Description
The Ibrahim Scholarships support aspiring African leaders at a number of distinguished academic institutions. The scholarships develop the talent of outstanding young Africans in selected disciplines. The scholarships listed below are for African nationals only: 1. London Business School The MIF scholarship for Africa supports outstanding students on a full-time MBA programme. Each year one scholarship, providing full payment of fees, is awarded to an exceptional African candidate with financial need. 2. School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) Scholarships are offered on the Governance for Development in Africa Initiative, a programme which studies the socio-economic, political and legal links between governance and development. Two PhDs per year are offered. 3. University of Birmingham One MSc in Governance and State-Building per year is offered. This two-year programme includes a six-month internship at the Foundation Secretariat. Full tuition fees, a living allowance and airfare to the UK are covered.Details
Name of Primary Programme Ibrahim Scholarships |
Region from which participants are selected African diaspora, Northern Africa, West Africa, East Africa, Central Africa, Southern Africa |
Telephone Number - alternate +44 20 7898 4370 |
Programme Type Leadership Impact Platform |
African country or countries of programme delivery South Africa |
Organisation website |
Programme Funders Philanthropic |
Region of programme delivery Southern Africa, Europe |
Programme Contact email info@moibrahimfoundation.org |
Philanthropic funders Mo Ibrahim Foundation |
Are programmes continuing? Yes |
Country of operation United Kingdom |
Programme Start Date 2006 |
Telephone Number +44 20 7000 7000 |
Organisation Name Mo Ibrahim Foundation |
Numbers of programme participants annually 25 - 250 |
Leadership organisation location
35 Portman Square, Marylebone, London W1H 6LR, UK