Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Masters Scholarship 2025 – A Gateway to Global Education and Change. The Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Masters Scholarship 2025 is a golden chance for passionate applicants from low and middle-income Commonwealth countries to pursue a fully funded two-year Master’s degree abroad. This prestigious program is designed for individuals who are driven to make a positive impact in their societies. It offers a chance to gain a world-class education in a different cultural background and helps students expand their global views and build lifelong international networks. Open twice a year—once around November/December and again in March/April—This scholarship provides applicants with the opportunity to explore diverse educational destinations across the Commonwealth. Notably, you only need to apply once per cycle; however, multiple applications are permitted for different countries.
Moreover, the Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarship (QECS) promotes academic excellence and cultural exchange, empowering scholars to address key challenges like education, healthcare, and sustainability. Not only do they create impact at home, but also in their host countries, driving real-world change across the Commonwealth. It nurtures collaboration between talented individuals across the globe, enabling them to share innovative ideas and solutions. As ambassadors of the Commonwealth, these scholars play a vital role in shaping a brighter, more interconnected future. In addition to addressing critical issues such as sustainable development, education, and healthcare, QECS recipients actively contribute to real-world change while simultaneously gaining invaluable international experience.
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Financial Coverage:
- Return economy ticket and airfare to the home country
- Fully funded tuition fees
- Monthly living stipend for the duration of the scholarship
- One-time arrival allowance
- Available Research Grant (available upon request and subject to approval)
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Applications Deadlines
Application Starts: 16 April 2025
Application Ends: 15:00 UTC, 4 June 2025
How to Apply:
- Check the list of eligible countries and universities.
- Only listed courses are funded.
- Visit the university website for course details.
- Use the links provided to explore courses.
- Click ‘Apply now’ to start your QECS application.
- You’ll be taken to the login page.
- Don’t have a myACU account? Click ‘Get started’.
- Fill out and submit your QECS application.
- Apply to the university for course admission.
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Following regions are included in this scholarship:
- South Africa
- Sri Lanka
- Fiji
- Mauritius
- Papua New Guinea
Eligible Universities and Fields:
Fiji: The University of South Pacific (USP)
School of Information Technology, Engineering, Mathematics & Physics (STEMP)
- MA Mathematics
- MSc Computing Science
- MSc Engineering
- MSc Information Systems
- MSc Mathematics
- MSc Physics
School of Agriculture, Geography, Environment, Oceans, and Natural Science (SAGEONS)
- Master of Agriculture (by thesis)
- MA Environmental Management
- MA Geography
- MA Marine Management
- MSc Biology
- MSc Chemistry
- MSc Earth Science
- MSc Environmental Science
- MSc Geospatial Science
- MSc Marine Science
University Entry Requirements: A relevant undergraduate degree with a GPA of 4.0/4.5.
Course Start Date: 30/01/2026
Contact: international@usp.ac.fj
Mauritius
University of Mauritius
Programmes
Master of Public Health (MPH)
Course Start Date: 19/01/2026
University Entry Requirements
General:
- Second Class Bachelor’s degree with at least 50%, or GPA 2.5/4.0 (or equivalent).
- The University accepts other equivalent qualifications.
Specific:
- Medical applicants: MBBS, MBChB, or equivalent.
- Non-medical applicants: Upper Second-Class degree or BDS + 2 years’ relevant experience.
- Strong academic background in medicine, health, biological, or environmental sciences.
- Alternative qualifications may be accepted.
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Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea University of Technology (PNGUoT)
Programmes
- MEng Mechanical Engineering
- MArch Architecture
- MEng Civil Engineering
- MEng Communication Engineering
- MSc Agriculture
- MSc Applied Physics
- MTech Exploratory Geophysics
- MSc Climate Change and Renewable Energy
- MSc Forestry
University entry requirements
- You will need a merit degree or postgraduate diploma from a recognised institution
- Or a bachelor’s degree with honours (minimum GPA 3 out of 5)
- Or a relevant first degree plus over two years of industry experience.
- Next steps:
- First, apply for the Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarship (QECS).
- If selected, contact the PNG University of Technology (PNG UoT) admissions team with your QECS offer letter to begin the admission process.
Course start date: 02/07/2025
Contact: info: pgs@pnguot.ac.pg
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Sri Lanka:
1: University of Colombo
Programmes
- MSc Molecular Life Sciences
- MSc Cellular and Molecular Immunology
University entry requirements
- Graduates in veterinary, agricultura, biological, medical, dental, chemical sciences or biotechnology can apply.
- But, Applicants need to submit a university application at the same time as their scholarship application.
Course start date: 02/03/2026
Contact: ar@ibmbb.cmb.ac.lk
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2: University of Sri Jayewardenepura
Programmes
- Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Entry requirements
One of the following qualifications:
- Bachelor’s in business, public admin, commerce, or management (Second Class).
- Any bachelor’s + 1 year managerial/teaching/research experience.
- Recognised professional qualification + 2 years relevant experience.
- Significant senior managerial experience may also be accepted.
South Africa
1: Tshwane University of Technology
Faculty of Arts and Design
- Master of Performing Arts
Faculty of Humanities
- Master of Education in Educational Technology
- Master of Public Affairs
Faculty of Sciences
- Faculty of Information Communication Technology
- Master of Computing
- Master of Agricultural Science
- Master of Applied Sciences
Faculty of Economics and Management
- Master of Business Studies in Finance
Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment
- Master of Engineering in Electrical Engineering
- Master of Engineering in Engineering Management
Faculty of Management Science
- Master of Management Sciences in Tourism Management
University entry requirements
- Please refer to the university’s website for specific entry requirements for each programme.
- Applicants must submit a university application at the same time as their scholarship application.
Course start date: January to March 2026
Contact: MohlalaMF@tut.ac.za
2:University of Pretoria
Programmes
- LLM in Human Rights and Democratisation in Africa
- LLM in Trade and Industry Law in Africa
- MSc in Development Studies
- MSc in Political Science
- MTD Science of Religion and Missiology
- MTH Practical Theology
Please refer to the University of Pretoria’s What to study guide and visit the relevant faculty page for more information about each programme.
University entry requirements
- Relevant Honours degree, Postgraduate Diploma, or Bachelor’s degree at NQF Level 8 (with SAQA certificate).
- Master’s by Dissertation: Acceptance of a full dissertation or equivalent research outputs.
- Master’s by Coursework: Includes a 60-credit research project at NQF Level 9, ending with a mini-dissertation or equivalent.
- Requirements for international students applying to study at the University of Pretoria.
- Apply to SAQA at www.saqa.org.za if you hold foreign qualifications.
- and, you have to confirm if a supervisor is required and secure one before applying.
- Contact your department’s administrator for queries.
- Gather full details about your study programme.
- Review the University of Pretoria’s entry requirements.
- Submit university and scholarship applications together.
- QECS applications will only be considered if you have a 2026 student number.
- Follow the online application instructions.
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Course start date: 14/02/2026
Contact: ssc@up.ac.za
3: University of the Free State:
Programmes
- Interdisciplinary Master’s in Human Rights
- Master of Health Professions Education
- Master of Occupational Therapy
- Master of Public Health
- MSc in Dietetics
- MSc in Geo-informatics
- MSc in Physiotherapy
- Master of Nursing
- Master of Nutrition
Entry requirements
- A relevant honours degree (NQF level 8) with a minimum 65% average is required.
- Check the university website for specific programme requirements.
- However, you need to apply to the university and for the scholarship simultaneously; therefore, ensure that you prepare and submit both applications within the required deadlines.
Course start date: 10/01/2026
Contact: TsoeuMR@ufs.ac.za
4: University of Venda
Programmes
- Master of Nursing (MCUR)
- Master’s in Psychology (HSMMA)
- Master’s of Public Health (MPH)
- Master of Science in Public Nutrition (MSCPNT)
Entry requirements
An average examination mark of 65% in all honours exam modules or fourth level in a professional bachelor’s degree.
Course start date: 01/01/2026
Contact: Thizwilondi.nefale@univen.ac.za
Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships are sponsored by (CSFP) endowment fund. Read more about the CSFP endowment fund.
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