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About the University of Essex Africa Scholarship Programme
The University of Essex is currently accepting applications for the Africa Scholarship Program, aimed at master’s students from African nations who are self-funding their postgraduate studies. Successful applicants will receive a scholarship of £4,000, which will be applied as a discount on their tuition fee. This opportunity is available for full-time taught master’s degree students at the University of Essex.
To be eligible for the scholarship, applicants must demonstrate both academic excellence and financial need. It’s important to note that the scholarships will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. While the scholarship is open to students studying any postgraduate course at the University of Essex, it does not apply to MBA courses.
In order to qualify for the program, applicants must have already received an offer to study at the University of Essex and accepted it. It’s essential to mention that the scholarship is awarded for one year only and is renewable subject to satisfactory academic performance.
Eligibility Criteria
The following conditions must be met by interested candidates:
- be classified as an international student for fee purposes
- be a national of an African nation (defined as a member state of the African Union) and ordinarily resident in an African nation
- be entirely self-funding your studies
- be a graduate of any African country or any of the countries specified above
- be applying for a full-time Masters course starting in 2024–25 (excluding MBA)
- meet the academic criteria in the table below:
- Ghana: CGPA 3.0/4.0 or above
- Nigeria: CGPA 3/5 or above
- Other member states of the African Union: 2:1 or above (or equivalent as defined by our Postgraduate Admissions selection criteria)
- You will also be considered for this award if you are a national of an African nation and you have a degree:
- from a recognised UK university, other than Essex, with a 2:1 or above, or
- from a recognised university with a 2:1 or above (or equivalent as defined by our Postgraduate Admissions selection criteria) or from any of the following countries: Bangladesh, Canada, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Norway, Pakistan, Russia, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, USA, and Vietnam
Selection Criteria
The University of Essex will carefully evaluate your eligibility for admission by thoroughly reviewing the academic transcripts and certificates that you provide as part of your application for a place at Essex. This comprehensive assessment ensures that your academic background aligns with the university’s requirements and standards.
How to Apply
Your eligibility for the program will be determined based on the information you provide in your application for a place at Essex. If you meet all the eligibility criteria, you will be automatically considered for the scholarship without the need to complete an additional application form.
The application deadline for consideration for these scholarships is as follows: Applicants who have firmly accepted an offer of a place by July 14, 2024 (for October 2024 start) or October 13, 2024 (for January 2025 start) and have met the academic conditions of entry will be reviewed for these scholarship opportunities.
See also:
Emerging Global Leader Scholarship 2025 At American University
The University Of East Anglia Scholarships for Nigerian Students
