- Host: University of Sheffield
- Open to: Africans
- Target: Postgraduates
- Deadline: 11th May. 2022
Applications for the 2022 University of Sheffield Africa Scholarship are now ongoing. In partnership with the University of Sheffield Africa Scholarship Trust, the Department of Geography are pleased to offer a scholarship for a postgraduate taught student from Africa.
University of Sheffield Africa Scholarship Eligibilty Criteria
1. You must have applied to study one of the following courses to study at the University of Sheffield, starting in September 2022:
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- MA International Development
- MSc Environmental Change and International Development
- MPH International Development
2. You must be classified as overseas for tuition fee purposes.
3. You must be self-funded to receive this award, i.e. not funded by a research council, government, private enterprise, charity, or any similar organization.
4. This scholarship cannot be awarded in conjunction with any other funding awards, either from the University of Sheffield or external sources.
5. Your mode of attendance must be full-time.
6. Receipt of the scholarship is subject to successfully meeting any condition(s) attached to your offer before the deadline provided by the Admissions Service.
7. Receipt of the scholarship is subject to successfully receiving a visa to study at the University in September 2022.
8. You must be a national of or permanently domiciled in an African country.
Selection Criteria: The University of Sheffield Africa Scholarship panel will be looking to see in particular if you have:
- provided a clear rationale for applying for a postgraduate course at the University of Sheffield,
- outlined challenges to academic progress and detailed how these barriers have been overcome successfully,
- outlined examples of work experience in the field of International Development,
- clearly articulated future ambitions; these goals relate to the postgraduate degree you have applied for, and how your learning will benefit others from your country.
Benefit
The scholarship offers the following support:
- A full tuition fee waiver
- Maintenance for University accommodation and a monthly stipend
Application Procedure
Applicants interested in the University of Sheffield Africa Scholarship can click the button below to apply:
For more information visit: University of Sheffield Africa Scholarship