2020 Mo Ibrahim Foundation MSc Scholarship In Governance And State-building AThe University Of Birmingham [Fully Funded]

Application Deadline: 6 May 2020

Overview:

The International Development Department, University of Birmingham, is pleased to offer one scholarship for our MSc in International Development (Governance and State-building), for the academic year starting in September 2020.

The scholarship is provided by the Mo Ibrahim Foundation and is for a two-year program, with the successful candidate undertaking the full MSc program, with a one-year internship being integral to the program. The internship will consist of six months with IDD and six months with the Mo Ibrahim Foundation in London.

Scholarship Benefits:

The scholarship includes:

Full tuition fee
Airfare to and from the United Kingdom and visa
Monthly stipend of £950 for 18 months
Arrival allowance of £950

The remaining six months for the internship will be funded directly to the successful candidate by the Mo Ibrahim Foundation.

Scholarship Eligibility:

The entry requirements consist of:

A first-class Honours degree or equivalent from an approved university is essential.
Good written and spoken English. For those whose first language is not English, evidence of this capacity is required. Applicants should reach at least level 6.5 in the IELTS or 580 /93 for TOEFL. Please check the University website for more information on English language requirements.
Applicants must be African nationals domiciled (or permanent residents) in an African country. Preference will be given to scholarship candidates living in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Application Process:

Applications must be received through the University online application system, by 6 May 2020. In addition to the usual documents to be submitted, you must also upload a 500-word statement and CV. This statement should set out why you are the best candidate for the scholarship.

You must then send your application ID number to Debra Beard. Please include the ‘Mo Ibrahim Scholarship’ in the subject line of the email. Please do not include any supporting documents in this email.