University of Glasgow African Excellence Award 2026-27 (Full Tuition)

The University of Glasgow African Excellence Award is a prestigious scholarship designed to support high-achieving students from Africa who aspire to become future global leaders and changemakers.

For the 2026/27 academic session, the University of Glasgow is offering up to 16 full tuition fee scholarships to outstanding African students admitted to a one-year postgraduate taught Master’s programme in any discipline. This award is aimed at students who wish to use advanced education to positively impact their communities and contribute to Africa’s development.

About the African Excellence Award

The African Excellence Award reflects the University of Glasgow’s commitment to global inclusion and academic excellence. It supports talented students who demonstrate strong academic achievement, leadership potential, and a clear vision for how a Master’s degree will advance their career and development goals.

⚠️ Postgraduate diplomas and certificate programmes are not eligible.

Key Scholarship Details

Host Institution: University of Glasgow

Study Level: Postgraduate Taught Master’s

Programme Duration: 1 year

Academic Session: 2026-27

Number of Awards: Up to 16

Scholarship Value: 100% tuition fee waiver

Eligible Students: International students from Africa

What the Scholarship Covers

• Full tuition fee waiver for the entire Master’s programme
• Does not cover living expenses, travel, or accommodation
• Recipients must still meet the UKVI living cost and financial requirements

Eligibility Criteria

To be considered for the African Excellence Award, applicants must:

• Demonstrate academic excellence, equivalent to a UK First Class Honours degree
• Hold (or be working towards) an offer for a one-year postgraduate taught Master’s programme starting September 2026
  • An offer is not required to submit the scholarship application, but is required for interview consideration
• Have an International fee status
• Be domiciled in Africa and hold a passport from an eligible African country
• Clearly demonstrate a career and/or development plan supported by Master’s-level study
• Meet UKVI financial and living cost requirements as an international student

Eligible Countries

Applicants must be citizens of an African country, including but not limited to:

Algeria, Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Congo, DR Congo, Côte d’Ivoire, Djibouti, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, São Tomé and Príncipe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Tunisia, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.

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Eligible Programmes

The scholarship applies to any one-year postgraduate taught Master’s programme at the University of Glasgow, including (but not limited to):

• Engineering & Technology
• Computer Science, Data Science & AI
• Business, Economics & Finance
• Law & International Relations
• Public Policy & Development
• Health Sciences & Medicine
• Environmental & Climate Studies
• Education, Humanities & Social Sciences

(The full list includes hundreds of programmes across all colleges.)

How to Apply

1. Apply for Admission
   Submit your application for an eligible Master’s programme at the University of Glasgow.

2. Apply for the Scholarship
   Complete the African Excellence Award application using your Student ID and application number.

3. Submit Before the Deadline
   Applications must be completed online.

Application Deadline

The deadline to apply for the University of Glasgow African Excellence Award is 31 March 2026 at 23:59 (UK time).

Selection Timeline

• Interview shortlist notifications: By 8 May 2026
• Shortlisted candidates will be contacted directly by the University

Important Notes

• Scholarships cannot be combined with other University of Glasgow discounts or awards
  (except Alumni Discount)
• If awarded multiple scholarships, the lower-value award will be removed
• This scholarship is highly competitive and merit-based

Need Help or More Information?

📧 scholarships@glasgow.ac.uk

🌐 University of Glasgow online enquiry portal

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