Africa Development Scholarship

Eligible applicants will be asked to submit an application (via Microsoft form) which includes a 500-word written essay.

Your written essay must:

• Demonstrate a strong understanding of the challenges facing your community and a commitment to making a positive contribution to societal development.
• Outline any previous contributions you have made to your community or society and how you plan to build on these efforts after completing your chosen master's programme.

The Africa Development Scholarship is aimed at talented master's students from Sub-Saharan Africa who aspire to make a positive contribution to the development of their societies. The scholarship supports individuals who are also strongly committed to their own personal growth and professional development, enabling them to achieve their long-term goals.

What's on offer?

2 x full tuition fee waiver for a one year master's degree (postgraduate taught programme) commencing in September 2026.

Who is eligible?

Eligible applicants are international fee-paying applicants holding an offer to study a Postgraduate Taught Programme from September 2026 who are permanently domiciled in any country within Sub-Saharan Africa. Offer holders must possess a qualification of second class upper- or first-class degree (equivalent to UK 2:1 or 1st Class).

This scholarship is for tuition fee only and students will still need to prove they hold sufficient funds for living expenses, accommodation, visa and other relevant expenses.