Applications are invited for Mo Ibrahim Foundation scholarship to undertake MSc in Governance and State-building, with a one year internship being integral to the programme. The internship will consist of six months with IDD and six months with the Mo Ibrahim Foundation in London. Applicants must have the equivalent of a first class UK bachelors degree and be African nationals domiciled (or permanent residents) in an African country. Preference will be given to scholarship candidates living in Sub-Saharan Africa. The application deadline is 18 May 2015.
Study Subject(s): Scholarship is awarded in governance and state-building programme.
Course Level: Scholarship is available for pursuing MSc programme at University of Birmingham.
Scholarship Provider: Mo Ibrahim Foundation
Scholarship can be taken at: UK
Course Level: Scholarship is available for pursuing MSc programme at University of Birmingham.
Scholarship Provider: Mo Ibrahim Foundation
Scholarship can be taken at: UK
Eligibility: The entry requirements consist of:
-1st class Honours degree or equivalent from an approved university.
-Adequate capacity in written and spoken English. For those whose first language is not English, evidence of this capacity is required. -Applicants should reach at least level 6.5 in the IELTS.
-Experience in economics and statistics, demonstrated through a good mark received for at least one course at undergraduate level.
-Applicants must be African nationals domiciled (or permanent residents) in an African country. Preference will be given to scholarship candidates living in Sub-Saharan Africa.
-1st class Honours degree or equivalent from an approved university.
-Adequate capacity in written and spoken English. For those whose first language is not English, evidence of this capacity is required. -Applicants should reach at least level 6.5 in the IELTS.
-Experience in economics and statistics, demonstrated through a good mark received for at least one course at undergraduate level.
-Applicants must be African nationals domiciled (or permanent residents) in an African country. Preference will be given to scholarship candidates living in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Scholarship Open for International Students
Scholarship Description: The International Development Department is pleased to announce an exciting opportunity to undertake the MSc in Governance and State-building, followed by a six-month internship at IDD and six months with the Mo Ibrahim Foundation in London with a full scholarship. Applicants must have the equivalent of a first class UK bachelors degree and be African nationals domiciled (or permanent residents) in an African country. Preference will be given to scholarship candidates living in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Number of award(s): One Mo Ibrahim Foundation scholarship is available.
Duration of award(s): The scholarship is provided by the Mo Ibrahim Foundation and is for a two-year programme, with the successful candidate undertaking the full MSc programme, with a one year internship being integral to the programme. The internship will consist of six months with IDD and six months with the Mo Ibrahim Foundation in London.
What does it cover? This Mo Ibrahim Foundation scholarship includes:
-Full tuition fee
-Air fare to and from the United Kingdom and visa
-Monthly stipend of £920 for 18 months
-Arrival allowance of £920
-Full tuition fee
-Air fare to and from the United Kingdom and visa
-Monthly stipend of £920 for 18 months
-Arrival allowance of £920
Selection Criteria: Not Known
Notification: Not Known
How to Apply: Applications must be received through the University online application system. In addition to the normal University requirements for supporting documents, candidates must also upload a 500 word statement and CV. This statement should set out why the applicant is the best candidate for the scholarship. Candidates must also send an email to Mrs Debra Beard (d.l.beard-at-bham.ac.uk) informing IDD of their wish to be considered for the scholarship. Please include ‘Mo Ibrahim Scholarship’ in the subject line of the email.
Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is 18 May 2015.
Mo Ibrahim Foundation Scholarship for Africans in UK, 2015
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