Dundee Vice-Chancellor's Africa Undergraduate Scholarship
A partial tuition scholarship (£6,500 entry year, £4,000 subsequent years) for African international undergraduates at the University of Dundee. January 2027 entry deadline: 31 January 2027.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Undergraduate
Destination
United Kingdom
Funding
£6,500 in the first year of study, then £4,000 per year for subsequent years. Maximum total value up to £22,500.
Eligible applicants
For students from Africa
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Overview
Dundee Vice-Chancellor's Africa Undergraduate Scholarship is offered by University of Dundee for Undergraduate study in United Kingdom. Details were checked against the provider’s official page on October 11, 2026.
Application checklist
What you’ll need
The confirmed essentials for this application. Always check the official source before applying.
- Official application form or online applicationRequired
What this scholarship covers
£6,500 tuition reduction in entry year
Included
£4,000 per year for subsequent years (up to 5 years)
Included
£6,500 in the first year of study, then £4,000 per year for subsequent years. Maximum total value up to £22,500. Award components, amounts, and exclusions can change by intake, programme, nationality, or host institution, so confirm them on the official provider page.
Are you eligible?
Eligibility review
Checked against the official criteria on October 11, 2026
International students
Conditional
Domestic students
See official criteria
Scholarship scope
University-specific
Last eligibility check
October 11, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- For students domiciled in African countries with International fee status.
- International eligibility
- Covers students domiciled in any African country.
Academic requirements
- Minimum grades / GPANot published
- No fixed minimum grade is listed for this scholarship. Check the provider’s current call for academic requirements.
Study restrictions and coverage
- Universities
- University of Dundee
- Countries
- United Kingdom
Official eligibility summary
For international fee-paying undergraduate students domiciled in an African country, holding an offer for an eligible undergraduate programme at Dundee (excludes Medicine and Dentistry).
Applicant profile
- For students from Africa
Study route
- Undergraduate study in United Kingdom
Current-cycle criteria
- For international fee-paying undergraduate students domiciled in an African country, holding an offer for an eligible undergraduate programme at Dundee (excludes Medicine and Dentistry).
What to confirm for this cycle
Scholarship details can change from one application cycle to the next. Check these points on the official page before you apply.
- Current eligibility rules
- Current funding and benefits
- Current deadline and application route
Required documents
- Academic and identity documents requested in the current call
- Admission, language, or recommendation evidence where required
How to apply
- 1
Apply for admission to an eligible undergraduate programme at the University of Dundee.
- 2
No separate scholarship application — the Admissions Team automatically reviews eligibility.
- 3
Ensure your domicile is confirmed as an African country in your offer letter.
Application timeline
Application cycle
January 2027 entry: deadline 31 January 2027 (currently open). September 2026 entry: closed 28 August 2026. September 2027 entry: deadline ~October 2027.
The listed deadline is January 31, 2027. Confirm it on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
University of Dundee
Official scholarship source
Last checked October 11, 2026
Your next steps
- 01Read the official programme guidance.
- 02Confirm eligibility, funding, and the deadline.
- 03Check the current application cycle.
- 04Apply through the official provider.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next deadline?
The listed deadline is January 31, 2027. Confirm that it remains current on the official provider page.
Why do some details vary?
Scholarship conditions can differ by intake, study programme, nationality, and host institution. The official provider page is the source of the current rules.