Eni Scholarships at St Antony’s College, University of Oxford

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Deadline: 10 or 24 January 2020 depending on the program
Open to: Residents of Angola, Ghana, Mozambique, Nigeria, and the Republic of the Congo
Benefits: Fully funded degree

Description

St Antony’s College, University of Oxford, in partnership with the international integrated energy company Eni, is offering up to three students from Angola, Ghana, Mozambique, Nigeria, or the Republic of the Congo (Congo-Brazzaville) the opportunity to study for a fully funded degree in 2020/21.

This scholarships will allow St Antony’s to admit up to three of the best African students irrespective of means and will add immeasurably to the diverse and intellectual character of the College. This is part of a joint initiative between Eni & St Antony’s College to invest in and strengthen African leadership.

St Antony’s and Eni are equally keen to provide encouragement and where possible, structured incentives for Eni Scholars to continue their studies or find useful employment back in their home country after graduating from Oxford. Discussions about this are ongoing and scholars will be informed of relevant contacts and partnerships as they emerge.

Eligibility

The scholarships are open to applicants who are ordinarily resident in Angola, Ghana, Mozambique, Nigeria, and the Republic of the Congo (Congo-Brazzaville). Preference will be given to applicants whose first degree is from an African university.

The scholarships will be awarded on the basis of both academic merit and potential and financial need. Preference will be given to applicants who have clear ambitions to use their accumulated learning to benefit their home country after graduation.

Benefits

100% of university and college fees, and an annual grant for living costs of GBP 14,553 for 12 month courses and GBP 10,915 for 9 month courses. The stipend for courses with different durations will be adjusted accordingly.

The scholarship also covers one economy return airfare from your home country to the UK at the start and end of your course.

How to Apply?

Interested candidates should Apply online to the University of Oxford for one of the eligible courses as listed above. The application must be submitted for graduate study to the University by the January deadline (10 or 24 January 2020 depending on the program) and the applicant must have secured a place on your chosen program of study by the final completion date (9 March 2020).

Once the candidate have applied to the University, they should complete the online Eni Scholarship application form. The deadline for submission of the form is 5pm, UK time, on Monday 9 March 2020.

For more information, please visit the official website.