Nyerere Scholarship at University of Edinburgh 2026

Eligibility Criteria for Nyerere Scholarship at University of Edinburgh 2026:

Applicants must:

• Be a Tanzanian citizen domiciled in Tanzania.
• Be currently studying at or a graduate (within the last 4 years) of the University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM).
• Be accepted onto the full-time MSc Africa and International Development programme at the University of Edinburgh for the 2026/27 academic year.
• Demonstrate academic excellence, equivalent to a UK first-class or 2.1 Honours degree at undergraduate level in a Humanities or Social Science subject.
• Not hold any other scholarship funding concurrently.

Value of Nyerere Scholarship at University of Edinburgh 2026:

• Covers tuition fees for the MSc programme
• Annual stipend at the UKRI rate (£20,780 for 2025/26), paid in monthly installments, first three months in advance
• Cannot be combined with other scholarships
• Does not cover airfare or visa costs

Application Process:

• Apply first to the MSc Africa and International Development program.
• Upon receipt of MSc application confirmation, email PGApplicationFee.sps@ed.ac.uk to inform of Nyerere Scholarship application.
• Submit the scholarship application via the MyEd/EUCLID portal.
• Complete all required Personal Statement questions and ensure references are uploaded.