Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships: Scholarship for African Students

The Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships (QECS) enable students from Commonwealth countries to spend a year studying in a developing Commonwealth country different from their own. Specifically designed for inter-Commonwealth mobility and global change-makers.

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Quick Facts — Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships

Host CountryUnited Kingdom
Application DeadlineSeptember 30, 2026

Who Is Eligible for Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships?

This scholarship is open to students from: Algeria, Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cabo Verde, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Congo (Brazzaville), Congo (DRC), Cote d'Ivoire, Djibouti, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Tunisia, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe.

How to Apply for Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships

  1. Review the eligibility requirements above to confirm you qualify.
  2. Prepare your documents including academic transcripts, recommendation letters, and personal statement.
  3. Submit your application before September 30, 2026 via the official website.
  4. Track your application status on Scholar Africa.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible for Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships?

Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships is open to students from Algeria, Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cabo Verde, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Congo (Brazzaville), Congo (DRC), Cote d'Ivoire, Djibouti, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Tunisia, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe studying at the eligible level.

What does Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships cover?

This scholarship scholarship covers tuition and may include additional benefits such as living expenses and travel costs.

When is the deadline for Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships?

The application deadline is September 30, 2026. Apply early as some components may take time to prepare.

How do I apply for Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships from Africa?

Create a free profile on Scholar Africa, find Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships in your matches, and apply directly through the official provider website.

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