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Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships (QECS) 2027–28, Cycle 1
| Official name | Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships (QECS) 2027–28, Cycle 1 |
|---|---|
| Sponsor country | United Kingdom |
| 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. |
| 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) |
| 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. |
| Short description | 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. |
| Official application link | Apply on the official page → |
Level: MSc · Funding type: full · Field: 12 Any field - Multi-discipline
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.
Tags
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.