University Of Sheffield 2023-2024 Africa Scholarship For African Students

Published: 02 May 2023

In partnership with the University of Sheffield Africa Scholarship Trust, the Department of Geography are pleased to offer a scholarship for a postgraduate taught student from Africa. 

You must have applied to study on one of the following courses to study at the University of Sheffield, starting in September 2023 listed below

University Of Sheffield Africa Scholarship

Application Deadline	May 24, 2023
Country to study	United Kingdom
School to study	University of Sheffield
Type	Postgraduate
Sponsor	University of Sheffield
Gender	Men and Women

Benefits of University Of Sheffield Africa Scholarship

The scholarship offers the following support:

• A full tuition fee waiver
• Maintenance for University accommodation and a monthly stipend

Requirements for University Of Sheffield Africa Scholarship

• You must be classified as overseas for tuition fee purposes.
• You must be self-funded to receive this award, i.e. not funded by a research council, government, private enterprise, charity or any similar organisation.
• This scholarship cannot be awarded in conjunction with any other funding awards, either from the University of Sheffield or external sources.
• Your mode of attendance must be full time.
• Receipt of the scholarship is subject to successfully meeting any condition(s) attached to your offer before the deadline provided by the Admissions Service.
• Receipt of the scholarship is subject to successfully receiving a visa to study at the University in September 2022.
• You must be a national of or permanently domiciled in an African country.

Selection Process

The panel will be looking to see in particular if you have:

• Provided a clear rationale for applying for a postgraduate course at the University of Sheffield,
• Outlined challenges to academic progress and detailed how these barriers have been overcome successfully,
• Outlined examples of work experience in the field of International Development,
• Clearly articulated future ambitions; these goals relate to the postgraduate degree you have applied for, and how your learning will benefit others from your country.

The outcome of your application will be announced via email.

Application Deadline

May 24, 2023

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to University of Sheffield on finance.ssid.shef.ac.uk to apply