Wellcome Trust International Masters Fellowships: Scholarship for African Students

Fellowships enabling talented researchers from low- and middle-income countries to gain Masters-level research training.

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Quick Facts — Wellcome Trust International Masters Fellowships

Host CountryUnited Kingdom
Academic LevelMasters
Funding TypeOther

Who Is Eligible for Wellcome Trust International Masters Fellowships?

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

Wellcome Trust International Masters Fellowships accepts applicants in the following fields: Artificial Intelligence.

How to Apply for Wellcome Trust International Masters Fellowships

  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 Wellcome Trust International Masters Fellowships?

Wellcome Trust International Masters Fellowships 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 Wellcome Trust International Masters Fellowships cover?

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

How do I apply for Wellcome Trust International Masters Fellowships from Africa?

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