Postgraduate scholarships for applicants from Africa

A list of scholarships for postgraduate applicants that will have an International fee status and be domiciled in Africa

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We do not offer fully funded scholarships

All scholarships are awarded as partial fee reductions to support students with tuition costs.

2026/27 scholarships

If you: 

  • are classed as International fee status
  • hold an offer for one of our eligible postgraduate courses, and
  • are domiciled in an African country

You may be eligible for one or more of the following scholarships or bursaries, depending on whether you meet the specific criteria for each award:

  • £3,000 – in the first year only, for University of Dundee Alumni and immediate family members of Alumni
  • £3,000 – For eligible Islamic Finance courses
  • £6,500 in the first year / £4,000 in subsequent years, or
  • £8,000 per year – If you hold a First-Class degree (or equivalent)

Important: Each scholarship has its own eligibility requirements. Meeting the general conditions does not guarantee you will receive all listed awards.

Please refer to our scholarship webpages for full details, including whether a separate application is required.