The University of Glasgow African Excellence Award aims to support high achieving students from across Africa in their journey to become Future World Changers. We are looking for students who wish to undertake Masters level study, to further develop their knowledge and skills, in order to positively contribute to their community in the future.
The University is offering up to 15 scholarships for International students from Africa, starting a 1 year postgraduate taught Masters programme, in any discipline for academic session 2025/26. The scholarship is a full tuition fee waiver.
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African Excellence Scholarship
Aim and Benefits of African Excellence Scholarship
Successful applicants shall be awarded full tuition waver
Requirements for African Excellence Scholarship Qualification
To be eligible, applicant must:
- Demonstrate academic excellence and achieve grades equivalent to a UK 1st?Class Honours;
- Hold an offer of a place for a postgraduate taught one year Masters programme for September 2025 intake (offer is not needed to apply but applicants will require an offer to be considered for interview, and should take programme application timelines into consideration as detailed on programme webpages);
- Have International fee status;
- Be domiciled in Africa and hold a passport from one of the eligible countries;
- Be able to demonstrate a clear career and/or development plan that will be supported by Masters level study (via application form);
- Be able to provide evidence of meeting the UKVI maintenance/living costs by 30th June 2025 (only required if offered scholarship following successful interview).
Interview date, Process and Venue for African Excellence Scholarship
Applicants shortlisted for interviews will be contacted by 10th May 2025.
Application Deadline
March 31, 2025How to Apply
Interested and qualified? Go to
University of Glasgow on www.gateway-to.glasgow.ac.uk to apply
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