Mo Ibrahim Foundation Scholarship at SOAS University of London 2026/2027

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Publish Date 6/12/2026 Application Deadline 6/17/2026 Opportunity Type Scholarships Publisher Foras Khadra Available Countries Egypt, Sudan, Libya, Tunisia, Algeria, Morocco, Mauritania, Djibouti, Somalia, Comoros Description

The Mo Ibrahim Foundation, a leading African organization dedicated to promoting good governance and leadership across Africa, offers two fully funded scholarships at SOAS University of London. The scholarship aims to support and develop future leaders committed to contributing to Africa’s development, governance, and sustainable progress.

The scholarship enables international students to pursue any one-year full-time Master's degree program at SOAS during the 2026/2027 academic year while receiving financial support covering tuition fees and living expenses.

Details

Funding Organization: Mo Ibrahim Foundation.
Host Institution: SOAS University of London.
Study Location: London, United Kingdom.
Number of Scholarships Available: Two.
Eligible Programs: Any one-year full-time Master's degree program beginning in the 2026/2027 academic year.
Program Start Date: September 2026.
Total Scholarship Value: £45,479 per recipient.
Tuition fees are deducted from the scholarship amount, and the remaining balance is provided as a living allowance.
The scholarship does not cover pre-sessional programs.

Application Process:

First apply for an eligible Master's degree program at SOAS University of London.
Obtain access credentials to the university’s admissions portal.
Submit the scholarship application through the online admissions portal.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must be new students commencing their studies in September 2026.
Applicants must be classified as overseas fee-paying students.
Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree equivalent to at least a UK upper second-class honors degree (2:1) or its international equivalent.
Applicants must receive an unconditional offer of admission before the scholarship selection committee meeting.
Demonstrated interest in governance, leadership, or development issues in Africa.
Preference is given to applicants who are ordinarily resident in Africa.

Opportunity Benefits

Full tuition fee coverage.
Living stipend for the entire duration of the program.
Total funding package worth up to £45,479.
Opportunity to study at one of the United Kingdom’s leading universities specializing in international, development, and area studies.
Access to a global academic and professional network.
Opportunity to strengthen leadership skills and expertise related to governance and development in Africa.