Apply for Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships (QECS) 2026. The Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships (QECS) offer a fully-funded two-year master’s degrees to study at ACU member universities in low or middle-income Commonwealth countries. The scholarships support students committed to creating positive change in their communities and offer opportunities for cultural exchange, academic collaboration, and global networking.
- Organization: Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU)
- Deadline: 14 January 2026, 15:00 UTC
- Eligibility: Applicants must have obtained a 2:1 or equivalent in their undergraduate degree. Specific course requirements vary by programme and university.
Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships 2026 Participating Countries and Universities:
- Antigua & Barbuda – University of the West Indies, Five Islands campus
- Bangladesh – BRAC University
- Barbados – University of the West Indies, Cave Hill campus
- Eswatini – University of Eswatini
- Jamaica – University of the West Indies, Mona campus
- Kenya – Technical University of Kenya
- Mauritius – University of Mauritius
- Sri Lanka – University of Kelaniya
- Trinidad & Tobago – University of the West Indies, St. Augustine campus
- Uganda – Makerere University
Benefits
- 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)
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. Applicants must have passed introduction to macroeconomics and financial management 1 or an equivalent finance course and 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 technical certificates or diplomas that can be assessed by the University of the West Indies.
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 (A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1).
- Minimum GPA of 2.5 in SSC/equivalent and HSC/equivalent separately.
- 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.
- O-Level and A-Level: Minimum GPA 2.5 in each (O-Level with five subjects and A-Level with two subjects).
- Bachelor’s degree: Minimum of 15 years of education with at least second class/division or CGPA 2.5 out of 4.0.
- IB Diploma Programme: Candidates with IB-DP minimum score of 24 are eligible.
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 acceptable], minimum GPA 2.5.
- 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.
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:
- Bachelor’s degree in Health Sciences, Biological Sciences, Management Sciences, or relevant professional qualifications at graduate/postgraduate level.
- Grade 1 or 2 in O-Level Mathematics (or equivalent) is a pre-requisite for Epidemiology and Biostatistics courses.
- Candidates must have their own laptop and computing skills.
- Mathematics, English, and computing skills may be assessed prior to entry.
- Submit CV, two referee reports, academic transcript, and letter of intent.
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Eswatini – University of Eswatini
Scholarship Eligibility: All applicants must have obtained a 2:1 to be eligible for this scholarship.
Programmes:
- MSc Agricultural Extension
- MSc Conservation Ecology
- MSc Agricultural and Applied Economics
- MSc Environmental Resources Management
- MSc Mathematics
Course Admission Requirements: Respective Bachelor’s degrees or equivalent from recognised universities.
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:
- Approved graduate degree awarded primarily for research.
- Taught Master’s degree with at least 25% research component and B+ average.
- MPhil degree programme registrants eligible upon meeting upgrade requirements.
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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
- MSc Computational Chemistry
- MSc Physics
- MSc Medical Physics
- MTech Design and Interactive Media
Course Admission Requirements: At least second class honours (upper/lower division) in relevant fields; additional work experience or postgraduate certificate may be required.
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:
- Undergraduate degree with second class or 50%, GPA ≥2.5, or equivalent qualifications.
- Medically qualified: MBBS, MBChB or equivalent.
- Non-medically qualified: Upper second class degree or BDS with 2 years of experience in public health or related fields.
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
- Master of Business Management in Marketing
- MSc Biochemistry and Biotechnology
- Master of Medical Statistics
- Master of Business Studies
Course Admission Requirements: Bachelor’s degrees or equivalent in relevant disciplines, professional qualifications, and work experience as specified for each programme.
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:
- Minimum GPA 2.5, lower second class honours or equivalent in Computer Science, Statistics, or related field.
- Basic knowledge in computer programming, introductory statistics, and linear algebra required.
- Candidates without background but with upper second class honours or significant experience may qualify via qualifying courses.
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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
- MSc Civil Engineering
- MSc Climate Change and Development
- MSc Food Safety and Quality Management
- MSc Renewable Energy
Course Admission Requirements: Respectively, second class upper or lower Bachelor’s degrees in relevant fields, satisfying general MSc entry requirements of Makerere University.
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