Deadline- 12 May 2014
University of Birmingham is seeking applications for MSc scholarship in Governance and State-building offered by Mo Ibrahim Foundation. The goals of this program is to encompass issues such as accountability and transparency, corruption, conflict, political settlement, human rights, participation, access to justice and democratization. Governance and state-building are of particular interest to governments, non-governmental organisations and development agencies, as well as to a growing and vibrant academic community.
Scholarship offers-
- Full tuition fee
- Air fare to and from the United Kingdom and visa
- Monthly stipend of £920 for 18 months
- Arrival allowance of £920
Eligibility & Criteria-
- 1st class Honours degree or equivalent from an approved university.
- Adequate capacity in written and spoken English. For those whose first language is not English, evidence of this capacity is required. Applicants should reach at least level 6.5 in the IELTS or 580 /93 for TOEFL. Please check the University website for more information on English language requirements.
- Experience in economics and statistics, demonstrated through a good mark received for at least one course at undergraduate level.
- Applicants must be African nationals domiciled (or permanent residents) in an African country. Preference will be given to scholarship candidates living in Sub-Saharan Africa.
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