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Scholarship
Postgraduate
Africa Development Scholarship
University of Leicester
Closed (31 May 2026)
Funding
Full funding
Deadline
Sunday 31 May 2026
Study level
Postgraduate
Where you study
University of Leicester only
Education
Funding scale: Full Funding
Key facts
- Your written essay must: Demonstrate a strong understanding of the challenges facing your community and a commitment to making a positive contribution to societal development. Outline any previous contributions you have made to your community or society and how you plan to build on these efforts after completing your chosen master’s programme.
Funding
- We are pleased to offer two full tuition fee waiver scholarships for postgraduate students from the region.
Eligibility
- Eligible applicants are international fee-paying applicants holding an offer to study a Postgraduate Taught Programme from September 2026 who are permanently domiciled in any country within Sub-Saharan Africa.
- Offer holders must possess a qualification of second class upper- or first-class degree (equivalent to UK 2:1 or 1st Class).
- This scholarship is for tuition fee only and students will still need to prove they hold sufficient funds for living expenses, accommodation, visa and other releva.
About the provider
Funding structure
- To mark the University’s commitment to supporting education and development in Sub-Saharan Africa, we are pleased to offer two full tuition fee waiver scholarships for postgraduate students from the region, commencing their studies in September 2026. what’s on offer?
- 2 x full tuition fee waiver for a one year master’s degree (postgraduate taught programme) commencing in September 2026.
How to apply
- Applications open: Monday 16 February 2026 Applications close: Sunday 31 May 2026 Proof of Funds to be submitted via an agent by: Tuesday 30 June 2026 (bank statements as per UKVI Student Visa application requirements) Applicants will be notified by: Tuesday 14 July 2026.
Timeline
- Deadline: Sunday 31 May 2026.
Heads up
Dates can shift each year. The deadline above is what we last verified. Always confirm on the provider's own page before you start your application.
