University of Pretoria 2021 Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarship

Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships provide unique opportunities to study for a Master’s in leading universities in low and middle-income countries throughout the Commonwealth.

Through this experience you will travel to a new country, develop an appreciation and understanding of a new culture, work in a new academic environment and build a global network that will last a lifetime.

Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholars help effect positive change across the globe and create solutions to the shared challenges we face. As an active part of the Commonwealth network, scholars will help shape its future.

• Table of Content
• About University of Pretoria
• Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarship
• Requirements for Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarship Qualification
• Documents Required for Application
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarship

Application Deadline	09 Jul 2020
School to study	University of Pretoria
Type	Masters
Sponsor	University of Pretoria
Gender	Men and Women

Aim and Benefits of Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarship

No other international programme gives you the opportunity to study in as many locations across the Commonwealth. Through a Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarship you will be supported to develop your knowledge and skills within your academic field, and learn how to apply this so you can create solutions to global challenges.

You will also benefit from the following allowances:

• Fully-funded tuition fees
• Living expenses allowance for duration of award
• Return economy flights to host country
• One-off arrival allowance
• Research support grant

Requirements for Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarship Qualification

• To apply you must be a citizen of (or hold refugee status in) a Commonwealth country other than the country hosting the award.
• You must have completed an undergraduate degree at a 2:1 equivalent level
• Please note, universities may have their own specific eligibility requirements for admissions – please visit the University of Pretoria’s website to find the contact details of the relevant faculty.
• Prospective applicants must have already applied to an RSA institution and have identified a supervisor and a research topic before applying for a QECS at the University of Pretoria.
• Applicants must also ensure they apply to SAQA to have their international qualifications assessed.

Eligible Countries: Commonwealth countries

Documents Required for Application

Make sure that you have the following documentation to upload to your application:

• High school certificate
• Undergraduate transcript (and graduation certificate)
• Two references – preferably academic
• Scan of passport or national ID card
• Proof of English language ability if English is not your first language

Application Deadline

July 9, 2020

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to University of Pretoria on fs19.formsite.com to apply

For more details, visit University of Pretoria website.