Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships 2027–2028 | Fully Funded Master's

Key facts:

• Organisation: Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU)
• Category: Scholarship
• Country / region: Participating low and middle-income Commonwealth countries
• Deadline: 2027-01-13
• Open to nationalities (optional): Citizens and people with refugee status in Commonwealth countries.
• Funding: Fully funded tuition fees, living allowance, return economy flights, one-off arrival allowance and a research support grant (available on request and subject to approval).
• Study level: Master's degree.
• Field of study: Varies by participating university and available courses.
• Duration: Two years.
• Host institution: Participating universities in eligible low and middle-income Commonwealth countries.
• Language requirement: Not specified in the announcement. Applicants should check the requirements of their chosen university and programme.

About the programme

• The Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships provide opportunities for students to pursue a two-year Master's degree in a low or middle-income Commonwealth country.
• The programme is designed for students who are committed to making a positive difference in their communities.
• Scholars get the opportunity to experience a new country and culture, expand their knowledge and build international professional networks.
• Through cultural exchange and academic collaboration, scholars contribute to addressing shared challenges in their home countries and host communities.
• Applications for the 2027–2028 cycle will open on 18 November 2026.

Who can apply

• Applicants must be citizens of a Commonwealth country or hold refugee status in a Commonwealth country.
• Applicants must apply for a scholarship in a country other than their home country or country of citizenship.
• Applicants with refugee status should apply as citizens of the country that granted them refugee status.
• There is no upper age limit.
• Applicants must have achieved at least a 2:1 undergraduate degree or an equivalent qualification.
• Applicants must have completed their undergraduate degree and graduated by the time they apply.
• Applicants must be able to provide their final academic transcript and degree certificate.

What you get

• Full payment of tuition fees.
• Living allowance (stipend) for the duration of the scholarship.
• Return economy-class flights to the host country.
• One-off arrival allowance.
• Research Support Grant, available upon request and subject to approval.

How to apply

• Visit the official Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships website.
• Review the available courses and participating universities for the 2027–2028 application cycle.
• Choose an eligible Master's programme in a country other than your home country.
• Check the university's admission requirements and prepare your supporting documents.
• Complete the QECS application when the application portal opens on 18 November 2026.
• Submit your application before the deadline of 13 January 2027.
• Follow the official application instructions and any additional requirements from your chosen university.

Documents required

• Final undergraduate academic transcript.
• Undergraduate degree certificate.
• Other supporting documents requested in the official application guidelines or by the chosen university.

Important dates

• Applications open: 18 November 2026.
• Application deadline: 13 January 2027.
• Study duration: Two years.
• Scholarship cycle: 2027–2028.