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Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships 2024 (Fully Funded)

  • Nov 21, 2023
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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.


Before submitting an application please review the available courses, host institutions and entry requirements below.  We strongly advise applicants to read all of the application guidance carefully before starting an application.

Applications open 15 November 2023 and will close on 10 January 2024 .


QECS Awards Program Duration:

The duration of the Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships for international students is 2 years.


Benefits of Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships 2024:

The full tuition fee will be covered.QECS scholarship will cover the living expenses.The scholarship will cover the return economy tickets.The scholarship will also provide an arrival allowance.A research grant will be provided.


Eligibility Criteria of the Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships:

  • Candidates must be a citizen or refugees or permanent residents from the eligible commonwealth country.

  • Candidates must possess a bachelor’s degree.

  • Candidates of all ages can apply.

For more info, visit QECS


Host Countries:

  • Bangladesh

  • Eswatini

  • Kenya

  • Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago

  • Malaysia

  • Pakistan

  • Tanzania

  • Uganda


Host Universities:

  • University of Dhaka

  • University of Eswatini (UNESWA)

  • Technical University of Kenya

  • The University of the West Indies

  • Universiti Putra Malaysia

  • University of Malaya

  • COMSATS University Islamabad

  • The State University of Zanzibar

  • Makerere University


Degree Level:

Master’s Degree Program


Schools and programs:


View courses on the university website.


University entry requirements:

Applicants are required to submit a university application at the same time as their scholarship application. 


Contact: oia@du.ac.bd


  1. MA History

  2. Master of Business Administration (MBA)

  3. Master of Nursing Science in Family Nurse Practice

  4. MEd Adult Education

  5. MEd Curriculum and Teaching

  6. MEd Educational Foundations and Management

  7. MEd Primary Education

  8. MSc Agricultural and Applied Economics

  9. MSc Agricultural Education

  10. MSc Agricultural Extension

  11. MSc Animal Science

  12. MSc Chemistry

  13. MSc Computational Physics

  14. MSc Conservation Ecology

  15. MSc Consumer Science Education

  16. MSc Crop Protection

  17. MSc Crop Science

  18. MSc Environmental Resources Management

  19. MSc Food Science and Technology

  20. MSc Horticulture

  21. MSc Mathematics

  22. MSc Midwifery

  23. MSc Textiles


  1. Master of Applied Linguistics

  2. MA Entrepreneurship

  3. MBA: (Accounting, Finance, Human Resource Management, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Marketing Management, Strategic Management, Business Analytics, Information Systems and Technology Management, Operations Strategy and Management, International Trade and Business Management, Risk and Actuarial Science, Innovation and Entrepreneurship Management)

  4. Master of Construction Project Management

  5. Master of Musical Arts in Composition or Performance

  6. Master of Music in Music Education or African Music Studies

  7. Master of Public Health

  8. Master of Science (Electrical and Electronics Engineering)

  9. MSc Applied Parasitology

  10. MSc Applied Parasitology

  11. MSc Applied Statistics

  12. MSc Biochemistry

  13. MSc Biotechnology

  14. MSc Clinical Chemistry

  15. MSc Clinical Haematology & Blood Transfusion Science

  16. MSc Clinical Histocytopathology

  17. MSc Community Nutrition

  18. MSc Computational Chemistry

  19. MSc Event and Convention Management

  20. MSc Forensic Biochemistry

  21. MSc Forensic Biochemistry

  22. MSc Hospitality Management

  23. MSc Immunology

  24. MSc Information and Knowledge Management

  25. MSc International Relations

  26. MSc Mathematics (Pure or Applied Mathematics)

  27. MSc Medical Laboratory Sciences

  28. MSc Medical Microbiology

  29. MSc Medical Parasitology

  30. MSc Medical Physics

  31. MSc Microbiology

  32. MSc Physics

  33. MSc Tourism Management

  34. MTech Applied Entomology

  35. MTech Applied Parasitology

  36. MTech Biotechnology

  37. MTech Communication and Computer Networks

  38. MTech Computer Technology

  39. MTech Environmental Resource Management

  40. MTech Integrated Water Resources Management

  41. MTech Petroleum Chemical Technology

  42. MTech Mechanical Engineering Technology

  43. MTech Petroleum Chemical Technology


University entry requirements:

At least a Second Class Honours (Upper Division) degree of TU-K in the relevant field or equivalent from a university recognised by the Senate of TU-K.


Cave Hill Campus, Barbados:

  1. MA Caribbean Studies

  2. MA Creative Arts

  3. MA Global African Studies

  4. MA Heritage Studies

  5. MA History

  6. MA Linguistics

  7. Master of Education

  8. Master of Laws (General, Corporate & Commercial Law, Intellectual Property Law, Legislative Drafting, or Public Law)

  9. Master Public Health

  10. MSc Banking & Finance

  11. MSc Business Analytics

  12. MSc Financial and Business Economics

  13. MSc Financial Management

  14. MSc Human Resource Management

  15. MSc Integration Studies

  16. MSc International Trade Policy

  17. MSc Investment and Wealth Management

  18. MSc Labour & Employment Relations

  19. MSc Marketing

  20. MSc Natural Resource Management [Specialisations in (i) Tropical Coastal and Marine Resource Management; (ii) Climate Change; (iii) Water Resources Management; OR (iv) Land Management and Environmental Resilience]

  21. MSc Nursing

  22. MSc Renewable Energy Management

  23. MSc Sport Sciences


Mona Campus, Jamaica:

  1. MA History

  2. MA Public History and Caribbean Heritage

  3. Master of Public Health

  4. MEd Educational Leadership and Management

  5. MSc Advanced Electronics Systems

  6. MSc Agricultural Entrepreneurship

  7. MSc Development Studies

  8. MSc Medical Physics

  9. MSc National Security and Strategic Studies

  10. MSc Natural Resource Management – Disaster Risk Management

  11. MSc Natural Resource Management – Integrated Urban and Rural Environmental Management

  12. MSc Natural Resource Management – Marine and Terrestrial Ecosystem

  13. MSc Occupational and Environmental Safety and Health

  14. MSc Renewable Energy Management

  15. MSc Renewable Energy Technology

  16. MSc Sports Business Management

  17. MSc Tourism and Hospitality Management


St. Augustine Campus, Trinidad & Tobago:

  1. MA HistoryMaster of Applied Science Electrical & Computer Engineering [Specialisations in (i) Communication Systems; (ii) Control Systems; (iii) Energy Systems; OR (iv) Integrated Systems]

  2. Master of Laws (General, Corporate & Commercial Law, Intellectual Property Law, Legislative Drafting, Oil & Gas Law, or Public Law)

  3. MSc Agricultural Economics

  4. MSc Agri-Food Safety & Quality Assurance

  5. MSc Biotechnology

  6. MSc Chemical and Process Engineering

  7. MSc Chemical and Process Engineering with Environmental Engineering

  8. MSc Chemical and Process Engineering with Management

  9. MSc Civil Engineering

  10. MSc Civil with Environmental Engineering

  11. MSc Computer Sciences

  12. MSc Engineering Management

  13. MSc Food Science and Technology

  14. MSc Geoinformatics

  15. MSc Management Studies

  16. MSc Manufacturing Engineering and Management

  17. MSc Marketing and Agribusiness

  18. MSc Mathematics

  19. MSc Occupational & Environmental Safety & Health

  20. MSc Petroleum Engineering and Management

  21. MSc Reservoir Engineering

  22. MSc Sport Management

  23. MSc Tourism Development & Management

  24. MSc Tropical Animal Science and Production

  25. MSc Tropical Crop Protection

  26. MSc Urban and Regional Planning

  27. MSc Value Addition for Food and Nutrition Security


Applicants are required to submit a university application at the same time as their scholarship application.


View courses

Please ensure that the Masters that you select is a maximum of two years in length and that the course title included in your QECS application matches the course title on the university’s website.


University entry requirements:

Applicants must have a Bachelor Degree with minimum CGPA of 3.75 and meet the English requirement with minimum score of 6.0 for IELTS or equivalent.


View courses

Please ensure that the Masters that you select is a maximum of two years in length and that the course title included in your QECS application matches the course title on the university’s website.

Applicants are required to submit a university application at the same time as their scholarship application


  1. MS Mathematics

  2. MS Physics


  1. MA Education Youth and Gender Development

  2. MSc Climate Change and Natural Resource

  3. MSc Information Technology

Applicants are required to submit a university application at the same time as their scholarship application.


  1. MA Gender Studies

  2. MSc Agribusiness Management

  3. MSc Civil Engineering

  4. MSc Food Safety and Quality Management

  5. MSc Renewable Energy


Applicants are required to submit a university application at the same time as their scholarship application.

University entry requirements: Refer to Makerere University website


How to Apply for the Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships?


  • All candidates have to apply online.

  • An applicant will first need to register MyACU account. They will get an email confirming the registration of an account. Then, applicants will be able to log into the system and reach the application form that needs to be filled out carefully.

  • Provide all required details including personal data, academic, and employment records, and the course you are wishing to apply for.

  • Make sure that the relevant course exists in the university you have selected for admission.

  • Provide statements that include a plan of study, development impact, post-study outreach, and creating networks.

  • Ensure to have your supporting documents along prior to the application process.

  • Complete your application carefully and submit it.

  • The applicants will receive a confirmation email after submission.


Application Deadline: The application deadline for the Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarship is 10 January 2024 at 16:00 UTC.


 
 
 

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