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ABERTAY UNIVERSITY PRINCIPAL’S EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIP – GLOBAL

LOCATION: United Kingdom

This is an award of up to £7,000 per year, for up to a maximum of four years, for prospective new international undergraduate and postgraduate taught students from Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East starting their studies in the 2026/27 or 2027/28 academic years. Successful recipients will have the award deducted from their tuition fees.

This scholarship is awarded at the discretion of the University in recognition of an applicant’s outstanding achievements (academic and/or extracurricular) and their potential contribution to student life and the University community.

ELIGIBILITY:

To be eligible for the Principal’s Excellence Scholarship—Global, you must meet all of the following conditions:

Be classified as having International (Overseas) fee status by Abertay University.

Hold an offer to study for a full-time undergraduate or postgraduate taught degree, on campus, at Abertay in the 2026/27 or 2027/28 academic year. 

Have met all academic conditions attached to your offer of admission for entry to the University as a new full-time student.

The award will contribute to each year of the degree, up to a maximum of four years, while you are studying in Dundee. 

Students who are admitted with Advanced Entry into Year 2 or above of an undergraduate programme, and who meet the above conditions will also be eligible for this award.

No separate application form is required, and you will be assessed for the scholarship based on your application for study and your personal statement. If you meet all the eligibility criteria and are awarded a Principal’s Excellence Scholarship, you will be notified by us by email following your offer of study. Please continue to check your inbox once you have received your offer of study from Abertay. 

If you have any questions about the award, please contact international@abertay.ac.uk.

BENEFIT:

This is an award of up to £7,000 per year, for up to a maximum of four years.

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KOFI ANNAN FELLOWSHIP IN GLOBAL HEALTH LEADERSHIP

Application Deadline: 30 January 2026

LOCATION: Ethiopia

The Fellowship supports aspirational public health leaders in Africa to acquire advanced skills to strategize, manage, and lead public health programmes that will transform public health on the continent. Fellows admitted will lead and contribute to the implementation of Africa’s Health Security and Sovereignty Agenda and the new public health order for Africa and help shape the next generation of leaders.

Since its launch, the fellowship has graduated 84 Fellows from over 34 African countries, with many now leading transformative initiatives, authoring books, and creating cross-border partnerships, and one even serving as a Minister of Government.

ELIGIBILITY:

Citizen of an African Union member state.

Senior public health professionals from AU Member States with backgrounds in One Health, human medicine, sexual & reproductive health, public mental health, animal health, finance, health policy, epidemiology, and related fields.

Postgraduate degree in a public health-related field.

10+ years of professional experience after a master’s degree.

Full-time employment in a public or private health institution.

Demonstrated or potential leadership capacity.

Selection is conducted by an independent committee of experts from the African Union Commission, Africa CDC, and global partners. The process upholds equal opportunity principles to ensure representation of women and underrepresented groups.

Applications must be submitted online and include:

Employer support letter confirming full participation.

Two recommendation letters.

Personal statement (max 400 words) demonstrating public health commitment and vision.

Leadership challenge project proposal (max 400 words).

Incomplete submissions and email applications will not be considered.

Important Dates:

Application deadline: 30 January 2026

Applicants notified: 30 April 2026

Programme begins: 1 June 2026

BENEFIT:

Full access to digital and residential learning resources.

Travel, insurance, and daily allowances during residential placements.

Software support for online learning.

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