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Africa Postgraduate Scholarship at University of Essex 2025

Awarded by University of Essex

Scholarship Details

Eligible Degrees

Masters

Funding Type

Only tuition fees · up to GBP 6,500 towards tuition fee

Eligible Courses

All subjects offered by the university

Eligible Nationalities

Open to members of the African union

Can Be Taken At

University of Essex

Provider

University of Essex

Last Verified On

30 Oct 2025 by WeMakeScholars Scholarship Team

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Overview

Africa Postgraduate Scholarship at University of Essex 2025 supports self-funded international students from African Union member states undertaking postgraduate studies at Essex by providing a tuition fee discount based on academic merit.

Eligibility Criteria for the Africa Postgraduate Scholarship at University of Essex 2025:

Applicants must:

  • Be a self-funded international student (including those with repayable loans).
  • Be ordinarily resident in an African Union member state for three years prior to starting the course.
  • Hold an undergraduate degree (including an integrated Master’s) with the required grade.
    • Higher postgraduate grades cannot compensate for lower undergraduate grades.
  • Register at Essex in October 2025 or January 2026 for a full-time Master’s course, leading to:
    • MA, MSc, LLM, MFA, MPP, MBM
  • Be overseas fee payers and not fully sponsored by any government or external agency (except repayable loans).

Value of Africa Postgraduate Scholarship at University of Essex 2025:

  • Egypt: £6,500                                            2:1 or equivalent
  • Ghana: £4,500                                           2:1 or CGPA 3.0/4.0 or 3.5/5.0
  • Nigeria: £4,500                                         CGPA 3/5 or 2.5/4.0 or 4/6 or 4/7; pass grade for approved Medical degrees
  • All other AU member states: £4,500        2:1 or equivalent

Application Process:

  • Automatic consideration; no separate application required.
  • Eligibility assessed via submitted academic transcripts with the Essex course application.
  • Students may be asked to provide proof of ordinary residence.
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Documents Needed

  • Academic Transcripts (Usually required)

  • Income Certificate (For need-based scholarships)

  • Identity Proof (Usually required)

  • Admission / Offer Letter (For select scholarships)

  • Statement of Purpose (If applicable)

  • Language Test Scores (If applicable)

  • Recommendation Letters (If applicable)

  • Other Supporting Documents (As specified by the scholarship provider)

Note: The exact document requirements vary by scholarship. Always refer to the official application guidelines

FAQs

  • Yes, you can secure an education loan to study abroad at University of Essex. Education loans are of two types — Collateral and non-collateral. Collateral includes either: Immovable property – a house or a flat or land (or) liquid security – an FD, or LIC or shares or bonds. Agricultural lands are not accepted by any bank for education loan.

    Public banks like SBI, BOB offer these types of education loans. There are many NBFCs who offer Non-collateral education loans. Apply for the best education loan to study abroad.
  • The deadline of Africa Postgraduate Scholarship at University of Essex 2025 is N/A.
  • Africa Postgraduate Scholarship at University of Essex 2025 is offered to Masters degree.
  • Africa Postgraduate Scholarship at University of Essex 2025 is offered for All subjects offered by the university.
  • Africa Postgraduate Scholarship at University of Essex 2025 is open for: Open to members of the African union.
  • Africa Postgraduate Scholarship at University of Essex 2025 is offered by University of Essex.
  • Africa Postgraduate Scholarship at University of Essex 2025 covers Only tuition fees, up to GBP 6,500 towards tuition fee.