IMPERIAL BUSINESS SCHOOL AFRICAN FUTURE LEADER AWARD, 2026 (ROUND 2)

Application Deadline: 23.59 UK time Wednesday 7 January 2026

LOCATION: United Kingdom

Imperial Business School is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic environment that reflects the global nature of our institution. To further support this mission, they are pleased to offer scholarships to outstanding African students who demonstrate the potential to make significant contributions to the Imperial community. These scholarships aim to empower talented individuals from across Africa, enabling them to bring their unique perspectives, experiences, and ambitions to our vibrant and international student body. 

ELIGIBILITY:

To be considered for this scholarship, applicants need to be residents in one of the 54 African countries (as defined by the United Nations). Applicants will demonstrate an outstanding track record of leadership and/or leadership potential (this may include during studies, work experience/internships, and/or within the community). 

The strength of the application, interview, and professional experience to date will also be considered. 

Candidates who receive an offer for an MSc programme in admission rounds one or two will automatically be considered for this scholarship. 

Successful candidates will be notified by the week commencing the week commencing Monday, 30 March (round two). 

BENEFIT:

Up to £20,000

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UNIVERSITY OF MANITOBA GRADUATE FELLOWSHIP (UMGF)

Application Deadline: Please contact your department

LOCATION: Canada

Each year university graduate fellowships are offered to full-time master’s and PhD students to recognize and support academic excellence. The fellowships are offered to students who have demonstrated superior intellectual ability and academic accomplishment.

ELIGIBILITY:

Academic Standing: Students must have achieved a minimum admission GPA of 3.0, to be considered for this award. Please contact your department, as they may have a higher GPA requirement.

Citizenship: All students regardless of citizenship are eligible to apply.

Fields of study: Students in all fields of graduate study are eligible to apply provided their program is eligible for Tri-Agency funding.

To hold a UMGF award, recipients must also:

Have been admitted to a graduate program at the University of Manitoba as a Master’s or Ph.D. student. Pre-master’s and Occasional students are not eligible.

Maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0, and not receive a grade lower than C+ (including AX courses).

Show great promise as researchers and graduate students.

Not have an active, admission‐related hold on their student account during their provisional admission period.

Be registered full‐time in a graduate program of study in the unit that recommends them for a UMGF, and be progressing satisfactorily in the program for which they are funded.

Not have held UMGF support for more than 4 years in total.

Not be receiving any other award or scholarship that is of equal or greater monetary value than the annual value of the UMGF. Students offered an award that is equal to, or exceeds, the value of the UMGF can no longer hold the UMGF and must notify the FGS Awards Office at Graduate.Awards@umanitoba.ca to terminate their award.

Not change programs or departments/units while receiving the UMGF award.

The above is not a complete list of conditions. Please refer to the University of Manitoba Faculty of Graduate Studies FGS Award Holder’s Guide for additional conditions and other information for award holders.

Please consult your department or unit for their UMGF application process and deadline. Once the department/unit determines their selection, students are recommended to the Faculty of Graduate Studies. FGS will review the recommendations and notify award recipients with an official letter via email.

BENEFIT:

UMGF master’s awards are valued at $20,000 per year for 12 or 24 months, for up to a total of $40,000.

UMGF doctoral awards are valued at $25,000 per year for 12, 24, 36 or 48 months, for up to a total of $100,000.

Departments/units determine the value and duration of an award, and all recommended students must meet the eligibility criteria as outlined in the eligibility table.

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