Scholarships at University of Essex

If you're an international student from an Africa and are self-funding your undergraduate studies, you could be eligible for a scholarship of £3,500, paid as a discount on your first year’s tuition fee.

Eligibility

You must meet all of the following conditions:

• be classified as an international student for fee purposes
• be a national of an African nation (defined as a member state of the African Union)
• be entirely self-funding your studies
• be starting your first year of study on a degree course at the University of Essex in 2020-21

Students who aren't eligible

You are not eligible for this award, even if you meet the criteria above, if you:

• are on any East 15 Acting School courses

Full details

Please read the full terms and conditions for your entry year before applying for or accepting a scholarship or bursary. They contain important information about eligibility, how you'll receive your funding and whether this award can be combined with others or not.

• 2020-21

Africa Scholarship Programme – Undergraduate terms and conditions 2020-21
Africa Scholarship Programme Undergraduate - Terms and conditions for 2020-21 entry.

If you're a current student looking for information about an award you received, see our terms and conditions for previous years.

How to apply

We'll assess your eligibility based on the information that you submit with your application for your place at Essex.

If you meet all the eligibility criteria, you will automatically be awarded this scholarship. You don't need to complete an application form.

• For 2020-21 entry: You'll be notified of your award by the end of October 2020.