Location: United Kingdom
Program: Undergraduate Programme
Eligibility: International Students from African Countries
Duration: Up to 5 years
Deadline: January 31, 2027
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The University of Dundee Vice-Chancellor’s Africa Undergraduate Scholarship is a generous multi-year tuition fee reduction award open exclusively to international students from African countries who are enrolling in a full-time, on-campus undergraduate programme at the University of Dundee in January 2027. The scholarship is valued at £6,500 in the entry year and £4,000 for each subsequent year of study for up to 5 years, with a maximum cumulative value of £22,500, making it one of the most financially substantial undergraduate scholarships the university offers to African students. Eligible programmes must carry tuition fees of £21,800 per year or above, with Medicine and Dentistry excluded, and applicants progressing through International College Dundee (ICD) are also eligible, with the scholarship applied upon their progression to the main University of Dundee degree.
The University of Dundee is a leading Scottish research university with a strong tradition of academic excellence and a deep commitment to global engagement and widening access to higher education. Consistently ranked among the top universities in the United Kingdom for teaching quality, research impact, and student experience, the university welcomes students from across Africa and the wider world into a vibrant, internationally diverse campus community. Through flagship initiatives like the Vice-Chancellor’s Africa Undergraduate Scholarship, the University of Dundee demonstrates its dedication to supporting talented students from the African continent and empowering them to achieve their full academic potential in a world-class learning environment.
Benefits of the Scholarship
This scholarship will provide the following to its recipients:
- £6,500 in the entry year of study
- £4,000 per subsequent year of study, for up to 5 years
- Maximum cumulative award value of £22,500
- Automatic consideration — no separate application required
- Other benefits
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Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following:
- Must be a national of an eligible African country (as listed on the official scholarship page)
- Must hold an offer for a full-time, on-campus undergraduate programme at the University of Dundee; Medicine and Dentistry are excluded
- Programme tuition fee must be £21,800 per year or above
- Must hold confirmed International Fee Status as determined by the University of Dundee and indicated in the offer letter
- Applicants from International College Dundee (ICD) are eligible provided all above criteria are met, with the scholarship applied upon progression to the University of Dundee degree
- Must be commencing studies in January 2027
Note: Kindly check the official webpage for full and detailed requirements
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Selection Criteria
The University of Dundee Vice-Chancellor’s Africa Undergraduate Scholarship requires no separate application and is assessed automatically by the University Admissions Team based on the information provided during the course application process, with eligibility confirmed upon verification that the applicant holds international fee status, is a national of an eligible African country, and holds an offer for a qualifying full-time on-campus undergraduate programme with fees of £21,800 or above, excluding Medicine and Dentistry; ICD applicants who meet all criteria will also be considered, with the scholarship applied at the point of progression to their main University of Dundee degree programme.
How to Apply
CLICK HERE to visit the official webpage and submit your application.
