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FutureLearn ‘Change the World’ Scholarship - Essay Competition

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![](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/future-learn.png) [starportillo](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/author/beyondstellar/) [November 16, 2021November 16, 2021](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/2021/11/16/) Change the world – and your future – with life-changing learning, exclusive mentorship, and funding to make your goals a reality. The FutureLearn ‘Change the World’ Scholarship shall be staging an essay competition for big dreamers, future leaders, blue-sky-thinkers, and creative solution makers in the fields of: - Tech and coding - Mental health - Teaching - Sustainability / Climate studies All you need to apply is brilliant vision, bold optimism, and out-of-the-box thinking. Start turning your ideas into reality! **Application deadline:** November 30, 2021 - [Benefits of the FutureLearn ‘Change the World’ Scholarship](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/futurelearn-change-the-world-scholarship-essay-competition/#h-benefits-of-the-futurelearn-change-the-world-scholarship) - [Eligibility Criteria for Interested Participants](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/futurelearn-change-the-world-scholarship-essay-competition/#h-eligibility-criteria-for-interested-participants) - [How to Apply for the Essay Competition](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/futurelearn-change-the-world-scholarship-essay-competition/#h-how-to-apply-for-the-essay-competition) * * * Stay in the loop! Get weekly updates on new scholarships offerings here. * * * ## Benefits of the FutureLearn ‘Change the World’ Scholarship The FutureLearn Scholarship is a fantastic opportunity for young trailblazers to make a difference in the world by becoming the change they want to see. They aim to provide transformative online learning tools and guidance while participants supply ground-breaking ideas and raw talent. As a FutureLearn scholar, qualified participants are entitled to get: - £4,000 of free learning from FutureLearn and The Open University. - £1,000 that can be used towards home study, specialist learning tools, or equipment. - 8 hours of world-class mentorship and coaching from leading industry experts. The organizers will also be offering 100 runners up a free 12-month subscription to FutureLearn Unlimited. That means limitless access to all of FutureLearn’s short courses for a year. ## Eligibility Criteria for Interested Participants Applicants must submit a 300-word essay advising how they intend to change the world, and be prepared to participate in a video interview if shortlisted. ## How to Apply for the Essay Competition FutureLearn is looking for the world’s most daring and brightest inventors to stand up and explain how their passion will help them create a better future. To apply, simply respond to the following three questions at the final stage of your application: - Which of FutureLearn’s four focus topics appeals to you the most? - How you’re going to make a name for yourself in it - Why is it so thrilling right now? - Say why your topic area matters and how you’d make a difference, whether you’re serious about sustainability, addicted to coding, enthusiastic about education, or want to lead in mental health. However you want to make a difference, your application has to catch the eye of: - **Hussain Manawer:** Poet and Mental Health activist - **Tim Plyming:** Managing Director of Paid Short Courses & Microcredentials at The Open University - **Professor Rachid Hourizi:** Director of the Institute of Coding - **Professor Craig Hassed:** Director of Education at Monash Centre for Consciousness and Contemplative Studies - **Dr. Ella Gilbert:** Climate Scientist & Presenter - **Andria Zafirakou:** Winner of the Global Teacher Prize 2018. - **Rita F. D’Aoust:** Associate Dean of Teaching and Learning, Johns Hopkins School of Nursing. Start your application process today by filling out the [online application form.](https://www.futurelearn.com/info/scholarship-signup) If successful, you’ll get an email inviting you to the final online interview stage. 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Eligibility criteria

Always cross-check eligibility against the sponsor's official site before applying — sponsor rules can change between intakes.

  • Citizen or permanent resident of an eligible African country
  • Strong academic record — typically a minimum GPA equivalent to a UK 2:1 / US 3.3
  • English-language proficiency demonstrated by IELTS, TOEFL or an MOI letter
  • Two academic or professional references able to speak to your potential

Required documents

A planning baseline drawn from how 90%+ of African scholarship sponsors structure their checklist. The sponsor's portal is the source of truth for any single application.

  • Valid international passport (bio page scan)
  • Most recent academic transcripts (sealed or e-verified copies)
  • Curriculum vitae / résumé (1–2 pages, reverse-chronological)
  • Personal statement or motivation letter (500–1,000 words, tailored to the sponsor)
  • Two to three reference letters (academic for students, professional for working applicants)
  • Proof of English proficiency (IELTS, TOEFL or Duolingo) — Medium-of-Instruction letter may substitute for Anglophone-Africa graduates
  • Passport-sized photograph meeting ICAO biometric standards
  • Country-of-origin proof (national ID or birth certificate) — required by many Africa-focused funders

Deadline timeline

The sponsor has not published a fixed deadline yet. Use the milestones below as a generic 12-month plan; substitute dates once the intake window opens.

  1. 12 months out

    Register for tests (IELTS/TOEFL/SAT/GRE), shortlist 3–5 universities, identify referees.

  2. 6 months out

    Sit your tests, draft a personal statement, request transcripts and confirm reference letters.

  3. 3 months out

    Finalise essays, upload supporting documents, complete the online application portal.

  4. 1 month out

    Final review, double-check uploaded files, submit a week before the deadline to avoid portal issues.

  5. Application deadline

    Submit by 23:59 in the sponsor's stated time zone — usually local to the sponsor, not your country.

Frequently asked questions

Who can apply for the FutureLearn ‘Change the World’ Scholarship - Essay Competition?+

Applicants must be eligible African nationals applying at the the stated level level, meet the academic and English-language requirements set by Various, and be able to relocate to the host country for the duration of the programme.

Is the FutureLearn ‘Change the World’ Scholarship - Essay Competition fully funded?+

Funding model: Funding type varies — check the official site. Where listed as fully funded, the award typically covers tuition, monthly stipend, health insurance and round-trip airfare. Always confirm the latest funding breakdown on the sponsor's official page.

When is the application deadline?+

The application deadline is varies by intake — see the official site. Submit at least one week early — sponsor portals frequently slow or fail in the final 24 hours, and late submissions are not accepted under any circumstances.

What documents do I need to apply?+

At minimum: passport bio page, academic transcripts, CV, personal statement, two to three references, and an English-language test score (IELTS, TOEFL or Duolingo). Research-led Masters and PhD applications also require a research proposal and a writing sample.

How can I improve my chance of winning?+

Apply early, tailor every essay to the specific sponsor (do not recycle a generic statement), secure at least one reference who knows your work in detail, and apply to two or three additional scholarships in parallel — never rely on a single application.