International Students' Nyerere Postgraduate Scholarship At The University Of Edinburgh

International Students’ Nyerere Postgraduate Scholarship at the University of Edinburgh

With great pleasure, the International Students’ Nyerere Postgraduate Scholarship at the University of Edinburgh for the MSc in Africa and Foreign Development, will begin in the academic year 2024–2025. Talented Tanzanian students can follow in Nyerere’s footsteps and study at the University of Edinburgh with the help of the Nyerere Scholarships. A Tanzanian student residing in Tanzania will be eligible to apply for a one-year postgraduate scholarship from the Center of African Studies to pursue a Masters-level program at the Center thanks to the kind support of a donor.

Scholarship Overview

Sponsored by the Nyerere Trust.
Hosted at the University of Edinburgh.
Funding: £18,622.
Multiple awards.
Targets postgraduate study.
Nationality: International students.

International Students’ Nyerere Postgraduate Scholarship at the University of Edinburgh Eligibility

International students must apply.
Academic excellence is the criterion for awarding the scholarship.
Candidates must have a UK first-class or 2.1 Honours degree in humanities or social science.
Full-time postgraduate program enrollment is required.
Full-time students receive three years; part-time students receive six years pro rata.

Scholarship Benefits Overview

Covers tuition costs.
Offers an annual stipend (guideline £13,500 in 2022-2023).
Stipends for 2024–2025 are determined at the UKRI level.
Comparison with the pro-rata equivalent of £18,622 or the current UKRI level for 2023–24.

International Students’ Nyerere Postgraduate Scholarship at the University of Edinburgh Application Process

Applicants must first apply for admission to the full-time MSc African and International Development program.
Access to the scholarship application system may be restricted for up to five working days.
MSc applications must be submitted at least five days before the scholarship deadline.
The MyEd web-based information portal provides access to the online scholarship application form.
Applicants must submit their MSc application, including a personal statement about Nyerere’s legacy and future aspirations.

Deadline for application: Not Stated

Visit the official scholarship website.