African Excellence Award for Postgraduate Study @University of Glasgow

Overview

The University of Glasgow is offering the prestigious African Excellence Award for the 2026/27 academic year, providing a 100% tuition fee waiver for outstanding African students pursuing a postgraduate Master’s degree in the UK.

Eligibility

The African Excellence Award is open to students across Africa who meet the following criteria:

• Demonstrate academic excellence, equivalent to a UK First-Class Honours degree
• Hold (or plan to secure) an offer for a one-year postgraduate taught Master’s programme
• Have international fee status
• Be domiciled in Africa and hold a passport from an eligible African country
• Present a clear career or development plan showing how the Master’s degree will support future impact

Benefits

• Funding: Full tuition fee waiver
• Number of Awards: Up to 16

How to Apply

To apply, candidates must:

1. Apply for a Master’s programme at the University of Glasgow
2. Obtain a student ID and application number
3. Complete the scholarship application form via the university portal

Deadline

• Application Deadline: 31 March 2026 (23:59 UK time)

For more details, visit the official website.