African students can apply for the University of Birmingham’s fully financed, two-year Mo Ibrahim Foundation Scholarship. It consists of a one-year integrated internship after a one-year MSc degree. Full tuition, visa fees, round-trip travel, an annual living allowance of £19,104, and a settling-in stipend upon arrival in the UK are all covered by the scholarship. Through a structured internship, which consists of six months of working with the Mo Ibrahim Foundation in London and six months of conducting research with university professors, scholars obtain invaluable professional experience. With a focus on development and governance, the program links academic knowledge with real-world policy experience. It also gives participants access to networks like Governance Weekend and the Ibrahim Forum.
Eligibility Criteria :
- must possess a First Class Honors degree or a comparable credential from an accredited university.
- Social Policy, Sociology, Criminology, Cultural Studies, Politics, International Relations, Human Geography, Social Sciences (non-business), Development Studies, Diplomacy, Environmental Studies, Psychology, Public Administration, Anthropology, Urban & Regional Planning, Community/Rural Development, or Education are examples of pertinent fields for a degree.
- At the time of application, candidates must be under 30.
- Strong written and spoken English proficiency is required. Proof is needed for non-native speakers (minimum IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL 580/93).
- Candidates from Sub-Saharan Africa are preferred, however they must be African nationals living in African nations.
The United Kingdom is the host nation.
Study Location: United Kingdom; Scholarship Type: Postgraduate (Master’s)
All African nations are eligible.
Benefits include flights, an internship opportunity, a fully funded scholarship, and an annual income of £19,104.
Benefits :
- Complete reimbursement for tuition
- Travel expenses, including visa fees, for round-trip flights to and from the UK
- £1,592 per month for eighteen months
- £1,082 one-time arrival allowance
