Mo Ibrahim Foundation GDAI PhD Scholarship 2022/23 for Africans to Study in London

Published: 20 Jul 2021 1,925 views

The Centre for African Studies at the SOAS University of London is pleased to announce the offering of a PhD scholarship to African nationals as part of the Governance for Development in Africa Initiative (GDAI) funded by the Mo Ibrahim Foundation.

The scholarship aims at supporting PhD studentships focused on the area of state capacities, governance and bureaucracy for development. African students who are passionate about advancing their educational pursuits are encouraged to apply.

Mo Ibrahim/SOAS Postgraduate Scholarship

Application Deadline	Not Specified
Country to study	United Kingdom
School to study	University of London
Type	Postgraduate
Sponsor	Mo Ibrahim Foundation
Gender	Men and Women

Benefits of Mo Ibrahim/SOAS Postgraduate Scholarship

The scholarship is funded by the Mo Ibrahim Foundation and focuses on supporting African PhD students with projects designed to understand public sector governance capabilities, political settlements, state business relations, the governance of state owned enterprises, the governance of development policy design and implementation, and so on.

Requirements for Mo Ibrahim/SOAS Postgraduate Scholarship

To be eligible for the Scholarship, applicants are to meet the following criteria:

• Must first secure an unconditional offer for the PhD at SOAS University of London in eligible departments.
• Must have obtained relevant bachelor and master’s degree from a recognized institution of higher learning.
• Demonstrate excellent educational and leadership abilities.

Application Documents

Please provide the following documents:

• a copy of the unconditional offer received from SOAS admissions office
• CV (please include your email address)
• 2 pages max statement outlining knowledge and interest in governance-related issues
• Your research proposal (as sent to the SOAS Admissions Office)
• one academic reference (to be sent directly by referee to [email protected])

Application Deadline

Not Specified

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to Mo Ibrahim Foundation on docs.google.com to apply