African MBA Scholarship (University of Birmingham)

• The University of Birmingham has several scholarships for students who are taking the MBA program.

Scholarship Overview

• The African MBA scholarship is given to individuals from Africa who are in financial need. Allocations are based on intellectual excellence, relevant experience and a commitment to economic development in Africa.
• This scholarship is partly funded by the university and a private donor who has a commitment to Africa.
• Recipients of this scholarship benefit from a financial contribution towards their tuition fees.

Host School(s)

• University of Birmingham

Field(s) of Study

• Master of Business Administration (Business Studies)

What does the scholarship cover?

• This is a full tuition fee scholarship worth £25,950.

How many scholarships are given?

• Not stated

Which countries are targeted?

• Algeria, Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi
• Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Colombia
• DRC Congo, Republic of the Congo, Côte d’Ivoire, Djibouti, Egypt
• Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gabon, The Gambia
• Ghana, Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia
• Libya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius
• Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda
• Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia
• South Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, Switzerland, Tanzania, Togo
• Tunisia, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Am I Eligible to Apply?

To qualify for this scholarship, you must:

• Be from the continent of Africa
• Have relevant academic and work experience
• Demonstrate academic excellence
• Have already applied for a one-year full-time MBA program
• Demonstrate financial need, as determined by the university

How do I Apply – Next Steps

• Scholarships are allocated on a first come first served basis.
• Assessments are based on the candidate’s MBA application, curriculum vitae and personal statement.
• Each candidate must indicate which scholarship he or she wants to be considered for in the scholarship application and personal statement.
• The MBA Director may interview shortlisted candidates via Skype, or on the phone.
• The assessment process is conducted on a rolling basis all through the application cycle.

Closing Date

• This an open-ended scholarship with no application deadline.

How do I get more information?

• Website: https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/postgraduate/funding/African-MBA-Scholarship.aspx

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