Ibrahim Scholarships

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United Kingdom

Description

The Ibrahim Scholarships support aspiring African leaders at a number of distinguished academic institutions. The scholarships develop the talent of outstanding young Africans in selected disciplines. The scholarships listed below are for African nationals only: 1. London Business School The MIF scholarship for Africa supports outstanding students on a full-time MBA programme. Each year one scholarship, providing full payment of fees, is awarded to an exceptional African candidate with financial need. 2. School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) Scholarships are offered on the Governance for Development in Africa Initiative, a programme which studies the socio-economic, political and legal links between governance and development. Two PhDs per year are offered. 3. University of Birmingham One MSc in Governance and State-Building per year is offered. This two-year programme includes a six-month internship at the Foundation Secretariat. Full tuition fees, a living allowance and airfare to the UK are covered.

Details

Name of Primary Programme Ibrahim Scholarships	Region from which participants are selected African diaspora, Northern Africa, West Africa, East Africa, Central Africa, Southern Africa	Telephone Number - alternate +44 20 7898 4370
Programme Type Leadership Impact Platform	African country or countries of programme delivery South Africa	Organisation website http://mo.ibrahim.foundation/fellowships/scholarships/
Programme Funders Philanthropic	Region of programme delivery Southern Africa, Europe	Programme Contact email info@moibrahimfoundation.org
Philanthropic funders Mo Ibrahim Foundation	Are programmes continuing? Yes	Country of operation United Kingdom
Programme Start Date 2006	Telephone Number +44 20 7000 7000	Organisation Name Mo Ibrahim Foundation
Numbers of programme participants annually 25 - 250

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