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Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships (QECS) 2027–28, Cycle 1
Fully funded two-year master's scholarships at participating universities in low- and middle-income Commonwealth countries, for Commonwealth citizens studying outside their home country. Administered by the Association of Commonwealth Universities in two annual cycles.
| Amount / funding | Full tuition fees, a living allowance, return economy flights to the host country and a one-off arrival allowance (plus a research grant per one guide). Exact amounts are not stated. |
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| Deadline | Cycle 1 for 2027–28 opens 18 November 2026 and closes 13 January 2027. Cycle 2 is cited as 3 March to 27 April 2027 and covers different host institutions. |
| Start date | 2027/2028 academic year (depending on the host institution's calendar) |
| Level | MSc |
| Funding type | full |
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About this scholarship
Fully funded two-year master's scholarships at participating universities in low- and middle-income Commonwealth countries, for Commonwealth citizens studying outside their home country. Administered by the Association of Commonwealth Universities in two annual cycles.
Minimum requirements
Citizens (or holders of refugee status) in a Commonwealth country. Minimum 2:1 or equivalent at undergraduate level. Two-year master's at a participating university in a low- or middle-income Commonwealth country other than the applicant's home country or country of citizenship. Only the courses listed for the cycle are eligible.
Application checklist
- Create a myACU account
- Choose a listed course at a participating university in a low- or middle-income Commonwealth country other than the applicant's home country
- Check the chosen university's own course information via the links on the QECS page
- Submit the QECS application for the chosen university and course before 13 January 2027
Application tips
- Apply only to a listed course: only the courses listed for the cycle are eligible for funding, and a university not on the list cannot host the current cycle.
- Apply for a country other than the home country or country of citizenship; a home-country application is ineligible.
- Prepare the application before the 18 November 2026 opening so it can be submitted early in the window, since Cycle 2 (March–April 2027) covers different host institutions.
Always verify deadline, amount and eligibility on the official page before applying. Values marked ESTIMATE are based on a previous cycle and are not confirmed for the current round.
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