University Of Edinburgh 2023 Nyerere Postgraduate Scholarship (UK)

The Nyerere Postgraduate Scholarshi was set up in 2009 in memory of Mwalimu Julius Nyerere who led Tanganyika to independence in 1961 and became the first prime minister and later president of Tanzania. Nyerere received a scholarship in 1949 to attend the University of Edinburgh where he obtained a Masters of Arts degree that saw him study courses in English, Political Economy, Social Anthropology, British History, Economic History, Constitutional Law, and Moral Philosophy.

 

• Table of Content
• About University of Edinburgh
• University Of Edinburgh Masters Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of University Of Edinburgh Masters Scholarship
• University Of Edinburgh Masters Scholarship Courses
• Requirements for University Of Edinburgh Masters Scholarship Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for University Of Edinburgh Masters Scholarship
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About University of Edinburgh

The University of Edinburgh is the sixth oldest university in the UK and the oldest civic foundation in the English-speaking world. Today, the University is home to over 45,000 students spread across five campuses around the city. These campuses also house some of the world’s most important collections, including art, musical instruments, natural history, geology, anatomy, rare books and manuscripts.  90% of their research was recently deemed world leading or internationally excellent and they have been awarded the prestigious Queen’s Anniversary Prize five times. As w... continue reading

University Of Edinburgh Masters Scholarship

• Category Masters
• SponsorUniversity of Edinburgh
• City to study Edinburgh
• School to study University of Edinburgh
• Course to study View courses
• Application Deadline June 15, 2023

Aim and Benefits of University Of Edinburgh Masters Scholarship

 

The scholarship will cover Tuition Fees and an annual stipend of £13,500.

University Of Edinburgh Masters Scholarship Courses

• Social Science, Humanities

Requirements for University Of Edinburgh Masters 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 University Of Edinburgh Masters Scholarship

• Nyerere Postgraduate 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

June 15, 2023

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to University of Edinburgh on to apply

Go to University of Edinburgh on www.myed.ed.ac.uk to apply