The Allan and Nesta Ferguson Scholarship offers financial support of £39,456 per recipient for students pursuing a full-time, one-year Master’s course at the School of Global Development, University of East Anglia (UEA).
The scholarship covers international tuition fees and includes a £16,536 maintenance grant to help with living expenses, travel, and visa costs in the UK.
Scholarship Summary
- Host Country: United Kingdom (UK)
- Category: Postgraduate | Master’s Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: Developing Countries (see full list below)
- Benefits: Full tuition + £12,000 stipend
- English Proficiency: IELTS not required
- Deadline: December 12, 2024
Scholarship Details
This prestigious scholarship is awarded to international students applying for specific master’s programs at UEA’s School of Global Development. Selection is based on financial need, and applicants must confirm eligibility based on their nationality and chosen course.
Eligible Programs
- MA Global Development (Full-Time and January 2024 Start)
- MA Conflict, Governance and Global Development
- MA Media and Global Development
- MSc Impact Evaluation for Global Development
- MA Gender Analysis in Global Development
- MSc Climate Change and Global Development
- MSc Environment and Global Development
- MA Globalisation, Business and Sustainable Development
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify, applicants must:
- Be nationals or permanent residents of eligible countries (listed below).
- Apply for one of the eligible master’s programs at UEA.
- Demonstrate financial need.
Eligible Countries
Afghanistan, Angola, Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Congo, DR Congo, Côte d’Ivoire, Djibouti, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Haiti, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mozambique, Myanmar, Nepal, Niger, Nigeria, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Rwanda, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Solomon Islands, South Sudan, Sudan, Syria, Tanzania, Timor-Leste, Togo, Uganda, Vanuatu, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe.
Benefits
- Full coverage of international tuition fees.
- A maintenance grant of £12,000, assisting with living expenses, travel, and visa costs.
- Awarded based on financial need.
Application Process
Follow these steps to apply:
- Check Eligibility:
Verify your eligibility by reviewing the criteria and eligible countries list. - Choose a Program:
Select an applicable master’s course from the list of eligible programs. - Prepare Required Documents:
Gather the following:- Completed application form
- Proof of admission to UEA
- Academic transcripts
- Letters of recommendation
- Personal statement
- CV or resume
- Proof of English proficiency (if applicable)
- Financial documents
- Submit Admission Application:
Apply to your chosen master’s program at UEA, ensuring all required materials are submitted. - Complete Scholarship Application:
Submit a separate application for the Allan and Nesta Ferguson Scholarship with all supporting documents. - Meet the Deadline:
Ensure that all applications are submitted by December 12, 2024. - Confirmation & Follow-up:
Await confirmation of receipt and be prepared to respond to additional requests from the scholarship committee.
Required Documents
- Scholarship application form
- Proof of admission to UEA
- Academic transcripts
- Recommendation letters
- Personal statement or essay
- Curriculum vitae (CV)
- Proof of English proficiency (if required)
- Financial documentation (if applicable)
Next Steps
Once awarded, follow the instructions provided to accept the scholarship and enroll in your program at UEA.
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