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University of Kent International Student Scholarships
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- Various
- Host country
- Egypt
- Region
- Africa
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###### As a leading academic institution within the UK, the University of Kent is committed to the transformative power of education and research.
The University of Kent has a wide range of foundation, undergraduate, and postgraduate degrees that can now be made even more accessible globally through several international student scholarships.
### Table of contents
- [About the University of Kent](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/university-of-kent-international-student-scholarships/#h-about-the-university-of-kent)
- [Available International Student Scholarships](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/university-of-kent-international-student-scholarships/#h-available-international-student-scholarships)
- [Kent Success Scholarships for International Undergraduate Students](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/university-of-kent-international-student-scholarships/#h-kent-success-scholarships-for-international-undergraduate-students)
- [Chevening Scholarships](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/university-of-kent-international-student-scholarships/#h-chevening-scholarships)
- [British Council GREAT Scholarship: China, Egypt, Ghana, India, Kenya, Malaysia, Thailand](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/university-of-kent-international-student-scholarships/#h-british-council-great-scholarship-china-egypt-ghana-india-kenya-malaysia-thailand)
- [The Bestway Foundation Scholarship](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/university-of-kent-international-student-scholarships/#h-the-bestway-foundation-scholarship)
- [International Multimedia Journalism MA Global Scholarship](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/university-of-kent-international-student-scholarships/#h-international-multimedia-journalism-ma-global-scholarship)
- [How to Apply](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/university-of-kent-international-student-scholarships/#h-how-to-apply)
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## About the University of Kent
With a student body representing over 157 nationalities, the University of Kent provides a unique and well-rounded international student experience.
Involved largely in enhancing the employability of their students, Kent adapts with global standards by focusing on employability-focused degrees, internship opportunities, our award-winning careers advisory service, and a range of extra-curricular opportunities to boost international students’ CVs and develop their employability skills.
In the most recent Research Excellence Framework, Kent was ranked in the top 20 for research intensity in the Times Higher Education, outperforming 11 of the 24 elite Russell Group universities. Because their academics are engaged in high-level research as well as teaching, international students can study with some of the most influential thinkers in their field.
## Available International Student Scholarships
Kent offers a comprehensive variety of scholarships to international students who achieve outstanding academic merits from entry-level and beyond in their undergraduate and postgraduate studies.
Read on to discover which scholarship opportunity fits you best.
### Kent Success Scholarships for International Undergraduate Students
Up to 20 awards are available for the Kent Success Scholarships. A scholarship amount of £2,000 is paid towards the cost of tuition fees and is offered to nationals of any country paying overseas fees.
On another note, the University of Kent encourages applications from the University’s strategic priority countries, which are listed here by the International Officer.
### Chevening Scholarships
Chevening Scholarships are the UK government’s global scholarship program, funded by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) and partner organizations.
The program offers awards for outstanding scholars from around the world who wish to study postgraduate courses (typically a one-year masters) at universities in the UK.
Furthermore, the opportunity shall cover tuition fees at the home rate, a stipend, and additional expenses.
The University of Kent is also generously co-funding a number of Chevening Awards available to applicants from Malaysia, Turkey, and Nigeria.
### British Council GREAT Scholarship: China, Egypt, Ghana, India, Kenya, Malaysia, Thailand
The GREAT Scholarships program is funded jointly by the UK Government’s GREAT Britain campaign, the British Council, and the University of Kent, as part of the Study UK campaign.
GREAT is delighted to offer dedicated international student scholarships of £10,000 to Chinese, Ghanaian, Indian, Kenyan, Malaysian, and Thai passport holders applying for a taught master’s program based at one of their UK campuses. The award will go towards one year of tuition fees.
Scholarships will be awarded as follows: China (x2), India (x2), Thailand (x2), Malaysia (x1), Ghana (x1), Egypt (x1), Kenya (x1) for a total of 10 awards available in 2021.
### The Bestway Foundation Scholarship
Together with The Bestway Foundation, Kent is delighted to offer 8 scholarships of £30,000 (tuition fees plus maintenance) to students from and domiciled in Pakistan, applying to their postgraduate one-year masters programs in Science, Technology, and Mathematics.
### International Multimedia Journalism MA Global Scholarship
The Centre for Journalism is pleased to offer this scholarship to all overseas students (including EU students) to support their studies at the University of Kent.
This award provided a stipend of £2,500 to entrants who meet the stated eligibility conditions. The scholarship will be given in a single installment in the second term of the program. The University will assess eligibility for the award after an application for entry to International Multimedia Journalism MA has been submitted. No further application for the award is required.
## How to Apply
To start your application, please visit the University of Kent’s [scholarship search page](https://www.kent.ac.uk/scholarships/search) and read up on the opportunity you are interested in applying for.
If you have any questions regarding the international scholarships process, then please contact [international@kent.ac.uk](mailto:international@kent.ac.uk).
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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
- Currently applying to or enrolled at the Masters level
- Willing to study in Egypt
- 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
- Research proposal or statement of purpose (500–2,000 words for PhD)
- Published or unpublished writing sample (PhD and research-led Masters)
- 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.
- 12 months out
Register for tests (IELTS/TOEFL/SAT/GRE), shortlist 3–5 universities, identify referees.
- 6 months out
Sit your tests, draft a personal statement, request transcripts and confirm reference letters.
- 3 months out
Finalise essays, upload supporting documents, complete the online application portal.
- 1 month out
Final review, double-check uploaded files, submit a week before the deadline to avoid portal issues.
- 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 University of Kent International Student Scholarships?+
Applicants must be eligible African nationals applying at the Masters level, meet the academic and English-language requirements set by Various, and be able to relocate to Egypt for the duration of the programme.
Is the University of Kent International Student Scholarships 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.