Cambridge University, UK is now accepting applications for various scholarships open to African students for the 2018-2019 academic session. This year, many of the scholarships open to Africans are fully-funded, covering tuition fees, and living expenses.
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Some scholarships are specifically for African students who apply to the MSc and other development related courses in the University. You must submit your application by the relevant January deadline to be considered for the scholarships.
Check out the top scholarships for Africans to study at Oxford and add a link in the comment section to any you think we left out.
Smuts Cambridge Scholarship International Students in UK, 2018
Cambridge University is inviting prospective graduate students to apply for the Smuts Cambridge Scholarship for the 2018/2019 academic session. The funding partner is Smuts Memorial fund.
The Fund supports several posts and grants within the University, including the Smuts Cambridge Scholarship in association with the Cambridge Trust; the scholarship is available to PhD students whose research relates to a Commonwealth country or countries (excluding the UK), normally in the fields of Arts, Humanities or Social Sciences. Scholarship is worth University tuition fee and annual stipend (sufficient for a single person)
Deadline: If you are applying for graduate study, please check and apply by the specific course deadline. Some deadlines are as early as mid-November (LLM Law) and there will be two general course deadlines of 6 December 2017 and 4 January 2018. Click here for more details
Fully-funded Gates Cambridge Scholarship for International Students 2018/2019
The 2018/2019 Gates Cambridge Scholarship is now open for applications from international students who want to pursue a graduate degree at Cambridge University in the UK. The scholarships are a prestigious, highly competitive full-cost financial aid grants awarded to outstanding applicants from countries outside the UK to pursue a full-time postgraduate degree in any subject available at the University of Cambridge.
Up to 40 Gates Cambridge Scholarships are awarded to US students and up to 55 scholarships are awarded to international students. A Gates Cambridge Scholarship covers the full cost of studying at Cambridge. It also provides additional, discretionary funding.
Deadline: Round 1 (US citizens based in the US) – October 11, 2017. Round 2 (citizens of all other eligible countries) – December 6, 2017, or January 4, 2018 (depending on the admission deadline for the course you are applying to). Click here for more details
Boustany Cambridge Pembroke Scholarship in Philosophy for International Students, 2018
Cambridge University offers prospective masters students the Boustany Cambridge Pembroke Scholarship in Philosophy for the 2018/2019 session. This scholarship is only tenable at Pembroke College.
The scholarship worths University tuition fee, Annual stipend (sufficient for a single person), Expenses relating to an internship.
Deadline: Some deadlines are as early as mid-November (LLM Law) and there will be two general course deadlines of 6 December 2017 and 4 January 2018. Click here for more details
Cambridge Cancer Centre PhD Studentship for International Students in UK, 2018
Cambridge University is inviting prospective graduate students to apply for the Cambridge Cancer Centre PhD Studentship for the 2018/2019 session. The funding partner is the Cambridge Cancer Centre.
The Cambridge Cancer Centre is offering up to ten fully funded PhD studentships commencing in the 2017/2018 academic session worth University tuition fee and an annual stipend.
Deadline: Some deadlines are as early as mid-November (LLM Law) and there will be two general course deadlines of 6 December 2017 and 4 January 2018. Click here for more details and to apply
Cambridge Toshiba Japan and the World Graduate Scholarship in UK, 2018
Cambridge University, UK is inviting prospective graduate students to apply for the Cambridge Toshiba Japan and the World Graduate Scholarship for 2018/2019 academic session. The funding partner is the Toshiba International Foundation.
In 2018 the Foundation, in conjunction with the Cambridge Trust, is offering the Cambridge Toshiba Japan and the World Graduate Scholarship, for a PhD applicant to the Faculty of Asian & Middle Eastern Studies whose research aims to place Japan within the wider context of the world, either in its multilateral focus or through its disciplinary impact.
The scholarship will cover the annual University Composition (tuition) Fee and an annual stipend to cover living costs of the individual scholarship recipient.
Deadline: January 4, 2018. Click here for more details
Mountbatten Cambridge International Scholarship for Developing Countries, 2018
Cambridge University is inviting prospective PhD candidates to apply for the fully-funded Mountbatten Cambridge International Scholarship for the 2018/2019 academic session at Christ’s College, Cambridge University. The funding partners are Christ’s College and Sir Ernest Cassel Educational Trust.
Priority will be given to candidates from developing countries who show intent to use their studies to contribute to the further advancement of their home region or country. Scholarship is worth University tuition fee and an annual stipend (sufficient for a single person)
Deadline: Some deadlines are as early as mid-November (LLM Law) and there will be two general course deadlines of 6 December 2017 and 4 January 2018. Click here for more details
Santander Cambridge Scholarship for Masters Students in UK, 2018
Cambridge University is inviting prospective Masters candidates to apply for the Santander Cambridge Scholarship for International Students for the 2018/2019 academic session.
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This scholarship is available to Masters applicants from any country, although priority will be given to applicants from members of the network of Santander Universities.
The scholarship is worth 10,000 for Home student (including EU) and £15,000 for Overseas/International student.
Deadline: NB: the deadline for applications to the LLM in 2018-19 is 15 November 2017.
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Fully Funded MOHE Egypt Cambridge Scholarship for Egyptians in UK, 2018
Cambridge University is inviting prospective graduate students to apply for the fully-funded MOHE Egypt Cambridge Scholarship for the 2018/2019 academic session. This scholarship is available to Egyptian applicants who plan to take a PhD in any subject
The scholarship is worth University tuition fee, Annual stipend (sufficient for a single person) and Travel between Egypt and the UK at the beginning and end of the scholarship.
Deadline: Some deadlines are as early as mid-November (LLM Law) and there will be two general course deadlines of 6 December 2017 and 4 January 2018. Click here for more details
Clutton-Brock Cambridge Scholarship for Zimbabweans in UK, 2018
Cambridge University is inviting prospective candidates to apply for the fully-funded Clutton-Brock Cambridge Scholarship tenable at the Cambridge University for the 2018/2019 academic session. Clutton-Brock Cambridge Scholarship for Zimbabweans in UK, 2018
It is only tenable at Magdalene College.The scholarship is worth University tuition fee, Annual stipend (sufficient for a single person) and Contribution to return airfare.
Deadline: NB: the deadline for applications to the LLM in 2018-19 is 15 November 2017.Click here for more details
Commonwealth Shared Cambridge Scholarship for Developing Countries, 2018
Cambridge University is inviting prospective graduate students to apply for the fully-funded Commonwealth Shared Cambridge Scholarship at Cambridge university, UK for the 2018/2019 academic session.
This scholarship is available to Master’s applicants from developing member countries of the Commonwealth. The scholarship is worth the University tuition fee, Annual stipend (sufficient for a single person) and One return economy airfare.
Deadline: NB: the deadline for applications to the LLM in Cambridge in 2018-19 is 15 November 2017. Click here for more details
AlThuraya Cambridge Scholarship for African Students in UK, 2018
Cambridge University, UK is inviting prospective masters students to apply for the AlThuraya Cambridge scholarship.
AlThuraya MENA Program will issue scholarships to outstanding students determined to specialize and advance the state of the Middle East and North Africa. The Foundation will focus its support in four key areas (identified by the charity trustees as being important to the future of the Middle East and North Africa region and indeed for the development of other communities worldwide):-Genetic Sciences and Bioinformatics, Public Health and Health Administration, Education, Computer Sciences and Telecommunication, Energy, Water and Agriculture.
Deadline: Funding deadlines vary from program to program; some are as early as mid-November(e.g. LLM program), most programs’ deadlines are on December 6th, 2017 and January 4th, 2018. Click here for more details
Fully Funded LEGO Cambridge Scholarship for PhD Students Worldwide, 2018
Cambridge University, UK is inviting prospective PhD candidates to apply for the fully-funded LEGO Cambridge Scholarship for students of all nationalities to study in Cambridge.
The Foundation has partnered with the University of Cambridge to establish a new Centre for Research on Play in Education, Development and Learning at the Faculty of Education. Within that project there are scholarships, co-funded by the LEGO Foundation and the Cambridge Trust, for PhD students in this field of study.
The scholarship is worth University tuition fee, Annual stipend (for a single person) and Fixed-term: The funds for this studentship are available for 3 years.
Deadline: Some deadlines are as early as mid-November (LLM Law) and there will be two general course deadlines of 6 December 2017 and 4 January 2018. Click here for more details.
BP Cambridge Scholarship for Egyptians in UK, 2018
Cambridge University invites Egyptian students to apply for the 2018 BP Scholarship for Egyptians at the University of Cambridge. The BP Cambridge Scholarship offers generous funds to Egyptian students to do a one-year postgraduate study at the University of Cambridge in some selected courses. The BP Scholarship for Egyptians is open to citizens of Egypt who are willing to return home for at least two years after the course.
One year postgraduate degree in the following Subjects: Subjects relevant to petroleum studies, Business studies, Economics, Development Studies. The scholarship is worth the University Composition Fee, College Fee, Annual stipend sufficient for a single student and Contribution towards travel costs.
Deadline: Some deadlines are as early as mid-November (LLM Law) and there will be two general course deadlines of 6 December 2017 and 4 January 2018. Click here for more details
Yousef Jameel Scholarship for Africans at Cambridge University UK, 2018
Cambridge University is inviting prospective graduate students to apply for the fully-funded Yousef Jameel scholarship for the 2018/2019 academic session.
This scholarship is available to PhD candidates from a range of countries, who are highly ranked by their prospective Departments within the University, and are awarded on the basis of academic excellence, research potential, and the potential for the research to contribute to the future development of the scholar’s home country or region
The scholarship worths University tuition fee, Annual stipend and Annual research expenses.
Deadline: Some deadlines are as early as mid-November (LLM Law) and there will be two general course deadlines of 6 December 2017 and 4 January 2018. Click here for more details
Cambridge International Scholarships for PhD Students in UK, 2018
Cambridge University is inviting prospective graduate students to apply for the fully-funded Cambridge International Scholarship for international students undertaking PhD studies.
These prestigious scholarships are offered to candidates in any subject who are highly ranked by their prospective Departments within the University and are awarded on the basis of academic ability and research potential, examination results, and references. The financial situation of candidates does not affect selection.
The scholarship is worth the University Composition Fee and Annual stipend (sufficient for a single person).
Deadline: Some deadlines are as early as mid-November (LLM Law) and there will be two general course deadlines of 6 December 2017 and 4 January 2018. Click here for more details
Fully Funded Gates Cambridge Scholarship for Students Worldwide, UK 2018
Cambridge university invites applications for the October 2018 Gates Cambridge Scholarships for students worldwide, tenable at the university.
Gates Cambridge Scholars are expected to be academically outstanding with the ability to make a significant contribution to their discipline while in Cambridge. At the start of the application process, potential Scholars are ranked by the department they are applying to. Only the most outstanding candidates are considered further.
Deadline: Round 1: US citizens normally resident in the USA only: Applicants in this round must apply by 11 October 2017 for entry in October 2018. Round 2: All other eligible applicants (part of the Graduate Funding Competition): The application deadline in this round is determined by the course you are applying for and is set by the central Graduate Admissions Office. Click here for more details
Fully Funded Mandela Magdalene College Scholarship for South Africa at Cambridge, 2018
The University of Cambridge invites applications from South African students for Mandela Magdalene College Scholarships for the 2018-2019 academic session to pursue one-year taught postgraduate courses in subjects relevant to the needs of South Africa.
The scholarships cover: University Composition Fee at the overseas rate, a maintenance allowance sufficient for a single student, Rented accommodation in or near College will normally be made available to a single Scholar. The college does not currently have any family accommodation available.
Deadline: the deadline for applications to the LLM in 2018-19 is 15 November 2017. Click here for more details
Fully Funded Chevening/Cambridge Scholarship for International Students in UK, 2018
The Foreign & Commonwealth Office / Chevening invites applications for the fully funded Chevening/Cambridge Scholarship available to Master’s applicants from countries in which Chevening Scholarships are awarded. The scholarship is tenable at the University of Cambridge, Uk.
Scholarships are worth the University tuition fee, Annual stipend (sufficient for a single person), Some other expenses plus round-trip air transport.
Deadline: In addition to applying to the University of Cambridge, candidates for 2018-19 should apply to the Chevening programme before 7 November 2017.The deadline for applications to the LLM in 2018-19 in Cambridge is 15 November 2017. Click here for more details
Fully-funded Wolfson OCS Scholarship for Kenyans at Cambridge 2018
The Wolfson OCS Scholarship for Kenyans is now open to students from Kenya who want to undertake a one-year taught postgraduate or masters course at the University of Cambridge beginning in October 2018.
The scholarship is worth the University Composition Fee, College Fee, Annual stipend sufficient for a single person. Total award does not usually exceed £30,000
Deadline: December 6, 2017, or January 4, 2018, depending on your course of study. Click here for more details
2018/2019 Fully Funded Skye Cambridge Scholarship for South Africans
The 2018-2019 Skye Cambridge Scholarship for South Africans is now open for applications. The Skye Cambridge Scholarship is open to citizens of South Africa to study for a PhD at the University of Cambridge, UK. Applicants are nominated by faculty deans at South African universities to the Sky Foundation for consideration.
The scholarship is worth the University Composition Fee, College Fee and Annual stipend (sufficient for a single person).
Deadline: the deadline for applications to the LLM in Cambridge in 2018-19 is 15 November 2017. Click here for more details
