Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships now open

We are delighted to share that applications for the second round of 2026-27 Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships are now open. The Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships (QECS) offer fully funded master’s scholarships to Commonwealth citizens. Successful applicants can travel to a different country in the Commonwealth, where they can study a variety of courses and benefit from the expertise provided by leading universities. 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 – in addition to gaining a master’s degree.

Scholarships are available from universities in countries across the Commonwealth and include TEA-LP partner university Papua New Guinea University of Technology, as well as in South Africa. Further details of the scholarships, including eligibility, host universities and details on how to apply, are available on the QECS website.

Applications are open until 3 June 2026 at 15:00 UTC.