Scholarship Overview
- The Centre of African Studies, with the generous support of a donor, has set up the Nyerere Postgraduate Scholarship to allow talented Tanzanian students to follow in Mwalimu Nyerere’s footsteps and study at the University of Edinburgh.
- This one-year postgraduate scholarship is offered to students domiciled in Tanzania.
Host School(s)
- The University of Edinburgh, Scotland.
Field(s) of Study
- MSc in African and International Development
What does the scholarship cover?
- Tuition fees
- An annual stipend paid in quarterly installments
NOTE:
- The award lasts only one year.
- This scholarship cannot be held alongside any other scholarship.
- The scholarship does not cover visa application costs and airfare.
How many scholarships are given?
- One
Which countries are targeted?
- Students from Tanzania
Am I Eligible to Apply?
To qualify for this scholarship, you should:
- Be domiciled in Tanzania.
- Have obtained the equivalent of a UK first class or 2.1 Honors degree at the undergraduate level in a Humanities or Social Science subject.
- Have first applied for admission to the MSc African and International Development Programme.
- Be accepted to the MSc African and International Development Programme on a full-time basis.
How do I Apply – Next Steps
- Submit your application to the MSc program indicated above.
- Submission of applications is done via the scholarship portal on the University website.
Supporting Documents
- Copies of your degree certificates along with academic transcripts
- A personal statement indicating your academic history, experience, and skills.
- References
- Evidence of competence in written and spoken English (if English is not your first language).
- Certified translations of all your documents if they are not in English.
- A statement on what Nyerere’s legacy means to you and how this legacy influences your future ambitions.
Closing Date:
- 15 June 2024
How do I get more information?
- Website: Nyerere Postgraduate Scholarship
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