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LOUGHBOROUGH DEVELOPMENT TRUST AFRICA SCHOLARSHIP

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Application Deadline: 14 June 2024.

LOCATION:  England

The Loughborough Development Trust Africa Scholarship will cover 100% of the course fees for your chosen postgraduate taught course for one year (replacing any departmental or Loughborough University scholarships or bursaries you may already have been awarded).

ELIGIBILITY:

Currently domiciled (permanently living) in Africa

Evidence of exceptional academic achievement (normally a first-class honours degree)

Commitment to return to their home country on completion of their postgraduate programme

Evidence of the ability and commitment to making a significant contribution to their home country on their return

Full understanding of the costs involved in coming to study and live in the UK

Evidence of strong motivation and initiative to secure funds to cover the remainder of the costs involved

BENEFIT:

The Loughborough Development Trust Africa Scholarship will cover 100% of successful applicants’ postgraduate taught course fees for one year.

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UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM MSC IN DEVELOPMENT POLICY AND POLITICS (WITH MO IBRAHIM FOUNDATION INTERNSHIP)

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Application Deadline:  8 April 2024.

LOCATION: England

The International Development Department, University of Birmingham, is pleased to offer one scholarship for our MSc in Development Policy and Politics (with Mo Ibrahim Foundation Internship).  The scholarship is provided by the Mo Ibrahim Foundation and is for a two-year programme, with the successful candidate undertaking the full one-year MSc programme, as well as an integrated one-year internship. 

ELIGIBILITY:

The entry requirements consist of:

A first class Honours degree or equivalent from an approved university is essential.

Applicants must be under 30 years of age at the time of applying.

Good written and spoken English. For those whose first language is not English, evidence of this capacity is required. Applicants should reach at least level 6.5 in the IELTS or 580 /93 for TOEFL. Please check the University website for more information on English language requirements.

Applicants must be African nationals domiciled (or permanent residents) in an African country. Preference will be given to scholarship candidates living in Sub-Saharan Africa.

BENEFIT:

The scholarship includes:

Full tuition fee
Air fare to and from the United Kingdom and visa
Monthly stipend of £950 for 18 months
Arrival allowance of £950

The remaining six months for the internship will be funded directly to the successful candidate by the Mo Ibrahim Foundation.

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