Fully Funded Master's Scholarship by ACU for Commonwealth Students 2026-2027
By: Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU)Last update:
Applicant criteria
NationalityBangladesh, Kenya, Malaysia, Papua New Guinea, Pakistan, South Africa
Age
- No specific age required
Gender
- Both
Opportunity criteria
Job locationSouth Africa, Pakistan, Malaysia, Kenya, Ghana, Bangladesh
Deadline2026-06-03
Opportunity description
The Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarship (QECS) 2026-27 presents an outstanding opportunity for students from Commonwealth nations to pursue a fully funded master's degree. Established by the Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU), this prestigious scholarship encourages academic collaboration and cultural exchange across the Commonwealth, with a strong focus on sustainable development.
Program Details
- Open to students seeking a full-time master's degree spanning up to two years.
- Study at selected universities in participating Commonwealth countries.
- Aims to develop a cohort of future leaders dedicated to solving global challenges and driving positive change in their communities, in line with the Sustainable Development Goals.
Benefits
- Full tuition coverage.
- Monthly living allowance (stipend).
- Return economy airfare.
- Arrival allowance.
- Research support grant (if approved).
Eligibility criteria
- Must be a citizen or refugee of a Commonwealth country.
- A bachelor's degree with at least a 2:1 or equivalent achievement is required.
- The study must be conducted in person at a university in one of the Commonwealth countries.
- Must study in a different Commonwealth country (not their own).
- Must meet the admission requirements of the chosen university.
- No age limit applies to applicants.
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