Mo Ibrahim Foundation MSc scholarship in Governance and State-building

The University of Birmingham is pleased to announce an exciting opportunity to undertake the MSc in Governance and State-building, followed by a six-month internship at the International Development Department and six months with the Mo Ibrahim Foundation in London with a full scholarship.
The entry requirements consist of:
  • 1st class Honours degree or equivalent from an approved university.
  • Adequate capacity in 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. 
  • Experience in economics and statistics, demonstrated through a good mark received for at least one course at undergraduate level. 
  • Applicants must be African nationals. Preference will be given to scholarship candidates living in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Application process
Applications must be received through the University online application system, accessed via www.birmingham.ac.uk by the 19 May 2014. In addition to the normal University requirements for supporting documents, candidates must also upload a 500 word statement and CV. This statement should set out why the applicant is the best candidate for the scholarship. Candidates must also send an email to Mrs Debra Beard (d.l.beard@bham.ac.uk) informing IDD of their wish to be considered for the scholarship. Please include ‘Mo Ibrahim Scholarship’ in the subject line of the email.
The scholarship

The scholarship includes:
  • Full tuition fee
  • Air fare to and from the United Kingdom and visa
  • Monthly stipend of £920 for 18 months
  • Arrival allowance of £920
For more details and to apply: Click Here