MSc Scholarships for African Students at University of Lincoln – UK

The Lincoln Africa Scholarship is aimed at supporting high-achieving postgraduate students from across Africa.

Course Level: Masters (taught and research)

Eligible Countries: African countries

To Be Taken At (Country): UK

Eligibility Criteria: In order to apply for this scholarship, prospective students must meet the following criteria:

• Be a national of (or permanently domiciled in) a country within Africa.
• Already hold a Conditional or Unconditional Offer from the University of Lincoln for a full-time postgraduate taught or Master’s by Research programme commencing in February or September 2019
• Have been awarded a Bachelors degree from a recognised university with a minimum grade of 2:2 or equivalent
• Meet the English language requirements of their intended course of study – this typically ranges from an IELTS 6.0 – 7.0 or equivalent

Selection: 

• Please note that this scholarship is competitive and will only be awarded to candidates who demonstrate excellence in academia, extracurricular or personal endeavour. The above will be assessed by completing a 300 word statement as part of the Scholarship Application Form.
• The University endeavours to notify all candidates of the outcome of their scholarship application within 10 days of the closing date.

Number of Awards: Not specified

Value of Award: £5,000.

Method of Application: In addition to meeting the above residency, academic and English language requirements, candidates must also complete a International Scholarship Application Form (PDF) and submit this to intscholarships@lincoln.ac.uk. It is important that we receive your application by 4pm (UK time) on one of the following closing dates:

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Scholarship Application Deadline:

Round 1: Monday 11th February 2019
Round 2: Monday 15th April 2019
Round 3: Monday 1st July 2019