University of Essex Africa Scholarship Program 2024-2023 for African Students

Introducing the University of Essex Africa Scholarship Programme

The University of Essex is now accepting applications for the Africa Scholarship Program, designed for master’s students from African countries who are funding their own postgraduate studies. Successful applicants will receive a £4,000 scholarship, which will be applied as a tuition fee discount. This opportunity is available for full-time, taught master’s degree students at the University of Essex.

To be eligible for the scholarship, applicants must demonstrate both academic excellence and financial need. Scholarships will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. While students from any postgraduate program at the University of Essex can apply, this scholarship does not cover MBA courses.

Applicants must have already received and accepted an offer to study at the University of Essex to qualify for the program. The scholarship is awarded for one year only and may be renewed subject to satisfactory academic performance.

Eligibility Criteria

Interested candidates must meet the following conditions:

– Be classified as an international student for fee purposes.

– Be a national of an African nation (as defined by membership in the African Union) and ordinarily resident in an African nation.

– Be entirely self-funding your studies.

– Be a graduate of any African country or any of the countries specified above.

– Be applying for a full-time Master’s course starting in 2024–25 (excluding MBA).

– Meet the academic criteria listed below:

– Ghana: CGPA 3.0/4.0 or above

– Nigeria: CGPA 3/5 or above

– Other African Union member states: 2:1 or above (or equivalent as defined by our Postgraduate Admissions selection criteria).

You will also be considered for this award if you are a national of an African nation and you have a degree:

– From a recognized UK university, other than Essex, with a 2:1 or above, or

– From a recognized university with a 2:1 or above (or equivalent as defined by our Postgraduate Admissions selection criteria) from any of the following countries: Bangladesh, Canada, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Norway, Pakistan, Russia, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, USA, and Vietnam.

Selection Criteria

The University of Essex will carefully evaluate your eligibility for admission by thoroughly reviewing the academic transcripts and certificates you provide with your application. This comprehensive assessment ensures that your academic background meets the university’s requirements and standards.

How to Apply

Your eligibility for the program will be determined based on the information you provide in your application for a place at Essex. If you meet all the eligibility criteria, you will be automatically considered for the scholarship without needing to complete an additional application form.

The application deadlines for scholarship consideration are as follows: Applicants who have firmly accepted an offer of a place by July 14, 2024 (for an October 2024 start) or October 13, 2024 (for a January 2025 start) and have met the academic conditions of entry will be reviewed for these scholarship opportunities.

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