BY PHUMZILE NDLOVU
MBABANE – Grab the chance to study in the United Kingdom (UK).
The Ministry of Public Service and Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has informed interested emaSwati of scholarship opportunities under the Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarship 2024-2025 programme.
The ministry made the announcement on their social media page today for emaSwati to take the opportunity to study in the UK.
Applications are now open and will close on January 10, 2024. To learn more about the scholarship, one can click here.
About the Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships (QECS)
The Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships (QECS) offer a unique opportunity to study for a two-year Master’s degree in a low- or middle-income Commonwealth country.
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.
Each year, there are two opportunities to apply for QECS: cycle 1 opens in November or December, and cycle 2 opens in March or April. You only need to submit one application, but you are welcome to apply more than once if there is another country you are interested in studying in.
What does the scholarship cover?
- Fully-funded tuition fees
- Living allowance (stipend) for the duration of the award
- Return economy flights to the host country
- One-off arrival allowance
- Research Support Grant (on request only; subject to approval)
We strongly advise all applicants to read the application guidance and FAQ pages before starting an application.
Applications are now open and will close on January 10, 2024. 20 university students from across the Commonwealth smile and cheer together for a group photo in a park.
How to apply
- Look through the list of countries and universities hosting scholarships in this cycle.
- Visit the relevant university website for more information on your chosen course using the links included below.
- Complete and submit a QECS application for your chosen university or course by clicking the ‘Apply Now’ button. Once you’ve clicked apply, you’ll be directed to a log-in page. If you don’t already have a myACU account, click Get ‘Started’ in the right-hand corner of the page to start your application.
- Submit an application to your chosen university for admission to your chosen course.
