The University has partial scholarships for self-funding students from West Africa.
About the scholarship
We have a limited number of partial scholarships worth between £1,000 and £2,000 (GBP), available for self-funding students domiciled in West Africa (see countries below).
For postgraduate students, the scholarship is tenable for one academic year.
For undergraduate students, the scholarship amount is available for each year of undergraduate study. This is subject to successful progression to each academic year, up to a maximum of £8,000 (GBP).
Eligibility
To be eligible for this award, you must be:
- domiciled in Benin, Cameroon, Cote d’Ivoire, Ghana, Nigeria, Senegal and Togo at the time of application. If you are applying from another country in this region, please refer to our Sub-Saharan Africa Scholarship.
- self-funding your course.
- meet the entry criteria for a bachelors or taught masters course in September 2025 and January 2026.
- successfully progressing to each year of study to claim the award as an undergraduate student (up-to a maximum award of £8,000).
For anyone applying to start a taught Masters course at Edinburgh Napier University in June 2025, please refer to our June 2025 Scholarship.
Please note – If you have discounted tuition fees from a partner university or are in receipt of another scholarship, you are not eligible for this scholarship. MRes programmes are not eligible for this award.
Application process
Scholarships are awarded automatically once you have paid your deposit payment towards your tuition fees. The number of scholarships is limited, and they are offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Once you have paid your deposit, please email caswestafrica@napier.ac.uk to be considered.
Details for your visa
The scholarship amount will be shown on the Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) email that we issue for your Student Route Visa application.