Mo Ibrahim Foundation MSc in Governance and State-building

Closing date:6th May 2020.

The International Development Department,University of Birmingham has announced the offer of one scholarship for their MSC in International Development (Governance and State-building) for the academic year starting in September 2020.

The scholarship is provided by the Mo Ibrahim Foundation, it is a two-year programme.  The successful candidate will  be

undertaking the full MSc programme, with a one year internship being integral to the programme. The internship will consist of six months with IDD and six months with the Mo Ibrahim Foundation

Requirements:

• A first class Honours degree or equivalent from an approved university is essential.
• Good written and spoken English. For those whose first language is not English, evidence of this capacity is required. Applicants should reach at least level 6.5 in the IELTS or 580 /93 for TOEFL. Please check the University website for more information on English language requirements.
• Applicants must be African nationals domiciled (or permanent residents) in an African country. Preference will be given to scholarship candidates living in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Application Process:

Applications must be received through the University online application system, by 6 May 2020. In addition to the usual documents to be submitted, you must also upload a 500 word statement and CV. This statement should set out why you are the best candidate for the scholarship.

You must then send your application ID number to Debra Beard. Please include ‘Mo Ibrahim Scholarship’ in the subject line of the email. Please do not include any supporting documents in this email.

The scholarship

The scholarship benefit includes:

1. Full tuition fee
2. Air fare to and from the United Kingdom and visa
3. Monthly stipend of £950 for 18 months
4. Arrival allowance of £950

The remaining six months for the internship will be funded directly to the successful candidate by the Mo Ibrahim Foundation.

Click the below link for details and Apply:

https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government/departments/international-development/courses/mo-ibrahim.aspx