Featured byUniversity of Leicester
Overview
Scholarship type
Merit based
Number of scholarships to award
Multiple
Grant
Full tuition fee waiver
Scholarship coverage
- tuition fee reduction
Description
The scholarship supports students who aspire to contribute positively to the development of their communities and societies while pursuing personal and professional growth. It is available for full-time, campus-based master’s programmes.
Benefits
2 x full tuition fee waiver for a one year master’s degree.
Eligibility
- Eligible applicants are international fee-paying applicants holding an offer to study a Postgraduate Taught Programme from 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.
Scholarship requirements
Disciplines
Any
Locations
United Kingdom
Nationality
Any
Study experience required
Bachelor
Age
Unknown
Application
Application deadline
31 May 2027
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.