Governance for Development in Africa Scholarships at SOAS University of London

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The Centre of African Studies offers 3 MSc scholarships to African residents as part of the Governance for Development in Africa Initiative funded by the Mo Ibrahim Foundation.

Host Institution(s):

SOAS University of London

Field(s) of study:

MSc Programme in the field of Governance for Development in Africa offered at the University

Number of Scholarships:

Three (3)

Target group:

Students  domiciled (or permanent residents) in an African country.

Scholarship value/inclusions:

The scholarship provides for fees, for accommodation and living cost for the year.

Eligibility:

Applicants must be domiciled (or permanent residents) in an African country. Preference will be given to scholarship candidates living in Sub‐Saharan Africa.  MSc (Full‐time) undertaken by scholarship applicants must directly address or be applicable to the issue of Governance in Africa

Application instructions:

In order to be considered for funding, applicants must first secure a place for the MSc by applying directly to the SOAS admissions office.  Once the place is secured, the applicants can apply for the scholarship. The deadline for applications is 30 April 2015.

It is important to visit the official website (link found below) to access the application form and for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.

Website:

Official Scholarship Website: http://www.soas.ac.uk/gdai/gdai—ma-scholarships.html