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Global Studies University (GSU)
GSU Graduate Scholarship — MA in Global African Studies
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A two-year, full-time, on-campus MA in Global African Studies. Competitive scholarship assistance may be available, but admission does not guarantee funding and scholarship selection is separate.
Do I qualify 5 requirements for everyone + route options
Do I qualify
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Everyone needs
- degree bachelor's degree Exact current official rule
- institution independently accredited university Exact current official rule
- degree minimum CGPA 3.0 on a 4.0 scale or equivalent Exact current official rule
- institution university recognized by the UAE Ministry of Education’s Higher Education Affairs Division and Global Studies… Exact current official rule
- Not open to: applicants dismissed from another academic institution for academic integrity violations recorded on official… Exact current official rule
These depend on how you qualify. The provider describes 4 ways, and you will not need all of them. The official page shows which applies to you.
- language IELTS Academic 6.5 Exact current official rule
- language TOEFL iBT 91 Exact current official rule
Preferences and flexible criteria (3)
- language English test score waiver may be considered subject to review and approval
- language native English speaker who completed a bachelor's or master's qualification at an English-medium institution
- language graduate of an English-medium institution with evidence that IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 91, or equivalent was requi…
Not open to: Students who have been dismissed from another academic institution for academic integrity violations, as recorded on their official transcripts
- Level of study
- Master's
- Fields of study
- Arts and humanities, Social sciences
What's covered Fully funded
- Funding type
- Fully funded
- Funding details
- Comprehensive scholarship covering full tuition, UAE visa sponsorship and health insurance, airfare for international students, accommodation, a monthly stipend and research funds; competitive and kept only with good academic standing.
- Duration
- 1-2 years
- Host country
- United Arab Emirates
- Host institution
- Global Studies University (GSU)
What I need English test waiver possible · Fee waiver available
- Application fee
- Fee waiver available
- English requirement
- English test waiver possible
- In-person requirements
- Required in-person study/placement/event
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How to apply
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- Email Admissions for degree-admission inquiries. Optional
- Deadline
- 30 November 2026
- Application cycle
- 2026 application cycle
- Notes
- The first 40 completed applications receive an AED 365 application-fee waiver. Shortlisted applicants may be invited to an interview in person or through Zoom.
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