Full Scholarships in UK at University of Oxford for African and Developing Countries students 2013

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The University of Oxford, UK has a reputation for offering several scholarships for international students from developing countries in Africa, Asia, Middle East etc. This is intended to assist students from developing world gain high quality UK education by providing scholarships for undergraduate and postgraduate students to study for Masters and PhD degrees. The following UK scholarships are available to study at University of Oxford In 2012 academic year. To be eligible for these scholarships, you must apply for admission to study at the University. Click Each Title to read full scholarship details.

Reach Oxford Scholarships for Developing Countries

Nationality: Developing Countries (see list from link)
Level of study: Full-time undergraduate degrees
Subject: All subjects except Medicine
Duration: Varies
Number of awards: Not specified
University and college fees, full grant for living expenses; return flight to the UK at the start and end of the course.
You must make an application to the University through UCAS and be successful in gaining a place.
The scholarship application form will be available to download from January 2013

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Rhodes Annual Scholarships for International students

Nationality: Select Countries (see list from link)
Level of study: Full-time Postgraduate degrees
Subject: All subjects
Duration: Up to three years
Number of awards: 83

Oppenheimer Fund scholarships for South African Students

Nationality: South African
Level of study: Full-time Postgraduate degrees
Subject: All subjects
Duration: One years or more subject to satisfactory academic progress
Number of awards: 2
Application Deadline
6 January 2013 for Medical Sciences and Philosophy
20 January 2013 for all other subjects

The Kufuor Postgraduate Scholarship for Ghanaian Students at Exeter College

Nationality: Ghanaian
Level of study: Full-time Postgraduate degrees
Subject: All subjects
Duration: One years or more subject to satisfactory academic progress
Number of awards: 2
The Scholarship is tenable from 1 October 2011 for one year, renewable for a further two years, and is worth £5,500 per annum in addition to the Clarendon Award.

Wolfson Full Postgraduate Scholarships in the Humanities

Nationality: All nationalities
Level of study: DPhil only
Subject: History, Literature And Languages
Duration: Three years
Number of awards: 6
100% of university and college fees, and a grant for living costs of at least £15,000 per annum. Funds for research and training costs will also be available to scholars. Awards are made for three years.
Application Deadline
6 January 2013 for Medical Sciences and Philosophy;
20 January 2013 for all other subjects

Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies Scholarships (OCISS)

Nationality: Africa and Asia (See list from link)
Level of study: Full-time Postgraduate degrees
Subject: All subjects
Duration: period of fee liability (usually the same length as the course) 2011/2012
Number of awards: Up to five awards will be available, at least 2 will be to UK students
100% of university and college fees, and a grant for living costs (the rate in 2010-11 was £11,700).
Application Deadline
Candidates should apply before the following Deadlines:
7 January 2011 for Medical Sciences and Philosophy;
14 January 2011 for Said Business School applicants;
21 January 2011 for all other subjects.

Waverley – African Studies Centre Joint Scholarship

Nationality: Sub-Saharan African
Level of study: Masters degree
Subject: MScAfrican Studies
Duration: Full period of study
Number of awards: 1
100% of university and college fees, and a grant for living expenses of £13,590 p/a (including return flights).
Application Deadline 2: 20 January 2012 will be considered

King Abdullah II of Jordan Generations for Peace Scholarship

Nationality: Any
Level of study: DPhil degrees (applicants for MPhil courses may be considered in exceptional cases
Subject: Research into sport and conflict resolution
Duration: Period of fee liability (normally the same length as the course)
Number of awards: Not specified
100% of university and college fees, and a grant for living costs (rate to be confirmed). Some support may also be available for fieldwork expenses.
Application Deadline
Closing date to apply for scholarship is 6 or 20 January 2012, depending on your course

The Weidenfeld Scholarships and Leadership Programme for Developing Countries

Nationality: Various (See link)
Level of study: Full-time graduate degrees
Subject: All
Duration: Period of fee liability (usually the same length as the course)
Number of awards: Approximately 40 overall (of whom 5 will be US candidates)
100% of university and college fees, and a grant for living costs (the rate in 2011-12 was £13,500)
Application Deadline
6 January 2013 for Medical Sciences and Philosophy;
20 January 2013 for all other subjects).

UK: Clarendon Fund Scholarship for International Students

Nationality: Any
Level of study: All Full time and part time graduate degree
Subject: Any
Duration: Full Period of fee liability (normally the same length as the course)
Number of awards: Not specified
Scholarships cover tuition and college fees in full and a generous grant for living expenses.
The grant for living expenses for scholars on a full-time in 2010-11 is GBP£13,590, which is normally sufficient to cover the living expenses of a single student living in Oxford.
Application Deadline
The closing date for Graduate Admissions for 2012/13 is Friday 20 January 2013.

Eni Full Masters Scholarship at St Antony’s College for African Students

Nationality: Angola, Nigeria, Ghana
Level of study: Full-time masters degrees
Subject: Selected courses relating to international relations, politics, economics, history and anthropology (see link)
Duration: Period of fee liability (usually the same length as the course)
Number of awards: 3
The opportunity of fully funded scholarships, including fees and living expenses
Application Deadline
March 2013

Skoll Masters Scholarship in Social Entrepreneurship for International Students

Nationality: Any
Level of study: Full-time masters degrees
Subject: MBA in Social Entrepreneurship
Duration: Period of fee liability (usually the same length as the course)
Number of awards: 5
The Skoll Scholarship covers full costs of Said Business School tuition and college fees. The Scholarship also covers partial living expenses based on need, up to an additional £8,000.
Scholarship Application Deadline
Stage 1: 14 October 2011
Stage 2: 20 January 2013

Felix Foundation Scholarship for Students from developing countries (Masters & PhD)

Nationality: India and other Developing Countries
Level of study: Full-time graduate degrees
Subject: Any
Duration: Period of fee liability (usually the same length as the course)
Number of awards: Not Specified
The Felix Foundation offers Postgraduate Scholarships 2012 for Students from India and Other Developing Countries.
Felix scholarships are offered at three universities – the University of Oxford, the University of Reading and the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), part of the University of London.
Application Deadline
Oxford: 06 January 2012 for Medical Sciences and Philosophy
20th January 2012 for all other subjects
Reading: 10 February 2012
SOAS: 31 January 2012

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