BA Scholarships in the University of Edinburgh for Students from Djibouti, Mauritania, Sudan, Somalia and Comoros

The Scholars Program at the University of Edinburgh is providing 80 undergraduate scholarships to students from Africa with great academic and leadership potential, but few educational opportunities.

Funding

30 scholarships are available for the 2019/2020 academic year which will cover:

1.  Full tuition fees and expenses for accommodation and maintenance.
2. On top of financial support, Scholars will participate in activities as part of the wider Scholars Program at the University of Edinburgh including a series of summer schools, project-based placements, mentorship, and activities during each academic year.

Eligibility Criteria

• For undergraduate entry, applicants must qualify academically for admission to the University of Edinburgh in any course except Medicine and Vet Medicine.
  • You need to have achieved your school leaving qualifications in the last three years prior to entry date, for 2019 entry that is from 2016 onwards.
• Applicants must be a resident and citizen of a Sub-Saharan African country (Djibouti, Mauritania, Sudan, Somalia and Comoros).
• Applicants should not have completed an undergraduate degree previously.
• Applicants must demonstrate a track record of leadership and service within their community.
• Applicants are able to present economic circumstances which show they lack financial means to pursue higher education in their home country or elsewhere.