The University of Glasgow, United Kingdom, has announced the commencement of applications for its 2026 African Excellence Scholarship Award, aimed at supporting outstanding students from Africa seeking to pursue postgraduate education at the institution.
The African Excellence Scholarship is designed to empower high-achieving African students to become future global leaders and positive change-makers in their respective communities.
The award offers a full tuition fee waiver to successful candidates admitted into a one-year postgraduate taught Master’s programme at the University of Glasgow for the 2026/2027 academic session.
According to details released by the university, up to 15 scholarships will be awarded to eligible African students across all academic disciplines. The scholarship is strictly for Master’s level study and covers tuition fees only.
The University of Glasgow stated that applicants are expected to demonstrate strong academic ability and a clear vision of how the Master’s programme will support their career and development goals.
Scholarship Summary
• Host Country: United Kingdom
• Study Destination: United Kingdom
• Category: Postgraduate / Master’s Scholarships
• Eligible Countries: African countries
• Scholarship Value: Full tuition fee waiver
• Application Deadline: March 31, 2026
Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for the University of Glasgow African Excellence Award, applicants must:
• Demonstrate academic excellence equivalent to a UK First Class Honours degree;
• Have international fee status;
Be domiciled in Africa;
• Present a clear career and/or development plan supported by postgraduate study;
• Be a student, alumnus, or staff member of one of the University of Glasgow’s partner institutions in Africa;
• Provide evidence of meeting UKVI maintenance and living cost requirements by June 30, 2026, if offered the scholarship after interview.
Although an offer of admission is not required at the initial application stage, applicants must secure an offer for a one-year postgraduate taught Master’s programme commencing in September 2026 to be considered for interview.
Scholarship Benefits
The scholarship provides a full tuition fee waiver, significantly reducing the financial burden on successful candidates.
Application Process
Interested and qualified applicants are advised to:
Visit the official scholarship application portal;
Click on the “Apply” button;
https://www.scholarshipregion.com/university-of-glasgow-african-excellence-scholarship/
Complete and submit the scholarship application form before the deadline.
Applicants are encouraged to consider programme-specific application timelines when applying for admission.
The University of Glasgow urged prospective candidates to submit their applications on or before March 31, 2026, as late applications will not be considered.
The African Excellence Scholarship remains part of the university’s broader commitment to promoting diversity, academic excellence, and global development through education.
For more scholarship opportunities and updates, applicants are advised to follow Scholarship Region on its official social media platforms.
Deadline: March 31, 2026.
