Application Deadline: 25th October, 2026 5 pm BST (UK time)
Applications are now open for the 2026 RLRH’s Graduate Horizons Mentorship and Scholarship Programme. Are you an African learner with 1) a forced displacement background, 2) interest in pursuing a Master’s degree in 2027, and 3) interest in a full scholarship to cover tuition, visas & travel, and living costs?
The Refugee-Led Research Hub (RLRH) is launching Graduate Horizons, a global application support programme for prospective students who have been affected by displacement. Through Graduate Horizons, we’ll support you to develop your skills to put together applications for funded Master’s degrees. This mentorship programme is designed for applicants seeking to begin a Master’s course in 2027. In this application round, Graduate Horizons will focus on supporting applications to the following universities, which have deadlines in the coming months (December 2026-April 2027):
Join RLRH’s Graduate Horizons! As a participant in our mentorship programme you’ll access resources and insights to help you secure admission to partner universities.
Graduate Horizons is a free, six-month online mentorship and graduate application support programme running from November 2026 to April 2027. Participants are paired with an RLRH mentor or staff member to receive structured guidance through group workshops, application clinics, writing bootcamps, and 1:1 support.
The programme supports prospective students preparing applications for 2027 entry, with a focus on Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program partner universities with upcoming deadlines, including:
- UK & Europe: University of Oxford, University of Cambridge, Sciences Po
- North America: University of California, Berkeley
- Africa & West Asia: Carnegie Mellon University Africa, University of Global Health Equity, Université Mohammed VI Polytechnique, African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS), American University in Cairo, and American University of Beirut
Eligibility Requirements
To apply for Graduate Horizons, candidates must meet the following criteria:
- Displacement background: Identify as having been affected by displacement (e.g., current or former refugee, asylum seeker, IDP, stateless person, or affected by intergenerational dislocation).
- Academic qualification: Hold, or be in the final year of, a Bachelor’s degree (with results equivalent to a 2:1 classification, 75%, or a 3.0/4.0 GPA).
- Language proficiency: Able to study and write to a professional standard in English and/or French.
- Timeline: Plan to submit applications within the next six months for 2027 enrolment.
RLRH encourages applications from candidates under-represented in higher education, including women, LGBTQ+ and gender non-conforming candidates, persons with disabilities, and those residing in displacement camps or rural communities.
For More Information:
Visit the Official Webpage of the RLRH’s Graduate Horizons Mentorship and Scholarship Programme
