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MBI Foundation

Are you an Arab student from the Middle East or North Africa who wants to study for a one-year Master's degree at either The School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), University of London, or University of Westminster? Then the MBI Foundation could help you.

What is the MBI Foundation
The MBI Foundation is a registered charity founded in 2000 by its patron Sheik Mohamed Bin Issa Al-Jaber which, funds full scholarships for Arab students for one-year Master's degree courses at elite institutions in the UK. These include: The School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), University of London, and the University of Westminster.

Can you apply?
You can apply for an MBI Foundation scholarship if you meet the following criteria:

you can apply if you can demonstrate financial need   
you intend to return to your country of residence   
you have applied for and have been accepted onto a post-graduate Master's degree programme at one of the institutions mentioned above   
applicants who are over 45 years of age will not normally be considered   

Applications are not currently being accepted but further details of how to apply will be available on the MBI Al Jaber Foundation website.

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