Quick‑look snapshot

	Details
Award	Two‑year on‑campus Master’s at an Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU) member in a low‑ or middle‑income Commonwealth country
Funding	Tuition, living allowance, return economy flights, arrival allowance, & research support grant Scholarships Corner
Eligibility	Citizens/permanent residents of a Commonwealth country with ≥ 2:1 undergraduate degree (Hons) completed before applying acu.ac.uk
Apply	Online portal at acu.ac.uk/qecs; no fee
Deadline	15:00 UTC, 4 June 2025

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Why Nigerian graduates should care

Studying in another Commonwealth nation lets you:

• Earn an international credential without UK/US‑level tuition bills.
• Build a pan‑Commonwealth network of researchers and change‑makers.
• Return home with fresh expertise to tackle Nigeria’s SDG challenges.

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Eligibility checklist

1. Nationality – Nigerian citizen (or any eligible Commonwealth country).
2. Academic record – Minimum Second‑Class Upper (2:1) or equivalent undergraduate degree completed and transcript available. acu.ac.uk
3. No concurrent study – You cannot be enrolled in another Master’s.
4. Course match – Apply only for programmes listed by the hosting university for this QECS cycle. acu.ac.uk

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What the scholarship covers

• 100 % tuition fees
• Living stipend (paid monthly)
• Return economy flights to and from the host nation
• Arrival allowance to settle in
• Research support grant for fieldwork or thesis expenses Scholarships Corner

No application fee and no obligation to repay.

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Where can you study? 2025/26 host examples

Country	University	Sample eligible Master’s
Fiji	University of the South Pacific	MSc Environmental Science, MSc Marine Science
Mauritius	University of Mauritius	Master of Public Health
Papua New Guinea	PNG University of Technology	MEng Civil Engineering, MSc Forestry
South Africa	Tshwane University of Technology	MSc Computing, MEng Mechanical Engineering

Full list appears on the ACU QECS page; always confirm your chosen course is listed before submitting an application.

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Step‑by‑step application guide

1. Download course list from the QECS portal and shortlist two universities.
2. Prepare PDF copies of passport, degree certificate, transcript, and two academic references.
3. Draft your three required statements (plan of study, development impact, creating networks). Use the ACU guidance notes for word limits. acu.ac.uk
4. Create an account at the QECS online system and complete the form.
5. Submit before 4 June 2025 15:00 UTC. You’ll receive a confirmation e‑mail.

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Key dates (2025 timeline)

• 16 Apr 2025 – Portal opens
• 4 Jun 2025 – Deadline
• Aug‑Sep 2025 – Universities shortlist & interview
• Oct 2025 – Final award offers
• Jan‑Mar 2026 – Cohort enrols (varies by academic calendar)

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How Easy Relocation makes it… well, easy 

At Easy Relocation we specialise in guiding African talent through every step of the international study journey:

• Application polishing – Our editors fine‑tune your QECS statements to spotlight community impact.
• Visa & travel logistics – End‑to‑end support: visa appointment booking, biometrics prep, flight deals, and travel‑insurance bundles.
• Pre‑departure coaching – Cultural briefings and check‑lists so you land confident.
• On‑arrival support – Airport pickup, short‑term housing options, and SIM card & bank‑account setup in your host country.

Ready to boost your QECS application? Book a free 15‑minute consult with our scholarship team here.

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FAQs

Will QECS pay for dependants?

No. The award is calculated for one scholar only; you must self‑fund any family members. acu.ac.uk

Can HND holders apply?

ACU requires a full bachelor’s degree with a minimum 2:1, so Higher National Diplomas alone are not accepted.

Do I need an IELTS score?

Only if the host university lists it as an entry requirement; QECS itself does not impose an English‑test score.