University of Glasgow African Excellence Award 2026/27 – Fully Funded Master’s Scholarship for African Students
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Overview
The University of Glasgow African Excellence Award 2026/2027 is a highly competitive full tuition fee scholarship designed to support high-achieving students from Africa who want to pursue a one-year postgraduate taught Master’s degree in the UK. The award targets future leaders committed to driving positive change in their communities and countries.
Scholarship Benefits
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Full tuition fee waiver (100%)
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Covers one-year postgraduate taught Master’s programmes
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Open to all academic disciplines offered by the University of Glasgow
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Does not cover living expenses (UKVI financial requirements still apply)
Number of Awards
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Up to 16 scholarships available
Who Can Apply
Applicants must:
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Be domiciled in Africa and hold a passport from an eligible African country
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Hold international fee status
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Demonstrate academic excellence (equivalent to a UK First Class Honours)
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Have applied for (or plan to apply for) a one-year taught Master’s programme starting September 2026
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Show a clear career and development plan linked to their Master’s studies
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Meet UKVI living cost requirements
Eligible Countries
Open to students from Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, South Africa, Egypt, Uganda, Rwanda, Senegal, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Tanzania, and all other listed African countries (over 50 countries eligible).
Eligible Programmes
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Open to almost all taught Master’s programmes, including:
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Data Science, AI, Cybersecurity, Engineering
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Public Health, Global Development, Education
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Law, Business, Finance, Economics
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Environmental Science, Sustainability
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Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences
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Application Deadline
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31 March 2026 (23:59 UK time)
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Interview shortlist notifications by 8 May 2026
Important Notes
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Scholarships cannot be combined with other University of Glasgow awards (except Alumni Discount)
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If multiple scholarships are awarded, only the highest-value award is retained
Why This Scholarship Matters
This is one of the best fully funded UK Master’s scholarships for African students, offering access to a top-ranked global university with strong employability outcomes and global recognition.
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