Mo Ibrahim Foundation 2020-2021 Fully-funded Masters Scholarships for African Students – University of Birmingham
Published: 26 Apr 2020
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The International Development Department, University of Birmingham, is pleased to offer one scholarship for our MSc in International Development (Governance and State-building), for the academic year starting in September 2020.
The scholarship is for two years to enable the applicant to complete the MSc and undertake a one year internship, including six-months with the Mo Ibrahim Foundation.
Mo Ibrahim Foundation Masters Scholarship
Benefits of Mo Ibrahim Foundation Masters Scholarship
The scholarship includes:
- Full tuition fee
- Air fare to and from the United Kingdom and visa
- Monthly stipend of £950 for 18 months
- Arrival allowance of £950
The remaining six months for the internship will be funded directly to the successful candidate by the Mo Ibrahim Foundation.
Mo Ibrahim Foundation Masters Scholarship Courses
Requirements for Mo Ibrahim Foundation Masters Scholarship
The entry requirements consist of:
- A first class Honours degree or equivalent from an approved university is essential.
- Good written and spoken English. For those whose first language is not English, evidence of this capacity is required. Applicants should reach at least level 6.5 in the IELTS or 580 /93 for TOEFL. Please check the University website for more information on English language requirements.
- Applicants must be African nationals domiciled (or permanent residents) in an African country. Preference will be given to scholarship candidates living in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Application Deadline
May 6, 2020How to Apply
Interested and qualified? Go to
Mo Ibrahim Foundation on sits.bham.ac.uk to apply
- Applications must be received through the University online application system, by 6 May 2020.
- In addition to the usual documents to be submitted, you must also upload a 500 word statement and CV. This statement should set out why you are the best candidate for the scholarship.
- You must then send your application ID number to Debra Beard. Please include ‘Mo Ibrahim Scholarship’ in the subject line of the email. Please do not include any supporting documents in this email.
For more details, visit Mo Ibrahim Foundation website
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