University of Edinburgh Nyerere Postgraduate Scholarship for International Students

The Nyerere Trust sponsors this scholarship at the University of Edinburgh in the UK for international students. The scholarship covers tuition fees and provides an £18,622 stipend. Multiple awards are available for postgraduate students of all nationalities.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must be international postgraduate students who have achieved or are expected to achieve a first-class or 2.1 Honours degree in a Humanities or Social Science subject. Enrollment in a full-time postgraduate program is required, with the scholarship lasting for 3 years for full-time students or pro-rata for part-time students.

Scholarship Benefits

The scholarship includes coverage for tuition fees and an annual stipend, with the stipend amount adjusted yearly. For the 2024/2025 academic year, the stipend will be set at the UKRI level.

Application Procedures

To apply, first submit an application for the full-time MSc African and International Development program. After applying, wait for system checks to be completed and access to the scholarship application form to be granted. Further instructions for the scholarship application process can be found on the official website.

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