Join a prestigious network of universities across the Commonwealth by hosting Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholars.
Applications closed
Applications for Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships host institutions are closed. The funding opportunities page will be updated when applications reopen.
Support talented postgraduates, foster international collaboration, and showcase your institution’s commitment to global development. For more information about the QECS, please refer to the QECS homepage or check out the case studies of some of our amazing alumni.
Eligibility
Your institution must be:
- an ACU member.
- based in a low or middle income Commonwealth country.*
*Low or middle income (LMIC) countries are identified according to the DAC list of ODA eligible countries, available here.
How to apply
Only one application can be submitted per institution. Please co-ordinate internally with the individual who will be leading on the coordination of the scholarship at the university and liaising with the QECS team at the ACU.
Applying institutions can indicate up to 5 suitable master’s courses that they wish to offer under the QECS. If your institution is selected as a QECS host, you will be allocated one scholarship place per academic year (this is not one scholarship place per course listed in your application).
All courses included must meet the following criteria:
- Taught in English.
- Maximum of two years.
- Full-time.
- Delivered in-person.
Please note:
- We are unable to provide extensions for scholars that are unable to complete within the two years allocated.
- If it is demonstrated that students are not able to consistently complete their studies within a two-year time frame, this will impact your application.
To apply, submit an application through the online application form. Applying institutions must complete all sections of the form and upload all required compliance documents; please note, there will be no extensions to the deadline, and any missing information will result in the application being marked as ineligible.
- If you already have a MyACU account, you can access the grant application form through this platform.
- If you do not already have a MyACU account, please ensure that you first register for an account here and then follow the instructions in the registration email to log in to the system before accessing the application form.
- Read the application guidance.
