Full Scholarships in UK for Students from African and Developing Countries

Full Scholarships in UK for Students from African and Developing Countries

Do you want to study abroad with Full Scholarships in UK? A number of UK universities and organisations offer undergraduate, Masters or PhD scholarships in UK for students from different parts of the world. A good number of these scholarships are offered specifically for international students from Africa and developing countries.

On this page, you will find links to scholarships in UK for international students from Africa and developing countries. Please note that some of these scholarships covers full tuition while some are partial and fee-deduction scholarships. Also note that the information and external links on this page are subject to change at any time from the original scholarship website without notice. AfterschoolAfrica will not be held responsible for misinformation.

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Organisation Scholarships
University Scholarships

• University of Oxford
• University of Cambridge
• University of Westminster
• University of Edinburgh
• Loughborough University
• School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS)
• London Metropolitan University
• University of Warwick
• University of East Anglia
• Other University Scholarships

Organisation Scholarships

Commonwealth Scholarship for Developing Countries – Masters and PhD
Each year, the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission invites each nominating agency, university or university body to forward a specific number of nominations for the commonwealth scholarship for developing countries for Masters and PhD studies. Each nominating agency/university/university body is responsible for its own selection process, and in most cases they will set a closing date in the months preceding the CSC’s deadline for nominations.
Previous Application Deadline: 7 December
See UK universities which have part funding agreements with the CSC – cscuk.dfid.gov.uk/apply/uk-universities/

Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Scheme in UK Universities
The Commonwealth Shared Scholarships, set up by the Department for International Development (DFID) in 1986, represent a unique partnership between the United Kingdom government and UK universities. To date, more than 3,500 students from developing Commonwealth countries have been awarded Shared Scholarships. Without these awards they would not otherwise have been able to benefit from UK higher education.
Previous Application Deadline: varies between December and April
Visit cscuk.dfid.gov.uk/apply/shared-scholarships/

Commonwealth Split-site Scholarships – PhD in UK and Home country University
Commonwealth Split-site Scholarships support one year’s study at a UK university as part of a PhD being undertaken in your home country, under joint supervision of a home country and UK supervisor.
Previous Application Deadline: 21 October
Visit cscuk.dfid.gov.uk/apply/split-site-scholarships/

Commonwealth Professional Fellowships for Commonwealth Developing Countries
The Commonwealth Scholarship Commission offers the Commonwealth Professional Fellowships to support mid-career professionals from developing Commonwealth countries to spend a period of time with a UK host organisation working in their field for a programme of professional development. Fellowships are typically three months but can be between one and six months in length and can include limited time for attendance at short courses or conferences, as well as visits to other organizations.
Previous Application Deadline: 1 October
Visit cscuk.dfid.gov.uk/apply/professional-fellowships/info-hosts/

Chevening Scholarships for Commonwealth Countries
The UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office Chevening Scholarship programme was established in 1983 and is now an internationally prestigious scheme with over 41,000 alumni. In 2011-12 there were over 700 Chevening Scholars studying at universities across the UK. Chevening Scholarships are currently offered in approximately 110 countries. Chevening awards enable Scholars to study a one-year postgraduate Master’s course in any discipline at any UK university.
Previous Application Deadline: December (but specific dates varies from country to country.
Visit www.chevening.org/apply/guidance
 
British Council /NLNG Scholarships in UK for Nigerian graduates to study for Masters
The Nigerian Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG) group is offering 10 graduate students the chance to study for a Masters qualification at a UK university from September 2014. The NLNG Scholarship, currently administered by the British Council, funds your study and contributes towards your living expenses for the duration of your Masters degree.
Previous Application Deadline: application opens November
Visit www.britishcouncil.org.ng/nlng

Irish Aid Fellowships for Postgraduate Applicants from Select African Countries
Irish Aid Fellowships are awarded by the Department of Foreign Affairs and are targeted mainly at the countries in which Ireland has established development cooperation programmes: Ethiopia, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Timor Leste and Vietnam, plus the Palestinian territories.
Previous Application Deadline: 31st December
Visit www.embassyofireland.org.eg/home/index.aspx?id=83945

Masters and PhD Commonwealth Scholarships in UK for Mauritius Students
Applications are invited from qualified Mauritian candidates for the award of two Commonwealth Scholarships, one male and one female, tenable in the UK as from October 2013 under the above-mentioned programme in the following categories:
Previous Application Deadline: 6 November
Visit ministry-education.gov.mu

Masters: Africa London Nagasaki (ALN) scholarship fund for African scientists
The Africa London Nagasaki (ALN) scholarship fund supports African scientists wishing to undertake a Master’s degree related to the control of infectious diseases in Africa. Each year, up to four scientists will receive up to a maximum award of US$50,000 each to cover tuition fees, travel and living expenses.
Previous Application Deadline: 29th September
Visit www.alnscholarshipfund.org/apply-for-a-scholarship-open.php

Masters Fellowships in Public Health and Tropical Medicine for Low and Middle Income Countries UK
Wellcome Trust offers Fellowship in Public Health and Tropical Medicine for Masters students from low- and middle-income (developing) countries. This scheme strengthens scientific research capacity in low- and middle-income countries, by providing support for junior researchers to gain research experience and high-quality research training at Masters Degree level.
Previous Application Deadline: 9 August
Visit www.wellcome.ac.uk/Funding/Biomedical-science/Funding-schemes/Fellowships/Public-health-and-tropical-medicine/WTD025881.htm

Mo Ibrahim Foundation Scholarship for African Students
The Ibrahim Scholarships are a range of programmes to support aspiring leaders for the African continent. The scholarships reflect a range of priorities for African development.
The Foundation is committed to showcasing the best talent from the African continent, particularly amongst those groups who are often denied the opportunity to contribute to their society’s development.

American University in Cairo
The Foundation provides two graduate fellowships and two full undergraduate scholarships to students of Nubian origin, with a working knowledge of the Nubian language, who wish to support the enrichment and preservation of Nubian culture and heritage.
For further information please contact enrolauc@aucegypt.edu, +202 797 5011/2

London Business School
The Mo Ibrahim Foundation scholarship for sub-Saharan Africa supports outstanding students on the full-time MBA programme at London Business School. Each year one scholarship, providing full payment of fees, is awarded to an exceptional MBA candidate from sub-Saharan Africa with financial need.
For further information please contact mbainfo@london.edu

School of Oriental and African Studies
The Governance for Development in Africa Initiative aims to build the skills of bright young Africans.
For further information please contact Angelica Baschiera ab17@soas.ac.uk

Together for Sudan
The Foundation provides support for Together for Sudan to sponsor higher education for female students in all faculties, with a particular emphasis on business studies.
For further information please contact enquiries@togetherforsudan.org

University of Birmingham
The Foundation provides a scholarship for an MSc in Governance and State-Building at the University of Birmingham. The two-year programme includes a six month internship at the Foundation Secretariat. An exceptional African national receives full tuition fees, a living allowance and airfare to the UK.
www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/
www.moibrahimfoundation.org/scholarships/

The Ibrahim Leadership Fellowships Programme
The Ibrahim Leadership Fellowships form a selective programme designed to identify and prepare outstanding African leaders by providing them with critical experience at the highest levels of multilateral organisations.
www.moibrahimfoundation.org/fellowships/

Full Beit Trust Scholarship for Students from Malawi, Zambia or Zimbabwe
The Beit Trust offers, annually, a small Number of Scholarships abroad for postgraduate studies or research to graduates who are domiciled in Malawi, Zambia or Zimbabwe (the beneficial area). Scholarships are taken up at a university in the United Kingdom, Ireland or South Africa, for study in a subject of the individual’s choice appropriate to the needs of the beneficial area.
Previous Application Deadline: may be made from 1 April to 31 August.
Visit www.beittrust.org.uk/Scholarships.htm

UK Mansion House Masters Scholarship for African Students
The Mansion House Scholarship Scheme offer Master scholarships to assist overseas students or young business executives who have a passion for financial services and want to travel to the United Kingdom to study, train or gain work experience in the Financial Services Sector.
Visit www.mansionhousescholars.org.uk

UK 9/11 Scholarships Fund
The UK 9/11 Scholarships Fund was initiated to award scholarships to children or dependants of victims of the September 11 attacks on the USA, or other subsequent terrorist tragedy, for Undergraduate study at higher education institutions in the UK. Unless your parents were killed or permanently injured in the 9/11 attacks, you would not qualify for this scholarship.
Previous Application Deadline
You should start considering your 9/11 Scholarship application around 18 months before the intended course start date
Visit www.britishcouncil.org/911scholarships.htm

Fellowships in International Human Rights in UK and US
Human Rights Watch, the international human rights monitoring and advocacy organization, invites applications for its fellowship program. Human Rights Watch is known for its impartial and reliable human rights reporting on over 70 countries worldwide, its innovative and high-profile advocacy campaigns, and its success in affecting the policy of the US and other influential governments toward human rights abusers.
Previous Application Deadline: Starts from June to October
Visit www.hrw.org/about/fellowships

Windle Trust International Scholarship – for students from East and Central Africa to Study in Africa
Windle Trust International provides access to education and training for those affected by conflict in Africa. The Trust awards scholarships to youths and refugees in Sudan, Uganda, Kenya and Ethiopia to study in Africa. The Trust equip talented young Africans to meet the challenges of development in their own countries.
Previous Application Deadline: Varies
Visit www.windle.org.uk

UN-Nippon Foundation of Japan Fellowship Programme in Ocean Affairs for Coastal Developing Countries
The UN-Nippon Fellowship Programme is funded by The Nippon Foundation of Japan and implemented by the Division for Ocean Affairs and the Law of the Sea (DAOLOS), with the assistance of the Training and Fellowships Section of the United Nations Division for Economic and Social Affairs.
Previous Application Deadline: 15 September
Visit www.un.org/depts/los/nippon

 

University Scholarships

University of Oxford Scholarships
Full Scholarships in UK at University of Oxford for African and Developing Countries students
The University of Oxford, UK has a reputation for offering several scholarships for international students from developing countries in Africa, Asia, Middle East etc. This is intended to assist students from developing world gain high quality UK education by providing scholarships for undergraduate and postgraduate students to study for Masters and PhD degrees.
See list of Scholarships at University of Oxford: www.afterschoolafrica.com/737/full-scholarships-in-uk-at-university-oxford/

Rhodes Trust Scholarships for International students
Each year, the Rhodes scholarship is offered to 83 Rhodes Scholars selected from 14 countries or groupings of countries around the world to study for postgraduate degree at university of Oxford. They are outstanding young women and men of diverse backgrounds and interests who show strong potential to be public-spirited leaders for the world’s future.
Previous Application Deadline: contact employer for details
See Countries specific criteria www.rhodeshouse.ox.ac.uk/section/rhodes-countries
Visit www.rhodeshouse.ox.ac.uk/about/applying-for-the-rhodes-scholarship

Clarendon Fund Scholarship for International Students
All postgraduate applicants to University of Oxford will be eligible for the prestigious Clarendon scholarship funding which has, up until now, only been open to international candidates with overseas fee status.
Previous Application Deadline: Opens from September to 4 or 18th January
Visit www.clarendon.ox.ac.uk/apply/eligibility/

The Kufuor Postgraduate Scholarship for Ghanaian Students at Exeter College, Oxford
Exeter College, University of Oxford offers the Kufuor Scholarships (linked to a Clarendon Award) for a top Ghanaian student who wishes to undertake a graduate degree at Exeter College, following a generous gift made by the Kufuor Biographical Project to celebrate the leadership of President Kufuor in Ghana and to mark Ghana’s 50th Independence Anniversary
Previous Application Deadline
Application opens from 1 September
Visit www.ox.ac.uk/media/news_releases_for_journalists/110316.html

University of Cambridge Scholarships
University of Cambridge Commonwealth Scholarship awards
The Cambridge Commonwealth Trust and the Cambridge Overseas Trust are both established as charities by the University of Cambridge UK in the 1980s to provide financial support for international students on degree courses at Cambridge.
See list of Scholarships at University of Cambridge: www.afterschoolafrica.com/2843/university-cambridge-uk-financial-awards-students/

Gates Cambridge Scholarships (Masters & PhD) in UK for International Students
Gates Cambridge Scholarships are highly competitive full-cost scholarships. They are awarded to outstanding applicants from countries outside the UK to pursue a full-time postgraduate degree in any subject available at the University of Cambridge. The programme aims to build a global network of future leaders committed to improving the lives of others.
Previous Application Deadline
Round 1 – US citizens based in the USA – 16 October
Round 2 – all other eligible candidates – 4 December
Visit www.gatescambridge.org/apply/how-to-apply.asp

Microsoft Research PhD Scholarships Programme
The Microsoft Research PhD Scholarship Programme in EMEA (Europe, Middle East, Africa) was launched in 2004 and has so far supported more than 200 PhD students across the region. Each year by September, PhD supervisors from academic institutions in EMEA submit their proposals for collaborative research projects with Microsoft Research Cambridge.
Previous Application Deadline: 20th September
Visit research.microsoft.com/en-us/collaboration/global/apply-europe.aspx

UK Clutton-Brock Scholarship for Postgraduate Students from Zimbabwe
The object of this scholarship scheme is to establish – as a permanent memorial to the late Guy Clutton Brock, Hero of Zimbabwe and graduate of Magdalene College, University of Cambridge – scholarships at postgraduate level in the University of Cambridge for the benefit of students from Zimbabwe.
Previous Application Deadline: 2 December
Visit www.magd.cam.ac.uk/clutton-brock/

Mandela Magdalene College Scholarship for South Africa
The Mandela Magdalene College Scholarships were announced in March 1995 when Nelson Mandela, then President of The Republic of South Africa, agreed to lend his name to the initiative.
The scheme results from collaboration between Mr. Chris von Christierson and other benefactors, the Cambridge Commonwealth Trust and Magdalene College, Cambridge.
Previous Application Deadline: 2 December
Visit www.magd.cam.ac.uk/mandela/

Cambridge Trust International Scholarship Scheme
The Cambridge International Scholarship Scheme is a prestigious scheme of approximately 80 full scholarships for international students. It was founded in 2009, and is funded by the assistance from the University of Cambridge, from external funding partners, and from Departments and Colleges that have agreed to contribute to these awards.
Previous Application Deadline: Early December
Visit www.admin.cam.ac.uk/students/studentregistry/fees/funding/ciss/

Rwanda Cambridge Masters & PhD Scholarships
The Ministry of Education, Rwanda and the Cambridge Commonwealth Trust has agreed to offer postgraduate scholarships for Rwandan students to study at University of Cambridge in UK. The scholarship is available for postgraduate degree courses in the university. Candidates may apply for either a 1-year taught postgraduate degree (Masters) or for a 3-year research degree (PhD).
Previous Application Deadline: Early December
Visit www.cambridgetrusts.org/scholarships/scholarship/?award=86

PhD- Schlumberger Research Fellowship- Darwin College
The Darwin College- Cambridge University UK and Schlumberger Cambridge Research Limited, jointly invite applications for a non-stipendiary Research Fellowship supporting interdisciplinary research. The Fellowship is open to men and women from any university, irrespective of age, and is intended for outstanding researchers who are completing, or who have recently completed, their PhD Degree. This Fellowship is to provide a formal, supported starting point for an academic career.
Previous Application Deadline: 5 November
Visit dcsa.dar.cam.ac.uk/content/schlumberger-research-fellowship

University of Westminster Scholarships
Masters scholarships for African and developing countries at University of Westminster
Each year, the University of Westminster offers a wide range of scholarships for students from Africa and developing countries to study for masters’ degree at the university. For details on application, contact any UK education agency/consultancy for guidance or apply directly to the University.
DEADLINE falls around:
31 May for September intake
1 November for January intake
See list of Masters Scholarships at University of Westminster: www.afterschoolafrica.com/676/university-westminster-masters-scholarships-for-developing/

Undergraduate Scholarships for developing countries at University of Westminster UK
The University of Westminster offers several scholarships for international students from developing countries to study for undergraduate degree at the university. The Scholarships are either partial or full fee waiver.
See list of undergraduate Scholarships at University of Westminster: www.afterschoolafrica.com/6372/university-of-westminster-undergraduate-scholarships-for-developing-countries/

Mo Ibrahim Foundation Scholarship
The Governance for Development in Africa Initiative aims to build the skills of bright young Africans.
For further information please contact Angelica Baschiera ab17@soas.ac.uk
www.moibrahimfoundation.org/scholarships/


London Metropolitan University Scholarships
London Metropolitan University and ISH Scholarships for Developing Countries, UK (Bachelor & Masters)
This scholarship scheme is run jointly by International Students House (ISH) and London Metropolitan University for selected developing Countries. International Students House provides accommodation and a varied, multicultural social programme for full-time international students in the centre of London.
Previous Application Deadline
31st May for courses starting in September
31 October for courses starting in February
Visit www.londonmet.ac.uk/international/howtoapply/scholarships/postgraduate-scholarships/ishlondonmet.cfm

London Met Postgraduate Scholarship
Students who hold an unconditional offer for one of the London Metropolitan University postgraduate degree programmes and who pay international tuition fees may apply for London Met postgraduate scholarship. The scholarship programme provides full and partial tuition fee financial support for students on taught Masters degree programmes.
Previous Application Deadline

• 31 May for September entry
• 31 October for February entry

Visit: www.londonmet.ac.uk/international/scholarships/postgraduate-scholarships/gradschol.cfm

Halliburton Undergraduate Scholarships for International Students from Any Country
Halliburton, one of the world’s largest providers of products and services to the energy industry, offer two Halliburton Undergraduate Scholarships at University of Aberdeen UK. Halliburton will award one Specialist Engineering Scholarship and one Specialist Geology and Petroleum Geology Scholarship for international students from any country.
Previous Application Deadline: 22 October
Visit www.abdn.ac.uk/funding/details.php?funding_id=128

Deutsche Bank Scholarships for Women at London Business School
The Deutsche Bank scholarship is awarded to MBA and Masters in Finance students in the amount of £20,000 each. These extremely generous awards are designed to enable talented women with an interest in the finance sector to study at London Business School.
Visit www.london.edu/programmes/mba/scholarships.html

MBA Scholarships at Aberdeen Business School UK
The Aberdeen Business School is able to offer a limited number of MBA scholarships to assist exceptional students who wish to undertake its MBA programme.
Previous Application Deadline
For the September intake: August 31
For the January intake: December 5
Visit www.rgu.ac.uk/areas-of-study/subjects/business-management-and-accounting/scholarships/postgraduate-scholarships/mba-scholarship\

University of the West of England -UWE international scholarships
The University of the West of England, Bristol offers more than £100,000 worth of scholarships for international students each year. A student can only be in receipt of one University of the West of England scholarship, If you meet the eligibility criteria for more than one of the scholarships, you will be awarded the scholarship which is the most beneficial to you. This will be in addition to the UWE Loyalty Scholarship where applicable.
Previous Application Deadline: Varies
Visit www1.uwe.ac.uk/students/feesandfunding/fundingandscholarships/internationalstudentfunding/uwescholarshipprogramme.aspx

100 PhD Scholarship University of Exeter awards
If you are considering PhD research study through scholarship, you will want to join the University of Exeter. Each year, the University of Exeter offer 100 PhD students the opportunity to work in large interdisciplinary Colleges where they benefit from established research infrastructures and networks. A wealth of support for PhD students is available, including the Effective Researcher Development Programme training sessions that provide the skills to successfully complete a PhD.
Previous Application Deadline: Varies by department
Visit www.exeter.ac.uk/postgraduate/money/studentships/



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