University of Edinburgh PhD Scholarship 2021

The Catto Combined MSc and PhD Scholarships at CAS, 2021 is offered for Masters, PhD degree in the field of International Development and African Studies.  The deadline for the sending your application is 30 Mar 2021. This scholarship is provided by University of Edinburgh and the value of this scholarship is Full Funding, Tuition fees and Stipend . This scholarship is open for: Open to African citizens.

The Centre of African Studies, University of Edinburgh is pleased to announce the availability of scholarships for suitable applicants to study for an MSc in Africa and International Development and subsequent PhD in African Studies. Successful applicants will start their studies in September 2021. These Scholarships were made possible through generous funding from the Stephen Gordon Catto Charitable Trust and will cover full fees as well as a monthly maintenance stipend throughout the one-year MSc and subsequent three years of PhD study.

• Table of Content
• About University of Edinburgh
• University of Edinburgh PhD Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of University of Edinburgh PhD Scholarship
• University of Edinburgh PhD Scholarship Courses
• Requirements for University of Edinburgh PhD Scholarship Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About University of Edinburgh

From Nobel laureates and Olympic champions to space explorers and prime ministers, the University of Edinburgh has been influencing history since it opened the gates to its first students in 1583. Following the Scottish Enlightenment of the 18th century, the University was positioned at the forefront of academia and critical thinking. Due to the determination and perseverance of a group of Edinburgh intellectuals, established facts about the world were being boldly and consistently challenged. Amid this group was David Hume, philosopher, economist and essayist known for his philosophi... continue reading

University of Edinburgh PhD Scholarship

Aim and Benefits of University of Edinburgh PhD Scholarship

Successful applicants of the The Catto Combined MSc and PhD Scholarships at CAS, 2021 will receive full fees as well as a monthly maintenance stipend throughout the one-year MSc and subsequent three years of PhD study.  

University of Edinburgh PhD Scholarship Courses

• International Development and African Studies

Requirements for University of Edinburgh PhD Scholarship Qualification

• Applicants must be a citizen of, and be normally domiciled in, an African country,
• Applicants must have received an excellent undergraduate degree (minimum of a high 2.1) in the social sciences from an accredited university in Africa (a Masters degree achieved with distinction will be an advantage).
• Applicants must not have previously received a degree from a university outside Africa,
• Applicants must demonstrate commitment to studying for a PhD in African Studies.
• Applicants must demonstrate leadership potential and intention to maximize the impact of their research.
• Applicants must have received an offer to study for the MSc in Africa and International Development and/or the PhD in African Studies at the University of Edinburgh.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

1. A summary of your research proposal (maximum 2 pages) 

2. A cover letter indicating your motivations, leadership experience and future plans (maximum 1 page)

3. An academic CV, clearly showing class of degree and previous educational achievements (maximum 2 pages)

4. 1 letter of reference 

Applications must be submitted in a single pdf document on or before 12: Noon GMT on March 30th, 2021 to [email protected]

All applications must use the subject line CATTO SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION