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University of Birmingham UK £10,000 Global Master's Scholarships (Open to Nigerians)

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Anthony Awa

Institutional Policy Specialist

June 14, 2021

The University of Birmingham, United Kingdom, invites applications from academically exceptional graduates domiciled in Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, Egypt, and 18 other eligible countries for its 2021/2022 Global Master's Scholarships.

Global Scholarships 2021 at University of Birmingham - UK

Scholarship Value, Quota & Deadline

  • Application Deadline: Wednesday, 30th June 2021
  • Number of Awards: 30 scholarships
  • Value of Each Award: £10,000 GBP (applied as a tuition fee discount for a 1-year taught Master's degree starting September/October 2021).

Eligibility Criteria

  • Applicants must be domiciled in one of the eligible countries (including Nigeria) and classified as overseas tuition fee payers.
  • Applicants must have received and accepted an offer of admission for a full-time, on-campus taught Master's programme at the University of Birmingham UK campus for the 2021/2022 session.
  • Applicants must hold (or be expecting to achieve) a First-Class Honours Bachelor's degree (equivalent to at least 70% in the UK grading system).

How to Apply Online

After accepting your Master's admission offer at Birmingham, complete the official University of Birmingham Global Master's Scholarship Application Form before 30th June 2021.

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Candidate Comments & Inquiries (2)

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Praise Chukwu

Jun 14, 2021

Can a Nigerian graduate with a strong 2:1 (4.35/5.0 CGPA) apply, or is it strictly for First Class?

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Anthony from Mentra

Jun 14, 2021

This £10,000 Global Master's Scholarship specifically requires a First-Class overall grade (or UK 70%+ equivalent), Praise, though the University of Birmingham also offers regional African tuition awards of £2,500 to £3,000 for 2:1 holders.

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