University of Warwick Africa Scholarship: Is It Still Open?

Prospective African students wishing to study in the United Kingdom may still have an opportunity to receive financial support from the University of Warwick. However, applicants should note that the university offers different funding opportunities for African students, each with its own eligibility requirements and application process.

I checked the University of Warwick's scholarship information on 9 November 2026 to establish which opportunities are currently available, who qualifies and what applicants need to prepare.

Who is the scholarship for?

One of the current opportunities is the WMG Africa Bursary, offered through Warwick Manufacturing Group. It provides an automatic £4,000 reduction in tuition fees for eligible African students.

To qualify, applicants must:

• Be nationals of an African country.

• Be classified as overseas fee-paying students.

• Have an offer to study on an eligible, full-time WMG master's (MSc) programme.

• Be self-funded or financing their studies through a student loan.

• Be starting their studies in September 2027.

The bursary is intended for students undertaking campus-based, full-time MSc programmes at Warwick. It is applied towards tuition fees rather than paid directly to students for accommodation or everyday expenses.

There are also WMG Excellence Scholarships, offering awards of £5,000, £8,000, £10,000 and £15,000. These are merit-based and consider applicants' academic achievements and professional experience. However, receiving an Excellence Scholarship means the regional Africa Bursary is superseded.

Is the scholarship still open, and what is the deadline?

As of 9 November 2026, the WMG Africa Bursary is listed for students beginning their studies in September 2027.

Of great essence the , Warwick does not publish a separate application deadline for this automatic bursary on its current scholarship page. Students must first secure an offer for an eligible master's course. Therefore, prospective applicants should check the relevant course application deadlines and apply early rather than assume the bursary has a fixed closing date.

The university also offers the Ashinaga Warwick Scholarships for eligible undergraduate students from Sub-Saharan Africa. This is a separate opportunity for students who have lost one or both parents, or grew up with a single parent. Applications are handled through Ashinaga, and its application timetable should be checked separately.

What documents do applicants need?

The WMG scholarship page does not provide a separate document checklist for the automatic bursary. However, students should prepare the usual supporting documents required for their master's course application, including:

• Academic certificates and university transcripts.

• Evidence of English-language proficiency, where required.

• A current CV outlining academic and professional experience.

• A personal statement explaining their academic interests and reasons for choosing the course.

• References, where requested by the department.

• A valid passport or other evidence of nationality.

Applicants should also be ready to provide evidence of their overseas fee status and funding arrangements if requested.

For the Ashinaga opportunity, proof of nationality is requested if a scholarship is offered.

Where can applicants check?

The original Africa scholarship link supplied for this check currently returns a 404 error. Applicants should use Warwick's updated official pages:

• WMG Scholarships for African Students

• Ashinaga Warwick Scholarships

Final verdict: African students can still explore Warwick funding opportunities for 2027 entry. The WMG Africa Bursary offers £4,000 in tuition-fee support, but applicants should confirm course eligibility and deadlines before applying.