Mo Ibrahim Foundation GDAI PhD Scholarship for Africans 2023/2024

 Apply Mo Ibrahim Foundation GDAI PhD Scholarship for Africans 2023, Mo Ibrahim African Foundation GDAI PhD Scholarship Application Guide 2023.

The 2023/2024 Mo Ibrahim Foundation GDAI PhD Scholarship for Africans Application portal is still open for those who wish to be part of their ongoing scholarship program. Interested persons should kindly go through the article below for the step to step guide on how to apply for Mo Ibrahim Foundation GDAI PhD African Scholarship 2023.

• Scholarship Category: Postgraduate
• Country to Study: United Kingdom
• School to Study: University of London
• Application Deadline: March 31, 2023

About Mo Ibrahim Foundation GDAI PhD Scholarship for Africans

The Centre of African Studies offers 1 PhD scholarship to African nationals as part of the Governance for Development in Africa Initiative funded by the Mo Ibrahim Foundation.

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Applications are invited for PhD studentships focused on the area of state capacities, governance and bureaucracy for development. This may include projects designed to understand public sector governance capabilities, political settlements, state business relations, the governance of state owned enterprises, the governance of development policy design and implementation, and so on. But applications must focus on the public sector/state/civil service, on governance, and on development. 

What is the Aim and Benefit of the 2023 Mo Ibrahim Foundation GDAI PhD Scholarship?

The major thing you are going to benefit from the Mo Ibrahim Foundation Scholarship is that it is a  Fully-Funded Scholarship for African Students.

What Are the Requirements for Mo Ibrahim Foundation GDAI PhD Scholarship Qualification?

• Applicant first secure an unconditional offer for the PhD at SOAS University of London in eligible departments.
• He/she is expected to have obtained relevant bachelor and master’s degree from a recognized institution of higher learning.
• You must have the ability to exhibit excellent educational and leadership abilities.

Documents Required for the 2023 Mo Ibrahim Foundation GDAI PhD Scholarship Application

• Your research proposal (as sent to the SOAS Admissions Office)
• one academic reference (to be sent directly by referee to ab17@soas.ac.uk)
• A copy of the unconditional offer received from SOAS admissions office
• CV (please include your email address)
• 2 pages max statement outlining knowledge and interest in governance-related issues.

How to Apply for Mo Ibrahim Foundation GDAI PhD Scholarship 2023/2024

Interested and qualified? Go to Mo Ibrahim Foundation on docs.google.com to apply

• In order to be considered for funding, applicants must first secure an UNCONDITIONAL OFFER for the PhD by applying directly to the SOAS Doctoral School.
• Once the place is secured, the applicants can apply for the scholarship. Candidates will be assessed on academic merit by a panel consisting of SOAS academic members. The assessment of your application will be based on the information in your scholarship application.

NOTE: By 31st of March you must have an Unconditional offer for PhD in order to be considered for funding. Note that it takes 8 weeks to receive an offer of admission for PhD, therefore to apply for the PhD at least or before January 2023.