Scholarships

Africa Undergraduate Scholarship

 

The details
Undergraduate
2025-2026
Africa
All departments

If you're an international student from a member state of the African Union and are self-funding your undergraduate studies, you could be eligible for a scholarship, paid as a discount on your tuition fee.

Member state of African Union Scholarship amount
Egypt £4,000 per scholarship for all years of study 
All other member states of the African Union  £4,000 per scholarship for the first year of study (Year 1)  

How to apply

If you meet all the eligibility criteria, you will automatically be considered for this award. You don’t need to complete an application form. The University will assess your eligibility based on your country of domicile and fee status that you submit on your application for your place at Essex.

Full details

Please read the full terms and conditions before applying for or accepting a scholarship or bursary. They contain important information about eligibility, if you need to complete an application form and how you'll receive your funding.

Africa Scholarship Programme Undergraduate - Terms and conditions for 2025-2026 entry (.pdf)

If you're a current student looking for information about an award you received, see our terms and conditions for previous years.