Mo Ibrahim Foundation MSc scholarship in Governance and State-building - 2013

The International Development Department at the University of Birmingham is pleased to announce an opportunity to undertake the MSc in Governance and State-building, followed by a six-month internship at IDD and six months with the Mo Ibrahim Foundation in London with a full scholarship.

Eligibility

• 1st class Honours degree or equivalent
• Adequate capacity in written and spoken English. 
• Experience in economics and statistics, demonstrated through a good mark received for at least one course at undergraduate level. 
• Applicants must be African nationals domiciled (or permanent residents) in an African country. 

Application processApplications must be received through the University online application system, accessed via www.birmingham.ac.uk by the 10th June 2013. In addition to the normal University requirements for supporting documents, candidates must also upload a 500 word statement and CV. This statement should set out why the applicant is the best candidate for the scholarship. Candidates must also send an email to Mrs Debra Beard (d.l.beard@bham.ac.uk) informing IDD of their wish to be considered for the scholarship. Please include ‘Mo Ibrahim Scholarship’ in the subject line of the email.

The scholarship includes:
Full tuition fee
Air fare to and from the United Kingdom and visa
Monthly stipend of £920 for 18 months
Arrival allowance of £920

The remaining six months for the internship will be funded directly to the successful candidate by the Mo Ibrahim Foundation.

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