2018 Mo Ibrahim Foundation Scholarships At University Of Birmingham, UK

The International Development Department is pleased to
announce an exciting opportunity to undertake the MSc in
International Development (Governance and State-building) with a
full scholarship in University Of Birmingham, UK .

The scholarship is for two years to enable the applicant to
complete the MSc and undertake a one year internship, including
six-months with the Mo Ibrahim Foundation.

Application Deadline: 20th May 2018
Eligible Countries: Africa
Type: Masters
Value Of Scholarships: The scholarship includes:
Full tuition fee
Air fare to and from the United Kingdom and visa
Monthly stipend of £950 for 18 months
Arrival allowance of £950

Eligibility: The entry requirements consist of:
A first class Honours degree or equivalent from an approved
university.
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, accessed via
www.birmingham.ac.uk by the 20th May 2018.
In addition to the usual documents to be submitted, applicants
should also upload a 500 word statement and CV. This statement
should set out why the applicant is the best candidate for the
scholarship. Applicants must then send an email to Mrs Debra
Beard (d.l.beard@bham.ac.uk) informing her of their wish to be
considered for the Mo Ibrahim Scholarship and their ID number.
Please include ‘Mo Ibrahim Scholarship’ in the subject line of the
email.
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