UNIVERSITY OF LINCOLN’S AFRICA SCHOLARSHIP FOR SEPTEMBER 2025 AND JANUARY 2026 ENTRY

LOCATION: United Kingdom

The University of Lincoln is pleased to offer the African scholarship program for the September 2025 and January 2026 academic session. Please note that University of Lincoln International Scholarships may be subject to change. The University of Lincoln reserves the right to amend the scholarship provision without notice.

ELIGIBILITY:

In order to be eligible to receive the Africa Scholarship, prospective students must meet the following criteria:

Be a national of, or have permanent residence in, Africa (excluding Egypt). 

Hold a Conditional or Unconditional Offer from the University of Lincoln for a full-time postgraduate taught programme commencing in September 2025 or January 2026.

Please visit your country webpage for more detail regarding regional entry requirements that are equivalent to a 2:1 or 2:2.

A £5,000 scholarship will automatically be awarded to students who have:

Completed a Bachelor’s degree from a recognised institution, and have obtained at least the equivalent of a 2:1 classification or

Completed a Pre-Master’s degree, or a qualification equivalent to a UK Master’s degree, with a comparable classification as determined by the University

A £4,000 scholarship will automatically be awarded to students who have:

Completed a Bachelor’s degree from a recognised institution, and have obtained at least the equivalent of a 2:2 classification or
Completed a Pre-Master’s degree, or a qualification equivalent to a UK Master’s degree, with a comparable classification as determined by the University

Scholarship Terms and Conditions 2025-26

BENEFIT:

The Africa Scholarship is valued at £4,000 – £5,000 and will be awarded to eligible students as a tuition fee discount during the first year of their studies.

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FULLY FUNDED UNITED NATIONS REGIONAL COURSE IN INTERNATIONAL LAW.

Application Deadline: 29 October 2024.

LOCATION: Ethiopia

The Codification Division of the United Nations Office of Legal Affairs organizes the United Nations Regional Courses in International Law for Africa, Asia-Pacific Latin America, and the Caribbean in cooperation with the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, the African Union, and the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA). Apply now!

ELIGIBILITY:

To qualify to be considered for the Regional Courses, candidates must have a legal background with professional experience in the field of international law. Candidates must also be fluent in the language in which the Course is offered (English in 2025). The selected candidates are required to certify that they are able to attend the course in its entirety. The Regional Course accommodates up to 30 participants.

This Regional Course is open to candidates from Member States of the United Nations which are also members of the African Group.

When selecting participants for the Regional Courses, due consideration is given to the candidates’ qualifications, to the scope of their professional duties, to the relevance of the training to their professional duties, and to gender balance. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

The United Nations does not charge a fee at any stage of the application and selection process. The United Nations does not concern itself with information on candidates’ bank accounts.

BENEFIT:

For those participants receiving a fellowship, the fellowship will cover travel, accommodation, meals, medical insurance, and training materials. Fellowship recipients will also receive a modest stipend to cover other living expenses in accordance with the policies and procedures governing the administration of United Nations fellowships.

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