The Centre of African Studies is delighted to announce Nyerere Scholarship for an applicant to our MSc in Africa and International Development.
The Nyerere Scholarships provide funding for talented Tanzanian students to follow in Nyerere’s footsteps and study at the University of Edinburgh. Through the generous support provided by a donor, the Centre of African Studies will offer a one-year postgraduate scholarship to a student domiciled in Tanzania to study a Masters-level programme in the Centre of African Studies.
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Nyerere Postgraduate Scholarship
| Application Deadline | 05 May 2022 |
| Country to study | Tanzania, United Kingdom |
| Type | Masters |
| Sponsor | University of Edinburgh |
| Gender | Men and Women |
Aim and Benefits of Nyerere Postgraduate Scholarship
The scholarship will cover Tuition Fees and an annual stipend of £13,500.
Requirements for Nyerere Postgraduate Scholarship Qualification
The award will be made to a student domiciled in Tanzania who is accepted on a full-time basis for the MSc in Africa and International Development.
Interview date, Process and Venue for Nyerere Postgraduate Scholarship
The scholarship will be awarded on the basis of academic excellence. Candidates must have, or expect to obtain, the equivalent of a UK first class or 2.1 Honours degree at undergraduate level in a Humanities or Social Science subject.
Candidates must submit a Personal Statement for the scholarship application which should clearly state why you are applying for this scholarship, along with your experience and aspirations in the field of Africa and International Development.
Candidates must also arrange for two referees to submit reference letters supporting their application.
Please note: The Nyerere Scholarship cannot be held alongside any other scholarship funding.
Application Deadline
May 5, 2022How to Apply
The scholarship deadline is 23:59 GMT 5th May 2022.
In order to gain access to the scholarship application system applicants must have applied for admission to the University of Edinburgh. Please note that, following the submission of an application for admission, it can take up to ten working days for all system checks to be completed and for access to be granted.
The online scholarship application form is located in EUCLID and can be accessed via MyEd our web based information portal at https://www.myed.ed.ac.uk
When logging in to MyEd, you will need your University User Name and password. If you require assistance, please go to http://www.ed.ac.uk/student-systems/support-guidance
For more details, visit University of Edinburgh website.
