What the funding covers
- 75% of your tuition fee for a one-year taught master's. On an Arts and Humanities programme Glasgow puts this at £20,542.50; the value depends on your fee.
What you will still pay
| Cost | Who pays |
|---|---|
| Tuition | 75% waived; you pay 25% |
| Living costs | You |
| Visa and travel | You |
Who can apply
- Living in Africa and holding a passport from one of the 54 eligible African countries and regions, Ghana, Nigeria, Kenya and South Africa among them.
- International fee status.
- Grades equivalent to a UK First Class honours degree.
- A place, or an application, for a one-year full-time taught master's starting in September 2027, in any discipline. PG Diplomas and PG Certificates are not eligible.
Which nationalities can apply
Only citizens of African countries can apply.
See all 54
Algeria, Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cabo Verde, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Côte d'Ivoire, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Djibouti, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Republic of the Congo, Rwanda, São Tomé and Príncipe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Tunisia, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe
Documents you will need
- An application for an eligible one-year taught master's for September 2027
- The award application, including your career and development plan
- Transcripts showing grades equivalent to a UK First Class degree
- An African passport and proof that you live in Africa
How to apply
- Apply for an eligible one-year taught master's for September 2027. You do not need an offer to apply for the award, but you need one to be invited to interview.
- Complete the award application, which asks for a clear career and development plan.
- Submit by 31 March 2027, 23:59 UK time.
- Shortlisted applicants are invited to interview by 7 May 2027.
Before you apply: things to know
- The award covers tuition only. You still need the living costs the UK visa rules require.
- Glasgow scholarships and discounts cannot be combined with each other or with outside sponsorship, except the Alumni Discount. If you are offered two, the smaller one is removed.
- Up to 16 awards across the whole university, so apply for other funding too.
Common questions
How much is the Glasgow African Excellence Award worth?
75% of the tuition fee of a one-year taught master's. Glasgow gives £20,542.50 as the value on an Arts and Humanities programme.
Is Ghana eligible?
Yes. Ghana is on the list of eligible African countries; you must also live in Africa and have International fee status.
When is the deadline?
31 March 2027 at 23:59 UK time, for courses starting in September 2027.
A working timeline
Counting back from the next deadline (Mar 31, 2027). Steps marked NOW are already due if you start today.