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African MBA Scholarship

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  • The University of Birmingham has several scholarships for students who are taking the MBA program.

Scholarship Overview

  • The African MBA scholarship is given to individuals from Africa who are in financial need. Allocations are based on intellectual excellence, relevant experience and a commitment to economic development in Africa.
  • This scholarship is partly funded by the university and a private donor who has a commitment to Africa.
  • Recipients of this scholarship benefit from a financial contribution towards their tuition fees.

Host School(s)

  • University of Birmingham

Field(s) of Study

  • Master of Business Administration (Business Studies)

What does the scholarship cover?

  • This is a full tuition fee scholarship worth £25,950.

How many scholarships are given?

  • Not stated

Which countries are targeted?

  • Algeria, Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi
  • Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Colombia
  • DRC Congo, Republic of the Congo, Côte d’Ivoire, Djibouti, Egypt
  • Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gabon, The Gambia
  • Ghana, Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia
  • Libya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius
  • Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda
  • Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia
  • South Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, Switzerland, Tanzania, Togo
  • Tunisia, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Am I Eligible to Apply?

To qualify for this scholarship, you must:

  • Be from the continent of Africa
  • Have relevant academic and work experience
  • Demonstrate academic excellence
  • Have already applied for a one-year full-time MBA program
  • Demonstrate financial need, as determined by the university

How do I Apply – Next Steps

  • Scholarships are allocated on a first come first served basis.
  • Assessments are based on the candidate’s MBA application, curriculum vitae and personal statement.
  • Each candidate must indicate which scholarship he or she wants to be considered for in the scholarship application and personal statement.
  • The MBA Director may interview shortlisted candidates via Skype, or on the phone.
  • The assessment process is conducted on a rolling basis all through the application cycle.

Closing Date

  • This an open-ended scholarship with no application deadline.

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