Apply for the Fully Funded Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships 2021. The deadline for the scholarship is 9th June 2020.
A Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarship is a unique opportunity to study for a two-year Master’s degree in low or middle-income countries of the Commonwealth.
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.
Through cultural exchange and academic collaboration, Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholars help bring about positive change and find solutions to the shared challenges we face – both in their home countries and those that host them. As an active part of the Commonwealth network, scholars will help shape its future.
The following universities will be hosting a QECS award:
- IBMBB, University of Colombo
- University of Sri Jayewardenepura
- The University of the South Pacific
- Fiji National University
- University of Johannesburg
- Rhodes University
- Also, University of Stellenbosch
- University of Venda
- North-West University
- Likewise, Tshwane University of Technology
- University of Pretoria
- Additionally, Papua New Guinea University of Technology
- University of Namibia
Benefits
Award recipients receive:
- Fully-funded tuition fees
- Likewise, living expenses allowance (stipend) for the duration of the award
- Also, return economy flights to their host country
- Also, an arrival allowance
- Additionally, research support grant – on request only; subject to approval
Eligibilities
- To apply you must be a citizen of (or hold refugee status in) a Commonwealth country other than the country hosting the award.
- Additionally, you must have completed an undergraduate degree at a 2:1 equivalent level
- Also, applicants must apply for a QECS award in a country other than their home country/country of citizenship.
- Likewise, there is no upper age limit to be eligible for a QECS Award.
- Please note, universities may have their own specific eligibility requirements for admissions
Visit the official website for further details.
Also, visit oyaop.com and oyaschool.com for more scholarship opportunities