RAU Africa Agricultural Leadership Award

• Up to £4,500 of tuition fees covered for one year of study
• All suitable candidates receive £2,000 towards tuition fees
• Candidates from Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana, Rwanda, Uganda, South Africa or Zimbabwe are eligible for an extra £1,000
• Suitable candidates may receive a further £1,000 based on academic qualifications and potential to contribute to food security, sustainability, ecology or resource management challenges
• £500 early fee payment bursary if fees are paid within 2 weeks of an unconditional offer
• Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana, Rwanda, Uganda, South Africa, Zimbabwe: £4,000 with a degree equivalent to a UK 2:1 or above; £3,000 if the university entry requirements are met
• All other African countries: £3,000 with a degree equivalent to a UK 2:1 or above; £2,000 if the university entry requirements are met

Open to new students starting in September 2026 and January 2027 (2026-27 cycle).

1. Hold an offer from RAU for a qualifying MSc
2. Complete the online application form
3. Receive written notice of eligibility within two weeks of applying
4. Accept your offer formally and pay your deposit, after which eligible candidates are shortlisted and selected

All applicants are told in writing of their eligibility within two weeks of applying. Eligible candidates are shortlisted and selected after formally accepting their offer and paying the deposit. The Scholarship Committee decision is final and is based on the application form.