Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships (QECS) 2026
Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU)
Quick Facts
A word from Eli, founder of Rise Africa Scholars
MSc Information Security — Unicaf Scholar
While you wait for a fully funded opportunity, don’t put your education on hold. I completed my MSc through Unicaf — studying online from Nairobi while working full-time. The tuition discount made it genuinely affordable, and the degree is from an accredited UK university.
If you’re serious about advancing your career now, I’d encourage you to explore it. I only recommend what I’ve used myself.
About This Scholarship
The Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships (QECS) provide a fully funded opportunity to pursue a two-year Master’s degree at ACU member universities in low or middle-income Commonwealth countries. The scholarship promotes cultural exchange, academic collaboration, and global networking while empowering students to create positive change in their home communities and host countries.
What This Scholarship Covers
- Full tuition fees
- Living allowance/stipend
- Return economy flights
- One-off arrival allowance
- Research support grant (upon request)
Who Can Apply
- 1 Must be a citizen or refugee from a Commonwealth country
- 2 Must be in final year or have completed an undergraduate degree from an accredited university
- 3 Must meet entry requirements of the chosen programme and university