Mo Ibrahim Foundation Scholarship

The Mo Ibrahim Foundation Scholarship is a fully funded opportunity for African students to pursue a Master’s degree in Development Policy and Politics at the University of Birmingham, combining academic study with a year-long integrated internship. The scholarship covers tuition, visa costs, airfare, a living allowance, and internship funding, with placements in the university and with the Mo Ibrahim Foundation in London. It supports one African student for the two-year program (one year MSc plus one year internship).

Full tuition fees, airfare, visa costs, monthly living stipend, arrival allowance, internship funding

Applicants must hold a First Class Honours degree in a relevant subject, be under 30 years old at the time of applying, and be African nationals domiciled or permanent residents in Africa.

Submit pre-application screening form, then full application if eligible; deadline 24 April 2026, 17:00 UK time