Mo Ibrahim Foundation Scholarship at SOAS
Offered by Mo Ibrahim Foundation and SOAS University of London
About this scholarship
The Mo Ibrahim Foundation Scholarship at SOAS supports future leaders committed to Africa's development. The official SOAS scholarship page states that the award is for any full-time, one-year taught master's degree beginning in 2026-2027 and that there are two awards available. Each award has a total value of £45,479, with tuition fees deducted from that amount and the remainder paid directly to the student as a maintenance stipend. The award is recorded as full funding because it covers tuition and provides living support for the one-year programme, though amount_value is null because the official value is in pounds sterling. Preference is given to applicants ordinarily resident in Africa and to applicants who demonstrate a clear interest in governance or development in Africa. Eligible applicants must be overseas fee-status students, hold at least the equivalent of a UK 2:1 bachelor's degree, and have secured an unconditional SOAS offer before scholarship selection. The deadline is June 17, 2026 at noon UK time.
Eligibility
- Apply for a full-time one-year taught master's degree at SOAS beginning in 2026-2027
- Be classified as an overseas fee-status student
- Hold at least the equivalent of a UK 2:1 bachelor's degree
- Secure an unconditional offer from SOAS before scholarship selection
- Demonstrate interest in governance or development in Africa
- Apply by the scholarship deadline through the SOAS scholarship process
Always verify amounts and deadlines on the official site; they change each cycle.
Last verified by us: 2026-06-03.