For over a century the University of Birmingham has been recognised as one of the world’s leading universities for the quality of our teaching and research.
We attract students of the highest calibre from around the world and have been welcoming international students to the University for over 100 years.
Applicants should have an excellent academic background obtaining a good 2:1 equivalent bachelors degree as a minimum.
Applicants should also demonstrate excellence in an area of their life. This might be outstanding academic achievement, exceptional achievement in extra curricular activities (such as sport, music, managing events or societies) or significant achievement gained either in their working life or through volunteering and service to others.
Applicants must also outline the contribution they will make to the University of Birmingham as a student and what they expect to gain from studying here.There will be up to four scholarships each worth £10,000 towards the cost of tuition fees. These awards are available to students who are both nationals of and domiciled within a country in Africa.
Eligibility :
In order to be eligible for consideration, candidates must;
be overseas for fee purposes
be both a national of and domiciled within a country in Africa.
have applied for a one year full time masters course and have been issued with a student id number
Any application received without an id number will not be considered
must not be in receipt of a full fee scholarship from any other source
Have made adequate financial provision to study in the UK.

Scholarship Application Deadline: May 27th 2011

Further Scholarship Information and Application