According to information published on the university’s official website, the scholarship will cover full tuition fees for selected candidates admitted into eligible master’s programmes. The institution plans to award up to 16 scholarships to African students enrolling for the 2026/2027 academic session.
The African Excellence Award is designed to encourage high-achieving students from the continent to advance their academic and professional development through postgraduate education, while equipping them with the knowledge and skills needed to make meaningful contributions to their communities.
Eligibility and application process
The scholarship is open to applicants who demonstrate academic excellence equivalent to a UK First-Class Honours degree and who have applied for a postgraduate taught master’s programme scheduled to begin in September 2026.
Prospective candidates must also meet several additional criteria. Applicants are required to have international fee status, be domiciled in Africa, and hold a passport from an eligible African country.
While students may submit their scholarship application before receiving an admission offer from the university, the institution stated that candidates must secure a formal offer of admission before they can be invited for a scholarship interview.
Successful applicants will also need to meet the living cost and financial requirements set by the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI), as the award covers tuition fees but does not automatically exempt recipients from visa-related financial requirements.
Programme scope and deadlines
The university clarified that the award is strictly limited to postgraduate taught master’s programmes, meaning postgraduate diploma and certificate courses are not eligible for the scholarship.
Applications for the African Excellence Award will close at 23:59 (UK time) on March 31, 2026, while shortlisted applicants are expected to be notified by May 8, 2026.
In a statement describing the initiative, the university said the programme aims to support “high-achieving students from across Africa in their journey to become future world changers.”
Founded in 1451, the University of Glasgow is one of the oldest higher education institutions in the United Kingdom and is located in Glasgow, Scotland. The university is a member of the Russell Group, a network of 24 leading UK universities known for research excellence and high academic standards.
The institution currently hosts more than 30,000 students from over 140 countries, making it one of the most internationally diverse universities in the UK.
The African Excellence Award is open to applicants from several eligible African countries, including Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, South Africa, Egypt, Morocco, Algeria, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe, among others across the continent.