The RAU Africa Agricultural Leadership Award is open to new MSc Postgraduate African students starting courses in September 2026 and January 2027 and offers up to a £4,500 contribution to the tuition fee.
Application Deadline:
- Rolling applications (for entry September 2026 or January 2027)
Tell Me About The Scholarship:
The RAU Africa Agricultural Leadership Award is a targeted scholarship for African postgraduate students enrolling in taught MSc programmes at the Royal Agricultural University (RAU), England. It provides layered tuition fee support of up to £4,500 for one year, designed to empower future African leaders in agriculture, sustainability, food systems, and rural innovation.
Which Fields are Eligible?
- Sustainable Agriculture
- Food Systems
- Agri-business
- International Rural Development
- Ecology, Resource Management, and Climate-Resilient Farming
Type:
- Postgraduate Scholarship | MSc | Partial Tuition Funding
Who can Apply?
Applicants must:
- Be full-time, fee-paying African students.
- Hold an offer for an RAU taught MSc starting in September 2026 or January 2027.
- Meet RAU’s academic entry requirements (typically a degree equivalent to UK 2:1).
- Satisfy UK visa requirements.
- Demonstrate leadership potential and a clear link between studies and agricultural challenges in their home region.
How are Candidates Selected?
- Based on academic merit, leadership trajectory, and relevance of research interests to food security, sustainability, or rural innovation.
- Final selection after offer acceptance and deposit payment.
Which Countries Are Eligible?
- All African countries.
- Additional funding for students from: Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana, Rwanda, Uganda, South Africa, Zimbabwe.
Where will the Scholarship be Taken?
- Royal Agricultural University (RAU), Cirencester, England.
How Many Awards?
- Multiple awards available; each recipient receives between £2,000–£4,500 depending on eligibility.
What is the Benefit of the Scholarship?
- Baseline award: £2,000 tuition contribution.
- Country-specific award: +£1,000 (for Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana, Rwanda, Uganda, South Africa, Zimbabwe).
- Academic/research alignment award: +£1,000 (for food security, sustainability, ecology, or resource management focus).
- Early-payment bursary: +£500 (if fees paid within 2 weeks of unconditional offer).
- Maximum package: £4,500 tuition contribution for one year.
How Long Will the Scholarship Last?
- One academic year (MSc duration).
How to Apply:
- Apply for an MSc programme at RAU.
- Complete the online scholarship application form.
- Receive eligibility confirmation within two weeks.
- Final selection after offer acceptance and deposit payment.
