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Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships (QECS) in Medicine, Health and Life Sciences 2019

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Eligibility

Master's degree applicants

Region

United Kingdom

Award

Multiple awards

Deadline

Closed

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About The Program

The Association of Commonwealth Universities invites applications from graduates from Commonwealth countries and provides them with the opportunity to win a scholarship for their Master's degree in Medicine, Health and Life Sciences in selective colleges abroad. The aim of the scholarships is to support the development of higher education as a power for good across the commonwealth and beyond. Students can receive full tuition fee along with other benefits under this scholarship.

EligibilityDeadline Date: Closed

The following applicants are eligible for the scholarship: 

  • The applicant must be a citizen of a Commonwealth country or must have been granted refugee status by a Commonwealth country. 
  • The applicant must hold a Bachelor's degree of at least upper second level.
Benefits

The selected scholars will receive the following benefits:

  • Full waiver of tuition fees
  • A regular stipend (living allowance)
  • A return economy flight
  • An arrival allowance
  • A research support grant (on request)
Documents

The following documents are required to be attached along with the application: 

  • High school certificate
  • Undergraduate transcript (and graduation certificate)
  • Two academic references
  • Scanned copy of passport or national ID card
  • Proof of English language ability if English is not the candidate's first language
  • University offer letter for the course the candidate has applied for, if applicable
How can you apply?

Follow the steps to apply:

Step 1: Identify the university to be applied for from the list of universities given on the QECS page.
Step 2: Click on the selected college and further click on "Click Here" below the how to apply heading. 
Step 3: Create an account and safely save the credentials. 
Step 4:  Fill out the online form. 
Step 5: Attach the required documents. 
Step 6: Submit the application.

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Terms and Conditions
  • The applications will close at 4 pm GMT on 6th February 2019. 
  • The scholarships are for Master’s study only and are not applicable to distance learning courses.
  • The scholarships are for new students only and cannot be used to fund a course if the candidate has already started his/her education. 
  • The scholarships are for a maximum of 2 years only.

Universities offering courses in Medicine, Health and Life Sciences:

Contact Details

The Association of Commonwealth Universities
Woburn House, 20-24 Tavistock Square,
London WC1H 9HF,
United Kingdom

Phone: +44 (0)20 7380 6700
Email:  info-qecs@acu.ac.uk

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FAQ's

Q. How much will my allowance be during the scholarship?
 A. If selected, all allowances will be stated in the award letter. 

 

Q. Can I have additional funding for a language course?
A. All courses undertaken through this scholarship should be taught in the English language, and therefore, additional funding for a language course shall not be provided. 

 

Q. Can I apply for a QECS to study for a PhD degree? 
A. No, QECS are eligible for master's degrees only. 

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