University of Glasgow African Excellence Scholarships for Undergraduate Students 2025

The University of Glasgow African Excellence Award aims to support high achieving students from across Africa in their journey to become Future World Changers.  We are looking for students who wish to undertake Masters level study, to further develop their knowledge and skills, in order to positively contribute to their community in the future. 

The University is offering up to 15 scholarships for International students from Africa, starting a 1 year postgraduate taught Masters programme, in any discipline for academic session 2025/26. The scholarship is a full tuition fee waiver.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Interview Process
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineMarch 31, 2025
• Study LevelUndergraduate
• SponsorUniversity of Glasgow
• City to studyGlasgow
• School to studyUniversity of Glasgow
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

Successful applicants shall be awarded full tuition waver

Requirements

• Demonstrate academic excellence and achieve grades equivalent to a UK 1st?Class Honours; 
• Hold an offer of a place for a postgraduate taught one year Masters programme for September 2025 intake (offer is not needed to apply but applicants will require an offer to be considered for interview, and should take programme application timelines into consideration as detailed on programme webpages); 
• Have International fee status; 
• Be domiciled in Africa and hold a passport from one of the eligible countries;
• Be able to demonstrate a clear career and/or development plan that will be supported by Masters level study (via application form); 
• Be able to provide evidence of meeting the UKVI maintenance/living costs by 30th June 2025 (only required if offered scholarship following successful interview). 

Selection Process

Applicants shortlisted for interviews will be contacted by 10th May 2025.

Application Deadline

March 31, 2025

How To Apply

Are you qualified and interested in this opportunity? Kindly go to University of Glasgow on www.gateway-to.glasgow.ac.uk to apply

For more details,visit University of Glasgow scholarshio webpage