AfOx Scholarships – The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program and the Africa Oxford Initiative (AfOx) are offering fully-funded scholarships for young Africans to study at the University of Oxford in the 2024 academic session. This partnership aims to provide 400 young African scholars with the opportunity to pursue taught Masters degrees and support them in thriving at Oxford and beyond.
AfOx Scholarships 2024 | Overview:
This program empowers passionate African students with global perspectives to pursue graduate studies at the University of Oxford. It covers a rigorous one-year taught Master’s course, imparting technical, entrepreneurial, and leadership skills. Afterward, scholars engage in 4-6 month placements with leading Africa-based organizations for their Ubuntu Period of Service.
Eligibility Criteria:
Applicants must:
Be African students interested in master’s studies at the University of Oxford for the 2024 academic session.
Hold a relevant bachelor’s degree from reputable institutions.
Demonstrate excellent academic and research abilities.
Scholarship Benefits:
Full tuition coverage
Living expenses
Logistics support (return flight, visa)
Immigration Health Surcharge fees
Settling down allowance
Thrive Fund for emergencies
Application Process:
Interested applicants should submit an application to the University of Oxford via the graduate admissions portal before the deadline for their chosen course of study, indicating their wish to apply for AfOx funding.
Application Deadline: Not specified
For more detailed information about the application process, click here
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