Location: Low- and middle-income Commonwealth countries
Program: Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships 2026
Host Organization: Association of Commonwealth Universities
Study Level: Master’s degree
Funding: Fully funded
Deadline: 3 June 2026, 15:00 UTC
The Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships 2026 support students who want to complete a two-year master’s degree in a low- or middle-income Commonwealth country. The scholarships are offered by the Association of Commonwealth Universities and are aimed at students who want to study, develop practical skills, and gain academic experience in another country.
What the Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships 2026 Cover
✓ Full tuition fees.
✓ Living expenses.
✓ Return economy flights to the host country.
✓ One arrival allowance.
✓ A research grant.
Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships 2026 Study Fields
The scholarship includes selected master’s degree programs in Papua New Guinea and South Africa. In Papua New Guinea, the listed university is Papua New Guinea University of Technology, with programs in Climate Change and Energy Renewable Access, Applied Physics with Electronics and Instrumentation, Agriculture, Mechanical Engineering, and Communication Engineering.
In South Africa, the source lists Stellenbosch University for Master of Science in Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence, and Tshwane University of Technology for Master of Computing in Computer Science.
Eligibility Criteria
• Applicants must be citizen refugees or permanent residents from an eligible Commonwealth country.
• Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree.
• Applicants of any age may apply.
Application Process
The application process is online. Applicants first register a MyACU account and wait for the confirmation email. After that, they log in, complete the application form, and provide personal, academic, and employment details. They also need to choose a course that exists at the selected university and submit statements about study plans, development impact, post-study outreach, and networking. Supporting documents should be prepared in advance, and the completed application must then be submitted online. A confirmation email is sent after submission.
Deadline
• The deadline for the Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships 2026 is 3 June 2026, 15:00 UTC.
