The Centre of African Studies offers 3 MSc scholarships to African applicants. Scholarships are available to undertake fulltime MSc programme in the field of Governance for Development in Africa. The scholarship provides fees, accommodation and living cost for the year. The application deadline is 30 April, 2015.
Study Subject(s): Scholarships are available for fulltime MSc programme in the field of Governance for Development.
Course Level: Scholarships are awarded for pursuing master program at SOAS, University of London.
Scholarship Provider: The Mo Ibrahim Foundation
Scholarship can be taken at: UK
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( votes)Eligibility:
– Domicile/Residency: Applicants must be domiciled (or permanent residents) in an African country. Preference will be given to scholarship candidates living in Sub?Saharan Africa.
-Eligible Programmes: MSc (Full?time) undertaken by scholarship applicants must directly address or be applicable to the issue of Governance in Africa.
Scholarship Open for International Students: African students can apply for this scholarship.
Scholarship Description:
The Centre of African Studies offers 3 MSc scholarships to African residents as part of the Governance for Development in Africa Initiative funded by the Mo Ibrahim Foundation.In order to be considered for funding, applicants must first secure a place for the MSc by applying directly to the SOAS admissions office. The Mo Ibrahim Foundation has generously provided SOAS with three MSc scholarships per year for African students undertaking full?time MSc programme in the field of Governance for Development in Africa. The scholarship provides for fees, for accommodation and living cost for the year.
Number of award(s): The Centre of African Studies offers 3 MSc scholarships.
Duration of award(s): Scholarship is offered for one academic year.
What does it cover? The scholarship provides for fees, for accommodation and living cost for the year.
Selection criteria: Assessment: Scholarship candidates will be assessed based on their academic merit and references. SOAS is committed to accepting only those scholarship candidates who can demonstrate an ability to complete a MSc in one year.
Notification: Only complete applications will be accepted. Incomplete applications will not be considered for a scholarship. The Advisory Panel expects to have made a final decision on the Mo Ibrahim Foundation MSc Scholarships by May of each year. All scholarship candidates will be notified of the outcome of their application.
How to Apply: Applications send by email or post.
Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is 30 April, 2015.
