Scholarships

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British Council administers various UK scholarships on behalf of organisations such as the Commonwealth Scholarships Commission and The UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office. Not all Scholarships are offered in all countries in Sub-Saharan Africa.  Please visit each scholarship’s page or contact your local British Council office for more information.

For more information about UK universities, courses of study, visa requirements and learning English in the UK, please visit our Study in the UK page.

Chevening scholarships

Are you under 35 and experienced in your chosen career? This prestigious award could fund your studies and create worldwide opportunities. The British Council is no longer the administrator of the Chevening Scholarships programme. For all enquiries please contact info@chevening.org.
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COMMONWEALTH SCHOLARSHIPS

Are you a graduate student? Or a mid-career academic or professional? Would you like to study or train abroad? Commonwealth Scholarships and Fellowships can help you broaden your horizons, experience another culture and further your education.

Mansion House Scholarship

Are you a student or young business executive with a passion for financial services? The Mansion House Scholarship Scheme can help you travel to the United Kingdom to study, train or gain work experience in the Financial Services Sector.

Links to further support

Are you researching organisations to apply to for scholarships and funding? We have gathered a comprehensive list of websites to help you find alternative options to fund your studies.

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