Are you an international student from an African Union member state and are personally financing your postgraduate studies, you may qualify for a £4,500 scholarship, which will be provided as a reduction in your first year’s tuition fees. This initiative is a beacon of hope for many aspiring scholars from the African continent, aiming to pursue postgraduate studies in the United Kingdom.
Scholarship Overview
The Africa Postgraduate Scholarship is available to international students from African Union member countries who are paying for their education.
The scholarship offers a generous £4,500, which will be applied as a discount on the first year’s tuition fee. This financial aid is designed to alleviate the burden of educational expenses and is a testament to the University of Essex’s commitment to fostering global education.
Scholarship Benefits
- Scholarship recipients will receive a £4,500 award, which will be deducted from their tuition fees.
Eligibility Criteria
- To be considered for the University of Essex Scholarships for Africans, you must fulfill the following criteria:
- These scholarships are exclusively available to students who pay international fees and finance their studies independently.
- Applicants must have ordinary residency in a member state of the African Union (refer to the definition of ordinary residence below).
- Scholarships may be granted to candidates who have completed relevant educational qualifications in specified countries.
- Candidates must hold an undergraduate degree with the specified minimum grade or higher; a higher grade in a Master’s degree cannot be used to compensate for a lower grade in a Bachelor’s degree.
- Eligible programs are full-time taught Master’s courses leading to MA, MSc, MRES, and LLM degrees commencing in October 2024 or January 2025.
- Applicants who have accepted a place by 14 July 2024 (for October 2024 start) or 13 October 2024 (for January 2025 start) and met entry requirements will be considered for these scholarships.
- Each student may receive only one scholarship, which cannot be combined with other University of Essex scholarships.
- This scholarship covers the first year of Master’s study at Essex exclusively.
- Scholarship recipients are required to participate in promotional activities to help raise awareness about the scholarship.
- Students who obtain a repayable loan for their studies will be classified as self-funded.
Specific Requirements by Country:
- Ghana: Second Class Upper Division (2:1) or CGPA 3.0/4.0 or higher.
- Nigeria: CGPA 3/5 or above.
- Other African Union member states: Second Class Upper Division (2:1) or higher (or equivalent per our Postgraduate Admissions selection criteria).
How to Apply
- If you meet all the requirements, you’ll be automatically considered for this award. No application form is required. The university will review your eligibility based on the documents you submit with your initial application.
- It’s essential to read the full terms and conditions before applying or accepting the scholarship or bursary, as they outline important details about eligibility, application procedures, and how the funding will be disbursed.
For more details, visit the official website University of Essex.
Application Deadline
September 30, 2024.
More Related Content
- NOAA’s Young Changemakers Fellowship (YCF) 2024 | $800 Stipend
- ESISMAD Project African Scholarship for African Students 2024 (Fully-funded Scholarship)
- Heirs Insurance Essay Championship 2024 – Unleashing Creativity and Talent in Nigeria’s Youth
- FMxA Science by Woman Program 2024 (Up to €2600 Per Month)
- The 5 Compelling Reasons to Buy CDs in May 2024
