Grant opportunity

Mo Ibrahim Foundation Scholarship 2026/27 at SOAS

SOAS University of London / Mo Ibrahim Foundation is inviting applications for Mo Ibrahim Foundation Scholarship 2026/27 at SOAS, a scholarship for new overseas fee-status applicants for the full-time one-year taught master's programme at SOAS, with preference for applicants ordinarily resident in Africa and interested in governance and development..

ScholarshipEducationAfrica-focusedAfricaGovernanceDevelopment
Funder
SOAS University of London / Mo Ibrahim Foundation
Application deadline
Application deadline: Jun 17, 2026
Award
Two awards; each valued at GBP 45,479 covering tuition and maintenance stipend
Applicant
Students
Discipline
Education & Learning
Region
Africa-focused / United Kingdom
Posted
May 23, 2026

Call summary

Overview

Mo Ibrahim Foundation Scholarship 2026/27 at SOAS is an official opportunity from SOAS University of London / Mo Ibrahim Foundation. SOAS University of London / Mo Ibrahim Foundation is inviting applications for Mo Ibrahim Foundation Scholarship 2026/27 at SOAS, a scholarship for new overseas fee-status applicants for the full-time one-year taught master's programme at SOAS, with preference for applicants ordinarily resident in Africa and interested in governance and development..

Who can apply

  • New overseas fee-status applicants for the full-time one-year taught master's programme at SOAS, with preference for applicants ordinarily resident in Africa and interested in governance and development.
  • Applicants should review the official page for country, institutional, career-stage, document, and submission requirements.

What it supports

  • Opportunity type: Scholarship.
  • Geographic scope: Africa-focused / United Kingdom.

Funding and duration

Two awards; each valued at GBP 45,479 covering tuition and maintenance stipend

Application deadline

Application deadline: Jun 17, 2026

How to apply

Use the official SOAS University of London / Mo Ibrahim Foundation opportunity page to confirm current guidance and apply.

Call details

About the opportunity

Mo Ibrahim Foundation Scholarship 2026/27 at SOAS is an official opportunity from SOAS University of London / Mo Ibrahim Foundation. SOAS University of London / Mo Ibrahim Foundation is inviting applications for Mo Ibrahim Foundation Scholarship 2026/27 at SOAS, a scholarship for new overseas fee-status applicants for the full-time one-year taught master's programme at SOAS, with preference for applicants ordinarily resident in Africa and interested in governance and development..

SOAS University of London / Mo Ibrahim Foundation lists this opportunity for Students, Education & Learning, Africa-focused / United Kingdom.

This listing is written for researchers, students, universities, NGOs, research teams, policy professionals and academic institutions searching for Education & Learning grants, fellowships, scholarships, conferences, workshops and funding opportunities in Africa-focused / United Kingdom contexts.

Eligibility

New overseas fee-status applicants for the full-time one-year taught master's programme at SOAS, with preference for applicants ordinarily resident in Africa and interested in governance and development.

Applicants should review the official page for country, institutional, career-stage, document, and submission requirements.

Funding and benefits

Two awards; each valued at GBP 45,479 covering tuition and maintenance stipend

Themes and supported activities

Opportunity type: Scholarship.

Geographic scope: Africa-focused / United Kingdom.

Deadline and timeline

Application deadline: Application deadline: Jun 17, 2026.

Applicants should confirm the exact deadline time, time zone, required documents, portal steps and any institutional approvals on the official call page before submitting.

How to apply

Use the official SOAS University of London / Mo Ibrahim Foundation opportunity page to confirm current guidance and apply.

Before applying, check eligibility rules, budgets, attachments, page limits, partner requirements, cost-share conditions and whether the opportunity uses an expression of interest, full proposal, registration or nomination stage.