The Africa Excellence Scholarship value is £2,000 in your first full academic year of study (for all successful applicants on a foundation, undergraduate, or postgraduate programme). Applicants on a foundation/pathway programme delivered at Teesside University International Study Centre are not eligible for the scholarship but will be considered for the scholarship on progression to a full degree programme at Teesside University.
When is the deadline for applications?
31 October 2025.
Applicants must hold an offer by this date to be considered by the International Scholarships Committee.
Describe the award to me:
The Africa Excellence Scholarship is offered by Teesside University to support outstanding international students from Africa who demonstrate high academic potential before joining the University.
The scholarship aims to recognize excellence and ease the financial burden of studying in the UK by providing a £2,000 fee waiver in the first full academic year of study.
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Which fields qualify?
All foundation, undergraduate, and postgraduate programmes at Teesside University qualify, except:
- Foundation/pathway programmes delivered at Teesside University International Study Centre (students from this group may be considered upon progressing to a full degree).
The type:
Partially funded tuition fee waiver (£2,000 discount in the first academic year).
Who is eligible to apply?
To qualify, applicants must:
- Be nationals of eligible African countries (see list below).
- Be full-time sponsored or self-funded students paying international fees.
- Be studying on-campus in Middlesbrough or Darlington.
- Be starting a foundation, undergraduate, or postgraduate programme in January 2026.
- Have paid their deposit and accepted their offer before the scholarship is applied.
- Hold an offer of admission by 31 October 2025.
Eligible countries include:
Angola, Botswana, Cameroon, Congo (People’s Republic), Côte d’Ivoire, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gambia, Ghana, Kenya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.
How do they choose applicants?
Selection is made by the International Scholarships Committee at Teesside University.
Students are automatically considered based on their course application — no separate scholarship form is required.
The committee may review:
- Academic achievements
- Financial background
- Strength of application
- Interview performance (if applicable)
Scholarship offers are limited and competitive.
Which nations are qualified?
Applicants from the following African countries are eligible:
Angola, Botswana, Cameroon, Congo (People’s Republic), Côte d’Ivoire, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gambia, Ghana, Kenya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.
Where will the prize be accepted?
At Teesside University, located in Middlesbrough and Darlington, United Kingdom.
(Teesside University Online and Teesside University courses outside the UK are not eligible.)
How many honors?
A limited number of scholarships are available each year. Awards are made at the discretion of the International Scholarships Committee.
What advantage does the award offer?
- A £2,000 tuition fee reduction in your first full academic year.
- Automatic consideration (no separate application required).
- Recognition of academic excellence and potential.
What’s the duration of the award?
Applies to the first full academic year of study only.
How do I apply?
- No separate scholarship application is required.
- Submit your Teesside University course application before 31 October 2025.
- If successful, you will be notified by email after the application deadline.
- You must pay your deposit and accept your offer before the deadline specified in the scholarship email to confirm the award.
- Failure to meet the deadline will result in the offer being withdrawn and given to another eligible student.
Visit the Award Webpage for Details:
🔗 Teesside University Africa Excellence Scholarship
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