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Applications are currently being accepted for The Mo Ibrahim Foundation SOAS University of London Scholarships 2026/2027 for Master’s Study in the UK. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
The Mo Ibrahim Foundation, an African organisation founded and funded by Dr Mo Ibrahim and dedicated to strengthening leadership and governance across the continent, has generously established a new scholarship at SOAS. This award aims to support and nurture future leaders committed to Africa’s development.
In order to be eligible, applicants must:
This scholarship does not cover funding or allow for pre-sessional programmes.
To apply for this scholarship, applicants should follow the following steps:
Step 1
Apply for your programme. To apply for a masters degree programme, please see taught masters applications.
Applicants applying for scholarships must submit an application for admission as soon as possible. Please note that complete applications for admission can take up to 4 weeks to be considered by the department, although this duration can vary depending on the time of year. You should be prepared to wait up to 6 weeks in busy periods.
Step 2
Apply for the scholarship by 12 noon UK local time on 17 June 2026. You must apply for this scholarship via the admissions portal and will need to have applied for a course to get login credentials for this.
