Commonwealth Scholarship 2021 is now open for new applications. Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarship 2021 is accepting the new applications for the academic year of 2021. All international students from developing countries can apply for the fully-funded Commonwealth Scholarships 2021. Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships 2021 is a fully funded scholarships grant for students from developing countries to pursue their higher studies in the Commonwealth Scholarships designed universities.

Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships 2021 is open for all students from Commonwealth countries. Students can apply for their Master’s degrees for the Fully Funded Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarship. A Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarship is a unique opportunity to study for a 2 years Master’s degree in low or middle-income countries of the commonwealth. Fully Funded Scholarships for International Students. Commonwealth Scholarships. Scholarships for Commonwealth Countries. Fully Funded Scholarships for Developing Countries.

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The aim of Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships 2021 is to attract the talented and committed students to make them able to create changes in their communities, Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships are a life changing opportunities to explore the new culture and countries, professional international experience, and build a global network with international community. Fully Funded Scholarships. Scholarships. Study Abroad.

Students can apply in any major degree programs offered by the Universities under Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships from Sri Lanka, South Pacific, South Africa, Papua New Guinea and Namibia.

Brief Description

• Organization:  Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships 2021
• University: Multiple Universities
• Department: Multiple departments and Programs
• Course Level: Master Degrees
• Award: Full-Funded
• Access Mode: Online
• Number of Awards: Not Known
• Nationality: Students from Commonwealth Countries
• The award can be taken in Different Countries
• Deadline: 10 June 2021

Eligibility Criteria

Interested applicants in Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships 2021 are asked to fulfill the following eligibility criteria before starting their applications;

• Applicants must be from a member of Commonwealth Countries (Click Here to Check the list of countries)
• Students must have a Bachelor’s (16-year education) degree or at least Honor 2:1 or equivalent to the university requirements.
• There are no age limits
• Students are committed to working in the development of their countries
• Applicants should be in good physical and medical health
• Language Requirement: There is no specific requirement for Language Proficiency because it depends on the courses and universities’ policies about Language requirements. Some of them give exemption to those whose degrees are in English (medium of teaching was English).

Details about Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships 2021

Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships 2021 are designed by the cultural exchange and academic collaboration from low or middle income countries to support financially students from commonwealth member countries. Commonwealth scholarships and 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. Short Summary of Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships 2021 are egiven below;

• Duration: Two Years
• Level: Master Degrees
• Programs & Universities: Multiples
• Award: Fully Funded
• Target Countries: Commonwealth Member Countries

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Degree Programs and Universities

Students can apply to any degree programs offered by universities for Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships 2021. There are multiple universities from Sri Lanka, South Pacific, South Africa, Papua New Guinea and Namibia with multiple and distinct degree programs for international students. the name of universities and their offered degree programs are given below;

Fiji

The University of the South Pacific (USP)

• LLM Law
• MA Applied Linguistics
• MA Development Studies (by thesis or SRP*)
• MA Diplomacy & International Affairs (by coursework)
• MA Education
• MA Environmental Management
• MA Geography
• MA Governance (by coursework & by thesis or SRP*)
• MA History
• MA Journalism
• MA Linguistics
• MA Literature
• MA Marine Management
• MA Mathematics
• MA Pacific Studies
• MA Politics/ International Affairs (by thesis or SRP*)
• MA Psychology
• MA Social Policy
• MA Sociology
• Master of Agriculture (Thesis)
• Master of Business Administration
• Master of Education
• Master of Environmental Law
• MCom Accounting (Thesis)
• MCom Economics (by coursework or by thesis)
• MCom Land Management (by thesis or SRP*)
• MCom Management & Public Administration (by coursework & by thesis or SRP
• MCom Official Statistics
• MCom Population Studies and Demography
• MCom Professional Accounting
• MCom Tourism & Hospitality Management (by thesis or SRP)
• MSc Engineering
• MSc Physics
• MSc Biology
• MSc Chemistry
• MSc Climate Change
• MSc Computing Science
• MSc Earth Science
• MSc Environmental Science
• MSc Geospatial Science
• MSc Information Systems
• MSc Marine Science
• MSc Mathematics

Entry requirements

• See university website for individual course requirements. 
• Contact: international@usp.ac.fj

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Papua New Guinea

Papua New Guinea University of Technology

• MSc Agriculture
• MSc Applied Physics
• MTech Exploration Geophysics
• Master of Communication Studies
• MEng Civil Engineering
• MEng Communication Engineering
• MEng Mechanical Engineering

Contact: pamela.dubaba@pnguot.ac.pg

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South Africa

North-West University

• MSc Astrophysics*
• MSc Environmental Science*
• MSc Chemistry*
• MSc Pharmacology
• MSc Pharmaceutical Chemistry
• MSc Pharmaceutics
• M in Industrial Engineering
• MA History
• MA Music
• MA Social Anthropology
• MA Development Studies
• MA International Relations

Entry requirements 

*Physics, chemistry and maths required.

Applicants are required to submit a university application at the same time as their scholarship application.

Contact: HigherDegree-Enquiries@nwu.ac.za

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Rhodes University

All Faculties, full-time two-year Masters courses at Rhodes University, Makhanda.

Entry requirements

Honours degree or equivalent.

Applicants are required to submit a university application at the same time as their scholarship application.

Contact: registrar@ru.ac.za

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Stellenbosch University

• MEng Engineering (Chemical Engineering)
• MSc Psychology
• MSc Psychiatry

Applicants are required to submit a university application at the same time as their scholarship application.

Entry requirements

Refer to the Stellenbosch University website.

Contact: postgraduate@sun.ac.za

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University of Pretoria (UP)

Courses available on UP’s website. 

Applicants are required to submit a university application before their scholarship application.

Entry requirements

Honours degree or equivalent.

Contact information found on UP’s website under each faculty.

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University of Venda 

• Health and Life Sciences
• Physical Sciences and Mathematical Sciences
• Human and Social Sciences
• Management Sciences and Law
• Agricultural and Environmental Sciences
• Education

Entry requirements

Minimum 60% average at Honours level for admission in Masters degree.

Contact: research@univen.ac.za

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Sri Lanka

Institute of Biochemistry Molecular Biology and Biotechnology,  ​University of Colombo

• MSc Molecular Life Sciences
• MSc Cellular and Molecular Immunology

Entry requirements

Applicant must be graduates in subjects relating to biology, medicine (western), dentistry, veterinary science or agricultural sciences, are required to undertake an online test. There is a cost associated with this test that will not be covered by the ACU. QECS applicants are eligible for a 50% discount and will need to pay USD 15. Contact the University of Colombo if you have any questions.

Contact: info@ibmbb.cmb.ac.lk

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University of Sri Jayewardenepura Sri Lanka (USJ)

• Master of Business Administration

Applicants are required to submit a university application at the same time as their scholarship application.

Entry requirements

Bachelor’s degree and three years of managerial experience.

Contact: admin@pim.sjp.ac.lk

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How to Apply

Interested and Eligible candidates are encouraged to apply for the Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships 2021.

• Please click on the above universities links there you will find the online application link at the end of the page in blue color button, click on that and start your applications.
• You can apply more than one applications (means for every university)

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• List of PhD Scholarships 2021

Important Questions and Answers

Who can apply for a Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarship (QECS)?

Citizens (or those who hold refugee status) in a Commonwealth country are welcome to apply.

Can I apply for a QECS in my home country/country of citizenship?

No. Applicants must apply for a QECS award in a country other than their home country/country of citizenship.

Is there an age limit for QECS awards?

No. There is no upper age limit to be eligible for a QECS Award.

Can I apply for a QECS in the final year of my undergraduate degree?

No. You must have already completed your degree and have graduated with an equivalent of a 2:1 at the time of application. As part of the application process you will be asked to provide a copy of your final transcript and degree certificate.

Can I apply for a QECS to study in Canada, the UK or Australia?

No. The QECS awards are only hosted by low and middle income countries. Therefore these awards will not be hosted in Canada, the UK or Australia.

I have started a course but am unable to pay for the fees, can I apply for a QECS to pay the fees?

No. QECS awards are only for new students and cannot be used to fund a course that has already been started.

Can I apply for a QECS to study for an undergraduate degree?

No. QECS are available for master’s degrees only.

Can I apply for a QECS to study for a PhD?

No. QECS are available for master’s degrees only.

The Masters course that I am interested in is longer than two years, can I apply for a QECS for this course?

No. The QECS will only fund two year Masters Courses.

I already have a master’s degree, will this meet the eligibility requirements?

Please check with your preferred university to ensure you meet the entry requirements for your chosen courses.

Documents Required

• Copy of Passport or Identity Proof
• Educational Documents
• Two Recommendation Letters
• Study Plan/Research Proposal/ Research Plan
• English Language Proof
• others if any

Benefits

Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships 2021 is a fully funded scholarship that will cover the Tuition fees, Living Allowance (Stipend) according to country per capita expenses, Airfare, Arrival Allowance and Research Support Grant.

For Official Announcement

Click Here to See the Official Announcement

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• List of Undergraduate Scholarships 2021
• List of Master Scholarships 2021
• List of PhD Scholarships 2021