Partially funded

University of Glasgow African Excellence Award

University of Glasgow, United Kingdom

Scholarship overview

The African Excellence Award supports high-achieving students from across Africa to study a one-year taught Masters programme in any discipline at Glasgow. Postgraduate diploma and certificate programmes are not eligible.

The award is a full tuition fee waiver, with up to 16 awards in the 2026/27 session.

Award Information

  • Academic excellence with grades equivalent to UK 1st Class Honours.
  • Hold an offer for a one-year postgraduate taught Masters programme for September 2026 (an offer is needed to be considered for interview, not to apply).
  • International fee status.
  • Domiciled in Africa and hold a passport from an eligible country.
  • Show a clear career or development plan supported by Masters study, via the application form.
  • Recipients must meet the UKVI living costs/financial requirement.
  • Full tuition fee waiver.
  • Up to 16 awards.
  • 2026/27 round closed: deadline 23:59 UK time on 31 March 2026.
  • Shortlisted applicants contacted by 8 May 2026.
  1. Apply for the Masters programme.
  2. Submit the scholarship application form before the deadline.
  3. Shortlisted applicants are interviewed.

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How selection works

  • Shortlisting on academic excellence and career plan, followed by interview.

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