Nyerere Postgraduate Scholarship
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Nyerere Postgraduate Scholarship

Merit Based
Scholarship
United Kingdom
Provided by Centre of African Studies & The University of Edinburgh

Eligibility Criteria

  • Tanzanian citizen domiciled in Tanzania
  • Graduate from the University of Dar es Salaam within the last three years or graduating in the year of application
  • Hold or expect to obtain a UK first-class or 2.1 Honours degree (or equivalent) in a Humanities or Social Science subject
  • Must have received an offer for the MSc in Africa and International Development program

Application Process

  • Apply for the MSc in Africa and International Development program
  • Submit a scholarship application by the specified deadline
  • Upload or provide all required supporting documentation
     
  • Documents Required:
    • Completed scholarship application form
    • Academic transcripts and degree certificates
    • Personal statement describing academic interests and career goals
    • Two academic references
    • Proof of Tanzanian citizenship and domicile

Scholarship Benefits

  • Funding Coverage:
    • Full tuition fee waiver
    • Annual stipend (e.g., £19,237) to cover living expenses
  • Duration of Funding:
    • One academic year
  • Extra Benefits:
    • Study at one of the UK's leading universities
    • Access to events, networks, and academic resources in African studies

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Fields of Study
Education
Coverage
Partial Tuition Waiver + Other Expenses
Deadline
Program Deadline Applies
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Scholarship Details

TypeMerit Based
FundingScholarship
CountryUnited Kingdom

Universities

The University of Edinburgh

Organizations

Centre of African Studies