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. Applications open: 24 November 2025 Applications close: 14 January 2026, 15:00 UTC 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 duration of award Return economy flights to host country One-off arrival allowance Research Support Grant (on request only; subject to approval) We strongly advise all applicants to read the the application guidance and FAQs pages before starting an application. Application guidance Application 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 obtained a 2:1 to be able to apply for the scholarship. Visit the relevant university website for more information on your chosen course using the links included below. Complete and submit a QECS application 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 application to your chosen university for admission to your chosen course. Find out country specific information and apply: Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships | ACU Antigua & Barbuda The University of the West Indies – Five Islands campus Scholarship eligibility: All applicants must have obtained a 2:1 to be eligible for this scholarship. Programme MSc in Corporate Finance Course admission requirements Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree or equivalent from a university or college acceptable to the University of the West Indies with a GPA of 2.5 or higher, and must have passed introduction to macroeconomics and financial management 1 or an equivalent finance course. Applicants should have a good grounding in quantitative subjects. Mature Matriculation: Applications from non-degreed applicants, making up no more than 15 percent of each cohort, will be considered for persons with at least ten years experience in banking and finance and the following criteria: technical certificates or diplomas that can be assessed by the University of the West Indies. Apply here Bangladesh BRAC University  Scholarship eligibility: All applicants must have obtained a 2:1 to be eligible for this scholarship. Programmes Master of Public Health Course admission requirements A four-year or three-year Bachelor’s degree with a one-year Master’s degree or Postgraduate diploma in Health Sciences (Medicine, Nursing, Midwifery, including Allied Health Sciences), Life Sciences, and Social Sciences (Anthropology, Public Health, Food and Nutrition, Sociology, Psychology or any other discipline). Minimum CGPA 2.5 out of 4.0 for Bachelor’s degree. Minimum GPA of 2.5 in O-Levels/equivalent in five subjects and A-Levels/equivalent in two subjects according to the scale (A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2 & E=1). Minimum GPA of 2.5 in SSC/equivalent and HSC/equivalent separately (including additional subject). Proficiency in English and Mathematics is required. Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office. Two to three years of professional public health experience is preferred. For national & international applicants, all submitted documents (both sides) should be scanned. Master of Development Studies Course admission requirements Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a government recognised university with at least a second class or CGPA of 2.5 on a 4.0-point scale. A minimum CGPA of 2.5 on a 5.0-point scale or second division in SSC/equivalent and HSC/equivalent, separately. A minimum CGPA of 2.5 in O-Levels in five subjects and A-Levels in two subjects on a 5.0-point scale; only one E is acceptable. MEd Educational Leadership and School Improvement Course admission requirements Minimum Academic Qualifications: SSC/equivalent and HSC/equivalent: Minimum GPA 2.5 or second class/division in both examinations separately. O-Level and A-Level: Minimum GPA 2.5 in each (O-Level with five subjects and A-Level with two subjects) as per the following scale: A = 5, B = 4, C = 3, D = 2, E = 1 (only one ‘E’ is acceptable). Bachelor’s degree: Minimum of 15 years of education (from any government authorised university) with at least second class/division or CGPA 2.5 out of 4.0 (or equivalent). IB Diploma Programme (IB-DP): Candidates who have completed the IB-DP with a minimum score of 24 are eligible to apply. Note: Foundation and GED programmes do not qualify for admission. MSc Biotechnology Course admission requirements Secondary/equivalent and higher secondary/equivalent with a minimum GPA of 2.5 or second class/division in both levels separately. O-level with five subjects and A-level with two subjects: Scale of A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1 [Only one E is acceptable], with a minimum GPA of 2.5 in each level separately. BSc honours degree: 16 years of education in Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Botany, Zoology, Fisheries, Agriculture, or any relevant subject, or an MBBS degree from a government authorised university. Minimum CGPA of 2.5 out of 4.0 or equivalent second class/division. Apply here Barbados The University of the West Indies – Cave Hill campus Scholarship eligibility: All applicants must have obtained a 2:1 to be eligible for this scholarship. Programme Master of Public Health Course admission requirements Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in any of the Health Sciences, Biological Sciences, Management Sciences, or relevant professional qualifications at the graduate or postgraduate level. Applicants may be required to participate in an interview. It should be noted that Grade 1 or 2 in O-Level Mathematics (or equivalent) is a pre-requisite for the Epidemiology and Biostatistics courses. Candidates must have their own laptop computers and possess good computing skills. Mathematics, English, and computing skills may be assessed prior to entry into the programme. A current CV, two referee reports, academic transcript, and letter of intent should accompany the application. Apply here Eswatini University of Eswatini Scholarship eligibility: All applicants must have obtained a 2:1 to be eligible for this scholarship. Programmes MSc Agricultural Extension Course admission requirements Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture or Agriculture related field, or a Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Extension from a recognised university. MSc Conservation Ecology Course admission requirements Bachelor’s degree with a major in Biology or equivalent qualification from a recognised university. MSc Agricultural and Applied Economics Course admission requirements Bachelor’s degree in Economics, or Agricultural Economics, or equivalent qualification from a recognised university. MSc Environmental Resources Management Course admission requirements Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering specialisation, Livestock and Environment specialisation, Environmental Crop Production: Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture or Agriculture related field, or equivalent qualification from a recognised university. Water Resources Specialisation: Bachelor’s degree with a major in Geography, Environmental Science and Planning or equivalent qualification from a recognised university. Environmental Chemistry and Management specialisation: Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or equivalent qualification from a recognised university. MSc Mathematics Course admission requirements Bachelor’s degree with Mathematics as a major, or equivalent qualification from a recognised university. Apply here Jamaica The University of the West Indies – Mona campus Scholarship eligibility: All applicants must have obtained a 2:1 to be eligible for this scholarship. Programme MSc Biomedical Research Course admission requirements Hold an approved graduate degree awarded primarily for research. Hold a taught Master’s degree from the UWI or another approved University, provided that the Master’s programme included a research component of at least 25% of the total credit rating and the applicant achieved at least a B+ average or its equivalent. Applicants registered in MPhil degree programmes of the UWI who have met the requirements for upgrading their registration, as stipulated by the Board for Graduate Studies and Research. Applicants possessing other qualifications and experience as the Board for Graduate Studies and Research may approve. Apply here Kenya The Technical University of Kenya Scholarship eligibility: All applicants must have obtained a 2:1 to be eligible for this scholarship. Programmes MTech Mechanical Engineering Technology Course admission requirements At least a second class honours (upper division) degree or its equivalent from a university recognised by the Senate of TU-K. Second class honours (lower division) degree or its equivalent in the relevant discipline with a postgraduate diploma/certificate and one year of relevant work experience in the following areas: i. Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering Technology. ii. Bachelor of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering Technology. iii. BSc/B.Eng in Mechanical Engineering or its equivalent. MSc Computational Chemistry Course admission requirements 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. A second class honours (lower division) degree of TU-K or equivalent from a university recognised by the senate of TU-K, with either at least two years of relevant experience or postgraduate diploma with one year of relevant work experience. MSc Physics Course admission requirements 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. A second class honours (lower division) degree of TU-K or equivalent from a university recognised by the senate of TU-K, with either at least two years of relevant experience or postgraduate diploma with one year of relevant work experience. MSc Medical Physics Course admission requirements 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. A second class honours (lower division) degree of TU-K or equivalent from a university recognised by the senate of TU-K, with either at least two years of relevant experience or postgraduate diploma with one year of relevant work experience. MTech Design and Interactive Media Course admission requirements The applicants must be graduates of the Technical University of Kenya or any other institution recognised by the Senate with at least a second class honours (upper division) in Bachelor of Technology in Design, Interactive Media, Computer Science, Information Technology, or any other related field of study approved by Senate; or Applicant with at least a second class honours (lower division) degree in any of the disciplines specified above must have either a postgraduate certificate in the relevant field and one year of relevant work experience or at least two years of relevant work experience; or Applicant with second class honours (lower division) in Bachelor of Technology in Interactive Media, Computer Science, Information Technology, or any other related field of study approved by Senate with a postgraduate diploma in relevant field of Design and Information Technology. Apply here Mauritius University of Mauritius Scholarship eligibility: All applicants must have obtained a 2:1 to be eligible for this scholarship. Programme Master of Public Health Course admission requirements Successful completion of an undergraduate degree with at least a second class or 50%, whichever is applicable; or a GPA not less than 2.5 out of 4 or equivalent, from a recognised higher education institution; or alternative qualifications acceptable to the University of Mauritius, which includes: Medically qualified applicants: MBBS, MBChB or equivalent. Non-medically qualified applicants: An upper second class degree/equivalent or a BDS degree and two years of experience in public health, health promotion, health administration, occupational and environmental health experience, clinical research, or other health-related fields; or alternative qualifications acceptable to the University of Mauritius. Suitable candidates should have a strong academic record with adequate quantitative skills and a background in medicine, health sciences, biological sciences or environmental sciences. Apply here Sri Lanka University of Kelaniya Scholarship eligibility: All applicants must have obtained a 2:1 to be eligible for this scholarship. Programmes Master of Business Administration Course admission requirements Four-year bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Management, Science, Engineering or Economics. Bachelor’s degree, irrespective of the field of study, and at least one year of managerial, executive, or teaching experience in a recognised institution. Professional or any other qualification approved by the Senate of the University of Kelaniya. Master of Business Management in Marketing Course admission requirements Bachelor’s degree in Business Management from a recognised university. Bachelor’s degree in any other discipline with working experience in a managerial or executive capacity. Postgraduate diploma or full professional qualification from a recognised university or professional body with working experience in a managerial or executive capacity acceptable to the University of Kelaniya Senate. Any other qualifications approved by the Senate of the University of Kelaniya. MSc Biochemistry and Biotechnology Course admission requirements A BSc degree in Biological Science; or Physical Science with Biochemistry, Microbiology, Biology, Botany, Zoology, Plant Science, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, or Chemistry as subjects; or Equivalent qualifications at SLQF Level 5 or 6 (or international equivalent) with Biology and Chemistry components acceptable to the University of Kelaniya Senate. Master of Medical Statistics Course admission requirements A medical degree or dental degree recognized by the Sri Lanka Medical Council. An honours/special degree in the field of Statistics, Science, Technology, Economics, or any other relevant discipline. Any other equivalent qualification accepted by the Senate of the University of Kelaniya. Master of Business Studies Course admission requirements A Bachelor’s degree, including 30 credits in the relevant subject area; or with prior learning/work experience not less than 2 years in the relevant field. Completion of NVQ level 7, as determined by the Senate. Any other qualification which is equivalent to the above. Associate member of the following institutes and three years’ work experience in a managerial or executive capacity at an organisation acceptable to the institute: Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) (UK), Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) (UK), Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA), Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) (UK), Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing, Sri Lanka (SLIM), Institute of Bankers of Sri Lanka (IBSL), Institute of Chemistry (IChemC), Institute of Engineers Sri Lanka, Institute of Engineering and Technology (UK), Institute of Management Accountants of Sri Lanka (CMA). Professional qualification/ Certified Qualification in Human Resource Management (PQHRM/CQHRM) offered by the Institute of Personnel Management (IPM), Sri Lanka and three years executive experience. Higher National Diploma in Accountancy (four years) and three years of executive experience. National Diploma in Technology (NDT) from Moratuwa University and three years of executive experience. Attorney-at-law – Sri Lanka College. Professional Graduate Diploma (PGD) – British Computer Society. Graduate Member/Fellow Member/Associate Member – Institute of Quantity Surveyors of Sri Lanka. Any other professional qualification and three years’ experience approved by the Senate of the University of Kelaniya. Apply here Trinidad & Tobago The University of the West Indies – St. Augustine campus Scholarship eligibility: All applicants must have obtained a 2:1 to be eligible for this scholarship. Programme MSc Data Science Course admission requirements A minimum GPA of 2.5, a lower second class honours degree, or its equivalent in Computer Science, Statistics or a related field, unless the Campus Committee for Graduate Studies and Research in any particular case otherwise decides. The applicant should also have a basic knowledge of the following areas: (a) Computer programming (b) Introductory statistics (c) Introductory linear algebra. Candidates without the above background who have at least an upper second class honours degree from UWI, or its equivalent, or significant work experience in the area, are still encouraged to apply. They will be considered for entry upon successful completion of qualifying courses. The programme coordinator will choose qualifying courses for each candidate based on their academic and work backgrounds. Apply here Uganda Makerere University Scholarship eligibility: All applicants must have obtained a 2:1 to be eligible for this scholarship. Programmes MSc Plant Breeding and Seed Systems Course admission requirements The general regulations for Makerere University and specifically of the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences shall apply. Applicants should possess at least a second class upper Bachelor’s degree in any of the following biological fields: Agriculture, Horticulture, Seed Science and Technology, and Forestry or the equivalent from a recognised University. MSc Civil Engineering Course admission requirements A BSc degree in Civil Engineering with at least an upper second class, or its equivalent awarded by Makerere University, or any other recognised institution (accredited by NCHE). A lower second class BSc degree in Civil Engineering or its equivalent from a recognised institution with evidence of academic growth and maturity in this field of study as judged by the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. MSc Climate Change and Development Course admission requirements A first degree with lower second class honours or its equivalent from a recognised University in a relevant field of study (including environmental management, environmental science, geography, meteorology, agriculture, physics, botany, zoology, mathematics, statistics, economics and business, forestry, veterinary medicine, public health, planning, engineering, social sciences, anthropology, development studies, education, engineering, human rights, security and law). MSc Food Safety and Quality Management Course admission requirements Candidates must satisfy the general minimum MSc entry requirements of Makerere University which are clearly stated in the University prospectus. Applicants should possess at least a second class Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences, Natural Sciences, and related fields from a chartered university/institution. MSc Renewable Energy Course admission requirements The candidate must hold a minimum of lower second class Bachelor’s degree in any of the following fields: Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Chemical, Electromechanical, and Environmental Engineering; or Bachelor of Science in any of the three subjects: Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics from a recognised university. Apply here For more opportunities such as these please follow us on Facebook, Instagram , WhatsApp, Twitter, LinkedIn and Telegram Disclaimer: Global South Opportunities GSO) is not the offering organization. For any inquiries, please contact One Future Conference Incorporated directly. Please do not send your applications to GSO, as we are unable to process them. Due to the high volume of emails, we receive daily, we may not be able to respond to all inquiries. Thank you for your understanding.