Governance for Development in Africa MSc Scholarships at SOAS University of London

The Centre of African Studies at SOAS University of London awards 3 MSc scholarships to African residents. The awards are part of the Governance for Development in Africa Initiative, which the Mo Ibrahim Foundation funds. Each scholarship pays for fees, accommodation and living costs for the year of study. It is aimed at students who want to study governance in Africa at master's level in London.

• Host: SOAS University of London, with funding from the Mo Ibrahim Foundation
• Level: MSc (Master's degree)
• Study destination: London, UK
• Awards: Three (3)
• Covered: fees, accommodation and living costs for the year
• Deadline: 30 April 2015
• Course starts: September 2015

SOAS University of London

MSc Programme in the field of Governance for Development in Africa offered at the University

Three (3)

Students domiciled (or permanent residents) in an African country.

The scholarship provides for fees, for accommodation and living cost for the year.

Applicants must be domiciled (or permanent residents) in an African country. Preference will be given to scholarship candidates living in Sub-Saharan Africa. MSc (Full-time) undertaken by scholarship applicants must directly address or be applicable to the issue of Governance in Africa

In order to be considered for funding, applicants must first secure a place for the MSc by applying directly to the SOAS admissions office. Once the place is secured, the applicants can apply for the scholarship. The deadline for applications is 30 April 2015.

It is important to visit the official website (link found below) to access the application form and for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.