2024 Mo Ibrahim Foundation Scholarship | University of Birmingham: (Deadline: 8 April, 2024)
Mo Ibrahim Foundation Scholarship For African Students At the University of Birmingham is for a two-year programme, comprising of a full one-year MSc programme, as well as an integrated one-year internship.
The Mo Ibrahim Foundation Scholarship is a fully funded opportunity that covers the full tuition fee of the selected candidate, visa and round-trip airfare, £17100 living allowances, and a settling allowance upon arrival in the UK.
Beneficiaries of the scholarship also benefit from an internship that enables the successful candidates spend six months working on research with academics and then six months with the Mo Ibrahim Foundation in London working alongside the team on a variety of the Foundation’s initiatives
Mo Ibrahim Foundation Scholarship Summary
- Host Country: United Kingdom (UK)
- Study Abroad: Study in UK
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: All African Countries
- Reward: Full Scholarship | £18,000 Stipends | Airfare Ticket
- Deadline: April 8, 2024
Mo Ibrahim Foundation Scholarship Details
The Mo Ibrahim Foundation Scholarship At University of Birmingham is is provided by the Mo Ibrahim Foundation and brings about a new forum for African emerging leaders and young professionals as part of the Ibrahim Forum and the Ibrahim Governance Weekend.
This MSc makes a direct link between academic and practical policy approaches to development, rooted in theory and in evidence.
Mo Ibrahim Foundation Scholarship Requirements
To be eligible for the Mo Ibrahim Foundation Scholarship, an applicant must satisfy the following criteria;
- Hold a first class Honours degree or equivalent from an approved university is essential.
- Applicants must be under 30 years of age at the time of applying.
- Good written and spoken English. For those whose first language is not English, evidence of this capacity is required. Applicants should reach at least level 6.5 in the IELTS or 580 /93 for TOEFL.
- Applicants must be African nationals domiciled (or permanent residents) in an African country. Preference will be given to scholarship candidates living in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Benefits of Mo Ibrahim Foundation Scholarship
The Mo Ibrahim Foundation Scholarship At University of Birmingham includes:
- Full tuition fee
- Air fare to and from the United Kingdom and visa
- Monthly stipend of £950 for 18 months
- Arrival allowance of £950
The remaining six months for the internship will be funded directly to the successful candidate by the Mo Ibrahim Foundation.
Courses Eligible for the Mo Ibrahim Foundation Scholarship
The pathway for the Mo Ibrahim Foundation Scholarship comprises the following compulsory modules:
- International Development (20 credits)
- Development Policy and Politics (20 credits)
- Dissertation (60 credits). An in depth focus on a topic of particular interest, with support from a supervisor. This may involve overseas fieldwork in a country chosen by the candidate.
Choose on of the following modules:
- Governance and State-building (20 credits)
- Democracy, Dictatorship and Development (20 credits)
Optional modules (60 credits)
Choose from any module from across the School of Government. You may choose a module from another school or college with the agreement of the Programme Director.
Required Documents for Mo Ibrahim Foundation Scholarship
In addition to the usual documents to be submitted, you must also upload;
- a 500 word statement and CV.
- This statement should set out why you are the best candidate for the scholarship.
How To Apply for the Mo Ibrahim Foundation Scholarship
To apply for the Mo Ibrahim Foundation Scholarship At University of Birmingham, interested and qualified applicants should follow the procedures below;
- Click on the button below to visit the application page
- Apply through the University online application system, by the deadline.
- You must then send your application ID number via email to Debra Beard. Please include ‘Mo Ibrahim Scholarship’ in the subject line of the email. Please do not include any supporting documents in this email.
Deadline: 8 April, 2024
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