Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships Study for a two-year master's degree at an ACU member university in a low or middle-income country.

Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships Scholarships Study for a two-year master's degree at an ACU member university in a low or middle-income country. Please read: important notice for scholarship applicants Please use only official CSC and ACU websites and

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systems when applying for scholarships. We are aware of an organisation naming themselves the 'Commonwealth Exchange Scholarship Council' who have listed various Commonwealth Scholarship programmes (which are funded by FCDO) and the Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships (funded by The Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan) on its website.

Please be aware that the 'Commonwealth Exchange Scholarship Council' is not an official partner organisation for the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (CSC) nor the Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU). With various scholarship programmes opening for applications over the coming weeks, we would like to remind prospective applicants to use only the official CSC and ACU websites and systems when applying.

Please be cautious of third-party websites requesting personal information or supporting documentation. The CSC and ACU will never ask applicants to attend in-person screening events as part of its scholarship selection process, and supporting documentation should only be submitted through the relevant official

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system. Applications for cycle 2 are now closed The Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships (QECS) offer a unique opportunity to study a two-year master's degree in a low or middle-income Commonwealth country.

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. Each year there are two opportunities to apply for QECS - cycle 1 opens in November/December and cycle 2 opens in March/April.

You only need to submit one application, but you are welcome to apply more than once if there is another country you are interested in studying in. What does the scholarship cover?

Fully-funded tuition fees Living allowance (stipend) for

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of award Return economy flights to

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One-off arrival allowance Research Support Grant (on request only; subject to approval) We strongly advise all applicants to read the the

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guidance and FAQs pages before starting an application.

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guidance

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FAQs

How to Apply

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.

You must have attained a minimum of 2:1 or equivalent at undergraduate level. Visit the relevant university website for more information on your chosen course using the links included below.

Complete and submit a QECS

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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, please create a new account to get started. Submit an

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to your chosen university for admission to your chosen course. My research in cellular and molecular medicine wouldn't have been…

This is a shortened overview. Open the official site for full eligibility, documents, and how to apply.