The Allan and Nesta Ferguson Scholarship offers £29,997.75 each to winners covering a full-time one-year Master’s course in the School of Global Development at UEA.
Each scholarship will fund the student’s international tuition fees and provide them with a maintenance grant of £12,000 so that they can live in the UK and be able to cover the costs of living/ travel/ visa.
Type: Masters
Application Deadline: April 19, 2024
Number of Awards: 4
Value & Duration of Award: Tuition=£17,952 + £12,045 grant
Total Value £29,997.75
- Each scholarship will fund the student’s international tuition fees and provide them with a maintenance grant of £12,000 so that they can live in the UK and be able to cover the costs of living/ travel/ visa.
- This scholarship will be awarded on the basis of financial need to applicants from any of the listed countries.
Eligible Field of Study:
- MA Global Development (Part Time)
- MA Conflict, Governance and Global Development
- MA Global Development
- MSc Impact Evaluation for Global Development
- MA Media and Global Development
- MSc Global Media Economics
- MA Gender Analysis in Global Development
- MA Global Social Development
- MA Globalisation, Business and Sustainable Development
- MSc Climate Change and Global Development
- MA Global Development (January 2024 Start)
- MSc Environment and Global Development
Eligible Countries: Developing Countries;
- Afghanistan
- Angola
- Benin
- Burkina Faso
- Burundi
- Cambodia
- Cameroon
- Central African Republic
- Chad
- Comoros
- Congo
- Congo (DRC)
- Côte d’Ivoir
- 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
Eligibility:
- Must meet course requirements
- Applicants must be a national of, or permanently domiciled, in one of the countries listed in the ‘Eligible Countries’ tab at the top of the page
- Cannot be in receipt of any other scholarships/awards
- Demonstrate genuine financial need
How To Apply: To apply for the Allan and Nesta Ferguson Scholarship here is the step-by-step process to it;
- Check Eligibility Criteria:
- Ensure that you meet the eligibility criteria for the Allan and Nesta Ferguson Scholarship. This may include criteria related to nationality, academic qualifications, and the intended master’s program.
- Select a Master’s Program:
- Choose a relevant master’s program at the University of East Anglia for which the scholarship is applicable.
- Review Scholarship Information:
- Go through the specific details of the Allan and Nesta Ferguson Scholarship, including application requirements, deadlines, and any supporting documents needed.
- Prepare Required Documents
- Gather all the necessary documents, such as application forms, proof of admission, academic transcripts, letters of recommendation, personal statement, CV or resume, proof of English proficiency (if required), and financial documents (if needed).
- Apply for Admission:
- Apply for admission to the master’s program at the University of East Anglia. Ensure that you follow the university’s admission process and provide all required documents.
- Complete Scholarship Application:
- Submit a separate application for the Allan and Nesta Ferguson Scholarship. This may involve filling out an online application form and attaching the required documents.
- Submit Application by Deadline:
- Pay close attention to the scholarship application deadline. Submit your application and all required documents before the specified date.
- Confirmation and Follow-up:
- After submitting your application, you may receive confirmation of receipt. Be prepared to respond to any additional requests or inquiries from the scholarship committee.
- Wait for Results:
- The scholarship selection process may take some time. Wait for the results to be announced, and if you are awarded the scholarship, follow any instructions provided for the next steps.
- Accept Scholarship and Enroll
Required Documents: To apply for the University of East Anglia Scholarship, candidates must be ready to submit the following documents;
- Application Form
- Proof of Admission to the University of Sheffield
- Academic Transcripts
- Letters of Recommendation
- Personal Statement or Essay
- Curriculum Vitae (CV) or Resume
- Proof of English Proficiency (if applicable)
- Financial Documents (if required)
Source: https://www.uea.ac.uk/
