University of Birmingham Mo Ibrahim Foundation Scholarship 2026

United KingdomUniversity of Birmingham Mo Ibrahim Foundation
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Program details

Key facts at a glance

Host country
United Kingdom
Region
Europe
Institution
University of Birmingham Mo Ibrahim Foundation
Study level
Master's
Funding
Fully Funded

Program overview

Full description, requirements, and what to expect

This listing covers a Scholarships opportunity for eligible applicants. The application deadline is MAY 24, 2026.

KEY DETAILS - Location: United Kingdom; Scholarship Type: Postgraduate (Master’s) - Deadline: MAY 24, 2026

ELIGIBILITY - Must possess a First Class Honors degree or a comparable credential from an accredited university. - Social Policy, Sociology, Criminology, Cultural Studies, Politics, International Relations, Human Geography, Social Sciences (non-business), Development Studies, Diplomacy, Environmental Studies, Psychology, Public Administration, Anthropology, Urban & Regional Planning, Community/Rural Development, or Education are examples of pertinent fields for a degree. - At the time of application, candidates must be under 30. - Strong written and spoken English proficiency is required. Proof is needed for non-native speakers (minimum IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL 580/93). - Candidates from Sub-Saharan Africa are preferred, however they must be African nationals living in African nations. - The United Kingdom is the host nation. - Study Location: United Kingdom; Scholarship Type: Postgraduate (Master’s). - All African nations are eligible. - Benefits include flights, an internship opportunity, a Complete financial support scholarship, and an annual income of £19,104. - Benefits :. - Full tuition fee coverage. - Travel expenses, including visa fees, for round-trip flights to and from the UK. - £1,592 per month for eighteen months. - £1,082 one-time arrival allowance.

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Eligibility criteria

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  • Must possess a First Class Honors degree or a comparable credential from an accredited university.
  • Social Policy, Sociology, Criminology, Cultural Studies, Politics, International Relations, Human Geography, Social Sciences (non-business), Development Studies, Diplomacy, Environmental Studies, Psychology, Public Administration, Anthropology, Urban & Regional Planning, Community/Rural Development, or Education are examples of pertinent fields for a degree.
  • At the time of application, candidates must be under 30.
  • Strong written and spoken English proficiency is required. Proof is needed for non-native speakers (minimum IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL 580/93).
  • Candidates from Sub-Saharan Africa are preferred, however they must be African nationals living in African nations.
  • The United Kingdom is the host nation.
  • Study Location: United Kingdom; Scholarship Type: Postgraduate (Master’s).
  • All African nations are eligible.
  • Benefits include flights, an internship opportunity, a Complete financial support scholarship, and an annual income of £19,104.

Benefits :.

  • Full tuition fee coverage.
  • Travel expenses, including visa fees, for round-trip flights to and from the UK.
  • £1,592 per month for eighteen months.
  • £1,082 one-time arrival allowance.

Important dates

Deadlines and listing updates

  • Application deadlineRolling — applications accepted on an ongoing basis
  • Published on Opportunity StationApr 26, 2026
  • Last updatedJul 8, 2026

Participating location

Where this opportunity takes place

United Kingdom · Europe

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