University of Essex 2025 Africa Undergraduate Scholarship

Applications are now open for the University of Essex 2025 Africa Undergraduate Scholarship. If you're an international student from a member state of the African Union and are self-funding your undergraduate studies, you could be eligible for a scholarship, paid as a discount on your tuition fees.

• Table of Content
• About University of Essex
• Africa Undergraduate Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of Africa Undergraduate Scholarship
• Requirements for Africa Undergraduate Scholarship Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About University of Essex

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Africa Undergraduate Scholarship

Aim and Benefits of Africa Undergraduate Scholarship

Requirements for Africa Undergraduate Scholarship Qualification

• These scholarships are restricted to students who are overseas fee payers and are entirely selffunded*.
• Students must be ordinarily resident (see below for the definition of ordinary residence) in a member country of the African Union.
• Students must register for the first year (Year 1) of a full-time undergraduate degree** at the University of Essex in October 2025-26.
• The award cannot be held in conjunction with any other University of Essex scholarships.
• This scholarship is available for the years of study outlined in the table above. There is a maximum of 3 academic years for awards that are more than one year of study.
• Successful students should be available for promotional activities.

*Students receiving a repayable loan to fund their studies will be considered as self-funded.

**Courses leading to the award of a Diploma of Higher Education, Bachelors Degree, Integrated Masters (four years) 

Application Deadline

How to Apply

If you meet all the eligibility criteria, you will automatically be considered for this award. You don’t need to complete an application form. The University will assess your eligibility based on your country of domicile and fee status that you submit on your application for your place at Essex.

For more details, visit University of Essex scholarship webpage