Sahel, Middle East and Horn of Africa Scholarships 2026

The Sahel, Middle East and Horn of Africa Scholarships are offered by The University of Edinburgh to support students from selected countries in the Sahel, Middle East and Horn of Africa regions. The scheme is designed to widen access to postgraduate study and help talented international students take up a taught master's degree at the university in the United Kingdom.

These scholarships are typically intended for Master's-level study and are linked specifically to eligible postgraduate taught programmes at the University of Edinburgh. Awards generally focus on reducing the cost of tuition, although the exact value and whether any additional support is included can vary by year and programme guidance.

Applicants usually need to be nationals of an eligible country in the target regions and must have applied for admission to an eligible programme at the University of Edinburgh. Selection is commonly based on academic merit and the strength of the application. As with most university scholarships, candidates should check programme-specific conditions carefully, including any residency, fee-status, or course restrictions.

Students normally apply through the University of Edinburgh's scholarship application process after, or alongside, applying for admission to an eligible master's programme. Because award details can change between application cycles, applicants should review the official scholarship page for the latest information on eligible countries, covered programmes, award value, and key dates.