The University of Glasgow African Excellence Scholarship aims to support high-achieving students from across Africa in their journey to become Future World Changers.
The University of Glasgow African Excellence Award offers a full tuition fee waiver for outstanding candidates from Africa
The African Excellence Award at the University of Glasgow is for students who wish to undertake Masters level study, to further develop their knowledge and skills, in order to positively contribute to their community in the future.
Find more information about the scholarship in this article, as we unravel the details, eligibility criteria, benefits, and step-by-step application process.
University of Glasgow Scholarship Summary:
- Host Country: United Kingdom (UK)
- Study Abroad: Study in UK
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: African Countries
- Reward: Full Scholarship
- Deadline: March 31, 2026
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University of Glasgow Scholarship Details:
Applications for the University of Glasgow African Excellence Scholarship has been announced.
The University of Glasgow is offering up to 15 scholarships for International students from Africa, starting a 1 year postgraduate taught Masters programme, in any discipline for academic session 2026/27. The scholarship is a full tuition fee waiver.
Applicants much hold an offer of a place for a postgraduate taught one year Masters programme for September 2025 intake (offer is not needed to apply but applicants will require an offer to be considered for interview, and should take programme application timelines into consideration as detailed on programme webpages)
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Requirements for 2026 University of Glasgow African Excellence Award
To be considered for the University of Glasgow African Excellence Award, applicants must:
- Demonstrate academic excellence and achieve grades equivalent to a UK 1st Class Honours;
- Have International fee status;
- Be domiciled in Africa;
- Be able to demonstrate a clear career and/or development plan that will be supported by Masters level study (via application form);
- Be able to provide evidence of meeting the UKVI maintenance/living costs by 30th June 2026 (only required if offered scholarship following successful interview).
- Be a student, alumni or member of staff at one of the University partners in Africa.
Benefits of University of Glasgow Scholarship:
The scholarship will provide a full tuition fee waiver.
How to Apply for University of Glasgow Scholarship:
To apply for thr University of Glasgow African Excellence Scholarship;
- Interested and qualified applicants should use the link created below to proceed to the application page.
- Click on the Apply button to complete the scholarship application.
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Deadline: March 31, 2026
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