University of Glasgow African Excellence Award

The University of Glasgow African Excellence Award offers up to 16 full tuition-fee waivers to outstanding African students admitted to a one-year postgraduate taught Master's programme at the University of Glasgow.

## About this scholarship The award supports high-achieving African students, in any discipline, who hold an offer for a one-year postgraduate Master's starting in the September 2026 intake. It is a separate scholarship application on top of the standard university admission process.

## Who can apply - Applicants must be domiciled in Africa and hold a passport from one of the eligible African countries. - Applicants must demonstrate academic excellence equivalent to a UK First Class Honours degree. - Applicants must hold an offer of a place on a one-year, postgraduate taught Master's programme at Glasgow for the September 2026 intake (postgraduate diplomas and certificates are not eligible). - Applicants must have international (overseas) fee status. - Applicants must be able to demonstrate a clear career and/or development plan that the Master's will support. - If shortlisted, applicants must be able to show they meet UKVI living-cost/maintenance requirements by 30 June 2026.

## What it covers - A 100% tuition fee waiver for the one-year Master's programme.

## How to apply Applicants complete the African Excellence Award application form separately from their university admission application, providing accurate personal, academic and career details.

## Key dates - Application deadline: 23:59 UK time, 31 March 2026. - Interview shortlist notification: 8 May 2026.

No fees are ever required to apply for this scholarship. Contact the University of Glasgow Scholarships Office directly with questions.