programs.
- Complete the online application form, which includes:
- Eligibility confirmation
- Personal details
- Academic and employment history
- Preferred course and host university details
- Personal statements
- Upload of required supporting documents
- Submit the application before 14 January 2025.
Official Application Link: Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships Portal
- The Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships 2025–26 provide full financial coverage for master’s studies in Commonwealth countries.
- Open to international students from all Commonwealth member states.
- Fully funded benefits include tuition, travel, stipends, and research support.
- Applications close on 14 January 2025.
The Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships (QECS) 2025–2026 offer ambitious students from Commonwealth nations a chance to pursue a fully funded Master’s degree abroad, gain valuable cultural experience, and become part of a global community of change-makers.
This scholarship remains one of the most competitive international postgraduate opportunities for those committed to creating positive social impact across the Commonwealth.
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