Gabriel Aitonje Memorial Scholarship at University of Exeter 2025

Established in memory of Gabriel Aitonje, a dedicated humanitarian and Exeter Politics & International Relations alumnus, this scholarship aims to support students from underrepresented backgrounds to access postgraduate education. Gabriel's legacy of kindness, activism, and social justice lives on through this opportunity for students passionate about making a positive impact.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirments
• Interview Process
• Application Documents
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineAugust 31, 2025
• Study LevelMasters
• SponsorUniversity of Exeter
• City to studyLondon
• School to studyUniversity of Exeter
• Course to studyInternational Development , International Relations , Public Policy , Social Science , Social Data Science , Conflict, Security and Development , Social & Political Theory
• Eligible CountryUnited Kingdom

Benefits

Full tuition fee waiver (Home fee rate) for 1 academic year

Requirements

• Must be from a Black, Asian, or Minority Ethnic (BAME) background
• Must be assessed as a Home student
• Must hold an offer for one of the eligible MA/MSc/MRes courses
• Preference given to applicants from disadvantaged socio-economic backgrounds and/or those with a disability
• Must be willing to provide a brief graduate profile after program completion

Interview Dates and Process

Selection will be based on:

• Alignment with Gabriel Aitonje’s values

• Demonstrated need and potential for impact

• Strength of 300-word personal statement addressing eligibility and motivation

Application Documents

• Online application form
• ? 300-word statement on why you’re the best recipient
• ? Include reference to your personal background, values, and goals

Application Deadline

How To Apply

To apply you will need to complete an online application form here including uploading a statement of no more than 300 words detailing why you would be the best recipient of this scholarship, relating your reasons back to the eligibility criteria.

For more details, visit University of Exeter Scholarship webpage