Glasgow African Excellence Award 2027-28

About the scholarship

The University of Glasgow African Excellence Award supports high-achieving students from African countries, including Nigeria, who are starting a one-year taught Master's at Glasgow.

Any discipline is eligible, so Nigerian law graduates applying for a Glasgow LLM can be considered. Postgraduate diplomas and certificates are not eligible.

Eligibility

• Domiciled in Africa and holding a passport from an eligible African country (Nigeria is eligible)
• International fee status
• Academic results equivalent to a UK First Class Honours degree
• An offer for a one-year full-time taught Master's (such as an LLM) starting September 2027 is needed to be interviewed
• Postgraduate diplomas and certificates are not eligible

Additional notes

Closes 23:59 UK time on 31 March 2027. Shortlisted applicants are contacted by 7 May 2027. You can apply before you have an offer, but you need one to be interviewed. The award cannot be combined with other University of Glasgow scholarships or external sponsorship, except the Alumni Discount. If awarded, you must meet the UKVI living-costs requirement.