Soros Foundation / Open Society Scholarships: Scholarship for African Students

Scholarships for students from marginalized communities to study at select universities worldwide. Focus on human rights and governance.

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Quick Facts — Soros Foundation / Open Society Scholarships

Host CountryUnited Kingdom
Academic LevelMasters
Funding TypeFull Ride

Who Is Eligible for Soros Foundation / Open Society Scholarships?

This scholarship is open to students from: Algeria, Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cabo Verde, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Congo (Brazzaville), Congo (DRC), Cote d'Ivoire, Djibouti, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Tunisia, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe.

Applicants must be studying at the Masters level.

Eligible Fields of Study

Soros Foundation / Open Society Scholarships accepts applicants in the following fields: Human Rights Law, Political Science.

How to Apply for Soros Foundation / Open Society Scholarships

  1. Review the eligibility requirements above to confirm you qualify.
  2. Prepare your documents including academic transcripts, recommendation letters, and personal statement.
  3. Submit your application via the official website before the deadline.
  4. Track your application status on Scholar Africa.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible for Soros Foundation / Open Society Scholarships?

Soros Foundation / Open Society Scholarships is open to students from Algeria, Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cabo Verde, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Congo (Brazzaville), Congo (DRC), Cote d'Ivoire, Djibouti, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Tunisia, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe studying at the Masters level.

What does Soros Foundation / Open Society Scholarships cover?

This full ride scholarship covers tuition and may include additional benefits such as living expenses and travel costs.

How do I apply for Soros Foundation / Open Society Scholarships from Africa?

Create a free profile on Scholar Africa, find Soros Foundation / Open Society Scholarships in your matches, and apply directly through the official provider website.

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