Students who are planning to pursue a master’s degree abroad now have a valuable opportunity through the Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarship Program 2026. This fully funded scholarship is designed for talented students from Commonwealth countries who wish to study in low and middle-income nations while contributing to meaningful change in their communities.
The Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarship (QECS) supports international students by covering major study-related expenses, including full tuition fees, monthly living allowances, return airfare, an arrival allowance, and research support. Beyond financial support, the program focuses on developing future leaders who are committed to solving real-world challenges and building long-term global connections.
One of the key advantages of the QECS program is that there is no application fee, making it accessible to students from diverse economic backgrounds. A wide range of academic fields is available, allowing scholars to pursue master’s programs aligned with their academic interests and career goals.
Scholarship Summary
- Level of Study: Master’s
- Host Countries: Bangladesh, Eswatini, Ghana, Kenya, Malaysia, Mauritius, Pakistan, Rwanda, Tanzania
- Program Duration: Up to 2 years
- Application Timeline:
- Opens: 19 November 2025
- Closes: 14 January 2026 (16:00 UTC)
Participating Universities
The Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarship is offered only at selected institutions listed on the official website. Current host universities include:
- University of Dhaka
- University of Eswatini
- Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Ghana
- The University of the West Indies
- Technical University of Kenya
- University of Nairobi
- Universiti Malaya
- Universiti Putra Malaysia
- University of Mauritius
- COMSATS University Islamabad
- University of Rwanda
- The State University of Zanzibar
Applicants should note that if a country or university is not listed on the official website, it is not participating in the current application cycle. Some institutions may appear in later cycles depending on their academic calendar.
Scholarship Benefits
Selected scholars will receive:
- Full tuition fee coverage
- Monthly living allowance
- Return economy-class airfare
- Arrival allowance
- Research grant (where applicable)
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Must be a citizen of a Commonwealth country
- Must hold a bachelor’s degree or equivalent
- Must meet the language requirements set by the host university
- There is no upper age limit
- Applicants should be willing to study in a low or middle-income country
Application Process
To apply for the Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarship 2026:
- Visit the official QECS website and review participating countries and universities
- Choose a university listed for the current application cycle
- Applicants may apply to more than one institution or country
- Complete the online application form carefully and upload all required documents
- Submit the application before the deadline
Please note that universities in the UK, Canada, and Australia are not part of the QECS host list.
Official Website
For complete details, updated host institutions, and application links, applicants are advised to visit the official Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarship website.
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