The University Arts London provides fully funded scholarships to students from developing countries who are pursuing a full-time taught Masters course at one of UAL’s six Colleges starting in the academic year of 2024/25.

This scholarship worth £50,000 covers the cost of tuition fees, accommodation at one of UAL’s halls of residence and will also contribute towards living costs.

Host: University Arts London
Open To: Postgraduate Students ( Masters)
Eligible Countries: All Developing Countries
Benefits: Full Scholarship | £50,000 Stipends | Accommodation
Deadline: July 5, 2024

UAL International Scholarship Requirements:

To be eligible for the UAL International Scholarship. you must satisfy the following criteria;

• You must hold an offer to study a full-time taught master’s course at one of UAL’s 6 Colleges starting in 2024/25.
• Your course must offer either a Grad Dip, M ARCH, MA, MFA, MBA, MRes or MSc qualification.
• You are not eligible to apply if you already hold a UK postgraduate taught qualification (or one at an equivalent level) from studies undertaken in the UK or abroad.
• You must be ordinarily resident in one of the low-income economy countries detailed in our list of qualifying countries (see below).
• Evidence such as a copy of your immigration documents, ID card or formal proof of your address must be included as part of your application.
• Your annual household income must be £50,000 or less at the point of application.
• You must provide a personal statement as part of your scholarship application which responds to the following questions (maximum 350 words per question).

Benefits of UAL International Scholarship

The UAL International Postgraduate Scholarship covers the cost of tuition fees, accommodation at one of UAL’s halls of residence and will also contribute towards living costs.

How To Apply for UAL International Postgraduate Scholarship

To apply for the UAL International Postgraduate Scholarship, interested and qualified applicants should follow the procedures below;

• Apply first for a postgraduate admissions at the University Arts London
• Once you’ve received an offer on a qualifying course, the ‘my funding’ page on your UAL Applicant portal will be updated to display application forms for scholarships you may be eligible for.
• If your application is successful you will be sent an award letter via email and if you want to accept the scholarship you will be required to accept on your UAL Portal.

Apply early. Any incomplete applications may not be considered.

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Deadline:

July 5, 2024

The University of Surrey has announced openings for Graduate Assistantships at the University for interested and eligible students to apply.

This PhD program will introduce an innovative design strategy for the development of new medical AI models to increase their usability and trust by cooperating and personalising to radiologists and producing fair and accurate classification for all patient cohorts.

The solutions to be proposed in this PhD program target a more usable AI model that will increase the sensitivity and specificity for all sub-groups of doctors, improving the efficiency of the medical image analysis process.

Host: University of Surrey | AI Institute
Open To: Postgraduate Students (PhD)
Eligible Countries: All Countries
Benefits: Graduate Assistantship | €18,622 annual stipend | £4,712 allowance fee
Deadline: August 31, 2023

Artificial intelligence (AI) models have been proposed to automate routine medical image analysis tasks for helping doctors achieve better decisions quicker. The design of these AI models tends to be centred on data rather than people, e.g., patients and doctors, where model optimisation focuses on maximising the accuracy of a generic model for the majority of patients instead of improving the performance of all sub-groups of radiologists for all patient cohorts. Such design strategy has produced accurate AI models that can improve the performance of most doctors for the majority of patients.

However, doctors can be divided into sub-groups depending on their experience and track record, while patients can be grouped into cohorts subject to their age, family history, previous cancer diagnosis, ethnicity, and scanner characteristics. Therefore, unless we address this research gap and start building AI models that are helpful for all groups of doctors and patients, we will not see a widespread adoption of AI models in clinical practice.

This PhD program aims to address this research gap by proposing solutions to two important issues, namely: 1) the integration of doctors in the design and optimisation of the models; and 2) an unbiased classification for patients, independently to which cohort the patient belongs.

The solutions to be proposed in this PhD program target a more usable AI model that will increase the sensitivity and specificity for all sub-groups of doctors, improving the efficiency of the medical image analysis process. Also, given that patients form cohorts in unpredictable ways (depending on dataset population and imaging technology), patients will be more likely to accept AI models that produce a fair outcome for all cohorts.

Eligibility criteria

• Open to any UK or international candidates.
• Candidates will need to meet the minimum entry requirements for our PhD programme.

Scholarship Duration & Reward

A stipend of £18,622 for 23/24, which will increase each year in line with the UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) rate, plus Home rate fee allowance of £4,712 (with automatic increase to UKRI rate each year). The studentship is offered for 3.5 years.

Method of Application

Applications should be submitted via the Vision, Speech and Signal Processing PhD programme page on the “Apply” tab. In place of a research proposal you should upload a document stating the title of the project that you wish to apply for and the name of the relevant supervisor.

Contact details:

This opening is supervised by:

Gustavo Carneiro
E-mail: g.carneiro@surrey.ac.uk
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Deadline

31 August, 2023

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The University of Aberdeen CB Davidson Scholarship provides limited financial support for postgraduate students (taught and research) within the Law School.

It provides financial support for graduates in law from outside the UK to study in Aberdeen – AND – for students and graduates of the University of Aberdeen who wish to travel outside of the UK for research purposes.

Host: University of Aberdeen
Open To: Postgraduate Students (Masters)
Eligible Countries: All Countries
Benefits: £2,500
Deadline: September 30, 2023

The University of Aberdeen is a public research university in Aberdeen, Scotland. It is an ancient university founded in 1495 when William Elphinstone, Bishop of Aberdeen and Chancellor of Scotland, petitioned Pope Alexander VI on behalf of James IV, King of Scots to establish King’s College, making it Scotland’s third-oldest university and the fifth-oldest in the English-speaking world.

Aberdeen is consistently ranked among the top 160 universities in the world and is ranked within the top 20

Scholarship Requirements:

Applicants must satisfy one of the four criteria below in order to be eligible.

• You must have applied to study or currently study Law at either research (PhD/LLM by Research) or taught level (LLM) at the University of Aberdeen – Form 1.
• You must be a current student of the University of Aberdeen studying Law at either research (PhD/LLM by Research) or taught level (LLM) and propose to study abroad – Form 2
• You must be a member of staff from non-UK higher education institution proposing to lecture at the University of Aberdeen – Form You must be a member of staff of the University of Aberdeen wishing to study foreign law or legal practice and who has exhausted the possibility of funding from (a) external bodies and (b) Departmental funds.

Please note that online programmes are excluded from the remit of the Trust.

Method of Application

There are 4 (four) forms available. Applicants must submit the form corresponding to their eligibility.

Applications will not be considered unless submitted with a Curriculum Vitae (CV), two references and an academic transcript. Students already registered at Aberdeen must include at least one reference from academic staff at the University of Aberdeen. Please make sure that you submit the relevant application form together with all necessary documents before the deadline.

For further information please see the information sheet.

Please ensure that you read the information document before applying.

Completed application forms and documents should be returned to: PGT Support Team, School of Law, Taylor Building, D49B, Aberdeen, AB24 3UB or by email to law-pg-enquiries@abdn.ac.uk

Deadline:

September 30, 2023

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The University of London LLM Scholarships is designed to help you study for the Postgraduate Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma and/or the Master of Laws (LLM) by distance learning at the University of London in 2023.

Applicants can start at any level, and do not need to complete the whole programme.

Host: University of London | Canon Collins Trust
Open To: Postgraduate Students (Masters)
Eligible Countries: 4 African Countries
Benefits: Full Scholarship
Deadline: August 23, 2023

The Canon Collins Trust invites interested students to apply to study for the Postgraduate Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma and/or the Master of Laws (LLM) by distance learning at the University of London in 2023.

Applicants can start at any level, and do not need to complete the whole programme. For example, applicants can start at Postgraduate Certificate level and work their way through to the LLM, or can stop after completing the PG Certificate.

Applicants who have completed an LLB degree may start at LLM level, skipping the PG Certificate and Diploma.

Scholarship Requirements:

In order to be eligible for a scholarship, applicants must be in possession of the necessary qualifications required for admission to the programme.

Please see information on the admission requirements of the university. Note that you do not need to be admitted to the programme before applying for the scholarship, but you will need to apply separately for admission if you are selected for a scholarship.

Scholarship Requirements

Canon Collin’s Trust requires applicants for this scholarship to be:

• a national of, or have refugee status in, one of the following countries: Malawi, South Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe
• normally resident in one of these countries
• in possession of the necessary qualifications required for admission to the programme
• currently employed in full or part-time work;
• able to commit a minimum of 10 hours to study per week.

Scholarship Duration and Reward

These scholarships are made possible by the generosity of University of London International Programmes which shall waive full tuition and examination entry fees for four scholarship recipients.

Scholarship recipients have between 1 to 5 years to complete the qualification. However recipients are required to complete at least two modules per year. Continued registration on the course is dependent upon satisfactory progress and academic reports. For more information on the course please view the prospectus.

The University of London and Canon Collins Trust will jointly select the recipients of this award.

Required Documents

All applicants are required to submit the following supporting documentation:

• ID document (the following are acceptable: passport, birth certificate, driver’s license)
• Academic transcripts, if applying for LLM
• Degree certificates, if applying for LLM, or school/other certificates
• Reference letters from two referees
• A copy of your two most recent payslips.

Method of Application

Ideally, you should submit an academic reference and a reference from an employer. If you are applying to start at PG Certificate level and have not attended university you may supply two work references.

You should ask your referees to write a reference that relates to your application for this award and reflects how you meet the selection criteria below. It should outline your strengths as an applicant, demonstrate your capacity to study at the level required, and identify your potential impact in the future.

It is your responsibility to ensure that your application is complete and accurate before submitting your application online. All sections of the form need to be complete before the system will allow the application form to be submitted. Information can be saved and the application form edited until the applicant chooses to submit.

The deadline for applications is 16:00 (GMT) / 17:00 (SAST) on 23rd August 2023.

Deadline:

August 23, 2023

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The EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) in Renewable Energy Northeast Universities (ReNU) is a collaborative doctoral training programme run by the Universities of Northumbria, Newcastle and Durham. In addition to undertaking an individual scientific research project described below at one of the three partner Universities, doctoral candidates will engage with added value training opportunities for example in business, innovation and internationalisation through a 4-year training programme that has been designed to maximise
the benefits of a cohort approach to doctoral training.

Host: Newcastle University
Eligibility: Postgraduate Students (PhD)
Eligible Countries: All Countries
Benefits: £17,668 (2022-23 UKRI rate) | Full time Studentship
Deadline: 30th March 2023

The goal of the project is to provide fundamental understanding of how the dimensions of metal halide perovskites affect the electronic and vibrational properties, and how these properties are related to the performance of the material in photovoltaic applications. The project is expected to fill important knowledge gaps in the field with knowledge that can then be utilized in thin-film solar cells, tandem applications, quantum dot solar cells and light-emitting applications.

The project will investigate electronic and vibrational properties in bulk (3D) and low-dimensional 2D metal halide perovskites (ultra-thin films), as well electron transport and recombination in these materials.

Eligibility criteria

• You must have, or expect to gain, a minimum 2:1 Honours degree or international equivalent in a relevant subject or subject relevant to the proposed PhD project.
• Enthusiasm for research, the ability to think and work independently, excellent analytical skills and strong verbal and written communication skills are also essential requirements.

Requirements

• Applicants whose first language is not English require an IELTS score of 6.5 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills.
• International applicants may require ATAS (Academic Technology Approval Scheme) clearance.

Benefits

• 100% fees covered, and a minimum tax-free annual living allowance of £17,668 (2022-23 UKRI rate).
• Home and international applicants (inc. EU) are welcome to apply and if successful will receive a full studentship.

Method of Application

1. You must apply through the University’s Apply to Newcastle Portal.
2. Once registered select ‘Create a Postgraduate Application’.
3. Use ‘Course Search’ to identify your programme of study:

• Search for the ‘Course Title’ using the programme code: 8208F.
• Select ‘PhD Energy Materials (full time)’ as the programme of study.

You will then need to provide the following information in the ‘Further Questions’ section:

A ‘Personal Statement’ (this is a mandatory field) - upload a document or write a statement directly in to the application form.
The studentship code renu2307 in the ‘Studentship/Partnership Reference’ field.
When prompted for how you are providing your research proposal - select ‘Write Proposal’. You should then type in the title of the research project from this advert. You do not need to upload a research proposal.

Contact details:

elizabeth.gibson@newcastle.ac.uk

Deadline:
30th March 2023

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The University of Nottingham is offering scholarships covering 50% or 100% of full-time masters tuition fees. These one-year scholarships are available to support innovative and passionate students who can successfully demonstrate their ingenuity for developing solutions that will impact their home countries and incite change.

Host: University of Nottingham
Tagged: Postgraduate Scholarships (Masters)
Eligible Countries: African, Indian & Commonwealth Nations
Benefits: Full Scholarship | Partial Scholarship
Deadline: May 17, 2023

The University of Nottingham Masters Scholarship Programme is designed for international students from Africa, India or one of the selected Commonwealth countries who want to pursue a Master’s Degree in the University of Nottingham and make a difference to the development of their home country.

The University of Nottingham is a public research university in Nottingham, United Kingdom. It was founded as University College Nottingham in 1881, and was granted a royal charter in 1948. Nottingham’s main campus (University Park) with Jubilee Campus and teaching hospital (Queen’s Medical Centre) are located within the City of Nottingham, with a number of smaller campuses and sites elsewhere in Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire.

Eligible countries

• Africa (all nations), Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Brunei, Cayman Islands, Dominica,
• Falkland Islands, Fiji, Gibraltar, Grenada, Guyana, India, Jamaica, Kiribati, Malaysia, Maldives, Montserrat, Nauru, Nepal, Pakistan,

• Papua New Guinea, Pitcairn Islands, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Sri Lanka, St Helena, St Kitts and Nevis, St Lucia, St Vincent and the Grenadines,
• Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tristan da Cunha, Turks and Caicos Islands, Tuvalu and Vanuatu.

Scholarship Requirements:

To apply for this scholarship, you must:

• Be domiciled in Africa, India or one of the selected Commonwealth countries (listed above)
• Be classed as an overseas student for fee purposes
• Hold an offer to start a full-time masters (including MRes), at the University of Nottingham UK in October 2023, within the Faculty of Engineering, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Faculty of Science or Faculty of Social Sciences

Scholarship Duration and Reward

You may be offered a scholarship of either 50% or 100% of tuition fees.

University of Nottingham Masters Scholarship Courses

• Medicine and Health Sciences
• Sciences
• social sciences

Method of Application

• You must apply for and receive an offer to study a full-time masters (including MRes) at the University of Nottingham before applying for this scholarship. Search for courses and find out how to apply.
• When you have received your offer to study with us, you can apply through the scholarships section of our application system, NottinghamHub.
• If you have an offer for an MRes course, email the scholarships team on scholarship-assistant@nottingham.ac.uk for instructions on how to apply.

It is important to visit the official website to access the application form and for more detailed information on how to apply for this offer.

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Deadline:

May 17, 2023

The global competition, hosted by BBC World Service and the British Council, offers the unique opportunity for writers to use the medium of audio drama to tell stories for an international audience.

Writers from all countries are invited to apply for the BBC International Radio Playwriting Competition.

Host: BBC World Service
Tagged: Competitions
Eligible Countries: All Countries
Benefits: £2,500 Cash Prize • Paid trip to London • Accommodation • Certification • Broadcast and Streaming
Deadline: February 12, 2023

Winners will be awarded £2,500 cash prize, a trip to London, and many other rewards.

BBC is looking for entries in the two categories:

• English As A First Language and
• English As A Second Language.

Two writers will win an invitation to attend an award ceremony in London and will get the remarkable opportunity to see their plays being recorded for broadcast and streaming on BBC World Service. A Special Commendation will be made for a runner-up in honour of the BBC World Service journalist and writer Georgi Markov (1929-1978).

Entrants are expected to write a radio play of approximately fifty three minutes’ length on any subject of their choice.

PLAY FORMAT

1. Play Subject: Applicants should write on any subject of their choice
2. Length: Approximately 53 minutes in length – this usually equates to a minimum of 45 pages of A4 paper (or equivalent) and a maximum of 65 pages (note, a rough guide is a minute per page; please read and time your play before you send it)
3. Characters: The play should have a maximum of six central characters (there may be up to 3 small “doubling” characters too, who don’t have more than a few lines each).
4. Central Roles: There must be no central roles for children.

Word Counts: Word count approx. 9000-10000 words

Language: English Language

The entrants warrant, by submitting plays, that each play:

• Is the original work of the entrants
• Is not an adaptation of an earlier work (for example, a novel)
• Will not have been professionally produced in any medium (an informal play-reading is acceptable; a play-reading with a professional director and in front of a non-paying audience is acceptable, but a performance involving payment to actors and/or a paying audience is not) before 31 March 2024
• Will not have been offered for publication, performance or broadcast or produced in any other form or medium to any ocompany before 31 March 2024, and
• Will not have been entered for any other competition before 31 March 2024.

Requirements:

To be considered for the Competition, you must:

• Be over the age of 18 by 12 February 2023
• Not be a resident of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Channel Islands or Isle of Man (“UK”)
• Not be BBC, BBC Group company, or British Council employees, close relatives of such employees or any person connected to the competition
• BE able to write a radio play of approximately fifty three minutes’ length on any subject of your choice

Scholarship Duration and Reward

• The Cash Prize: £2,500 sterling (or the equivalent in a local currency at the BBC’s discretion)
• The Trip: a trip to London (standard airfare and accommodation for one person) to see the winning play being recorded and attend a prize-giving event

Required Documents

To apply, candidates must be ready to submit the following documents;

• Application Form (to be completed online here. )
• Short synopsis of the script which outlines the complete story of the play. (This must be no more than 400 words)

Method of Application

Entrants can enter individually or as part of a group. If entering as a group, all entrants must meet the entry requirements and be eligible for the same category.

In the case of an entry by two or more writers, the BBC will need written or email confirmation from each writer involved that they are prepared to take a share of the prize money and are prepared to receive those funds from a nominee who will be one of the writers, as the prize money will be paid to one individual only. The nominee will be selected by the writers and it will be his or her responsibility to distribute these funds to the other writers and the it will be his or her responsibility to distribute these funds to the other writers and the organisers can take no responsibility for that aspect.

Entries must be submitted in one of the following ways:

SUBMIT BY POST: To the following address:

International Playwriting Competition 2023
BBC Radio Drama
Room 6015 BBC Broadcasting House
Portland Place
London W1A 1AA
United Kingdom

SUBMIT ONLINE: By completing the online form:. https://www.bbc.co.uk/send/u21134593

BY EMAIL: To this email address: radioplay@bbc.co.uk

It is important to visit the official website to access the application form and for more detailed information on how to apply for this offer.

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Deadline:

February 12, 2023

The University of Manchester’s School of Engineering is proud to offer Engineering the Future scholarship awards to academically excellent international students, commencing their postgraduate taught studies for the 2022/23 academic session.

The scholarship will provide a full tuition waiver for students enrolled in eligible courses supported by the scholarship. Interested applicants who wish to advance their educational career are encouraged to take advantage of the opportunity.

Host: University of Manchester
Tagged: Postgraduate Scholarships (Masters)
Eligible Countries: African & Asian Countries
Benefits: Full Scholarship • Tuition fees • (£28,000)
Deadline: Not Specified

The University of Manchester is based in the north of England and is among the largest universities in the UK, with around 38,000 students .

The University of Manchester Future Scholarships are currently ongoing for eligible international students to pursue a postgraduate degree at the prestigious university of Manchester.

Scholarship Requirements:

To be considered for the University of Manchester Future Scholarship, you must:

• be a resident of a country within South Asia, South East Asia or Africa;
• hold an offer (conditional or unconditional) for a master’s level (taught) full time course – commencing in September 2022 – within The Faculty of Science and Engineering. (You will also be considered if you held an offer as part of an earlier admissions round; should you win the award, your offer will be reinstated.);
• have completed an English Language qualification to the required standard for the course;
• be fully registered for your chosen course by the registration deadline;
• hold a bachelor’s degree with a minimum classification of a good Upper Second class (2:1) (or international equivalent), or be on track to achieve this;
• be self-funding (for example, not sponsored) your course and classified as an international candidate for tuition fee purposes.

Scholarship Duration and Reward

Successful awardees will be announced by 13 July 2022 and granted one of the following tuition fee discounts:

• One full tuition fee waiver up to £28,000. This award is for the MSc Management of Projects suite of programmes.
• Four £10,000 partial tuition fee waivers.
• Ten £6,000 partial tuition fee waivers.
• Engineering the Future Scholarships can also be awarded in conjunction with other scholarships from the University.

Method of Application

These awards require no additional application (you will apply for admission to study in the university); all offer holders are considered based on academic merit. Shortlisted candidates may be contacted for further assessment in the form of a written statement.

Successful awardees will be announced by 13 July 2022.

Click below to commence your application.

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Deadline:

Not Specified

The University of Bristol international scholarships 2023 are open for undergraduate and postgraduate Degrees in the UK. These scholarship awards recognize excellence in areas like academic performance, leadership skills, and community involvement, so it’s easy to see who would be most deserving of this scholarship.

Aspirants who want to pursue their Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree from the UK are encouraged to apply for the award. There is No Application Fee to apply. The scholarship is available for the academic session of 2023-24

Host: University of Bristol
Tagged: Undergraduate Scholarships | Postgraduate Scholarships (Masters)
Eligible Countries: All Countries
Benefits: Full Scholarships | £13,000 – £26,000 per year | £3,000 Living Allowance
Deadline (Undergraduate): February 27, 2023
Deadline (Masters): April 24, 2023

The University of Bristol provides quality education to foreign students while maintaining internationally recognized standards. The students who have achieved exceptional academic records are encouraged to apply for the Think Big Scholarships 2023 in the UK.

All International Students from all over the world are eligible to apply for the Think Big Scholarships at the University of Bristol.

Scholarship Requirements:

For Undergraduate Degree

• Students from all around the world are welcome to apply.
• You are welcome to apply for all of the fields except Veterinary science, dentistry, and medicine.
• Applicants must be able to join the program in September 2023.

For Masters Degree:

• Students from all around the world are welcome to apply.
• Applicants must have applied for a one-year, full-time master’s degree.
• Applicants must be able to begin the program in 2023.

Scholarship Duration and Reward

• Tuition fee waiver up to £5,000 to £10,000 are awarded to Undergraduate students.
• Tuition fee waivers up to £5,000, £10,000, and £20,000 are awarded to Postgraduate students.

Available Courses

Arts

• School of Arts
• Anthropology and Archaeology
• Film and Television
• Music
• Philosophy
• Theatre
• School of Humanities
• Classics and Ancient History
• English
• History (Historical Studies)
• History of Art (Historical Studies)
• Religion and Theology

School of Modern Languages

• French
• German
• Hispanic, Portuguese and Latin American Studies
• Italian
• Russian
• Centre for Academic Language and Development
• Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Engineering

• School of Computer Science, Electrical & Electronic Engineering, & Mathematics
• Computer Science
• Electrical and Electronic Engineering
• Engineering Mathematics
• School of Civil, Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering
• Aerospace Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering

Health Sciences

• Bristol Dental School
• Bristol Medical School
• Population Health Sciences
• Translational Health Sciences
• Bristol Veterinary School
• School of Anatomy
• Teaching and Learning for Health Professionals

Life Sciences

• School of Biological Sciences
• School of Biochemistry
• School of Cellular and Molecular Medicine
• School of Physiology, Pharmacology, and Neuroscience
• School of Psychological Science
• Science

• School of Chemistry
• School of Earth Sciences
• School of Geographical Sciences
• School of Mathematics
• School of Physics
• Social Sciences & Law

• School of Accounting and Finance
• School of Economics
• School of Education
• School of Management
• School for Policy Studies
• School of Sociology, Politics and International Studies
• University of Bristol Law School

Method of Application

• Candidates may apply on the official website by filling out the application.
• Applicants will receive an email confirmation after they submit their application.
• You must complete the form in one session because there is no save feature. When you select ‘submit’, you cannot change anything once it has been submitted.
• You may have to turn your phone to landscape (if you are using a smartphone) for completing the application.

Deadline (Undergraduate):

February 27, 2023

Deadline (Masters):

April 24, 2023

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The Scholars Program at the University of Edinburgh will provide 3 year part-time online Master’s scholarships & 2-year part-time postgraduate Diploma scholarships to students living or working in Africa with great academic and leadership potential but few educational opportunities.

The University of Edinburgh is inviting exceptional young people committed to pursuing their studies digitally to apply for an Online Scholarship at the University. Online studies are an excellent way to earn a qualification, while at the same time continuing to work flexibly and live at home. Online qualifications though the University of Edinburgh are fully equivalent to degrees taught on campus.

Host: Mastercard Foundation
Tagged: Postgraduate Scholarships (Masters & PGD)
Eligible Countries: All African Countries
Benefits: Full Scholarship | Monthly Stipend | Laptop
Deadline: January 27, 2023

Applicants can apply for either:

• Online Masters (part-time over 3 years) OR
• Online Post-graduate Diploma (part-time over 2 years)

Masters programmes are normally aimed at those who have completed an undergraduate degree and want to develop more specialised knowledge in the same subject or similar career area. The MCF scholarship will cover the full tuition fees, a small study stipend to allow for access to high-quality internet, a laptop and the opportunity to attend an in-person summer school in Africa.

Postgraduate diplomas are aimed at those who are considering a potential change in career and tend to be more vocational. Candidates with either an undergraduate or Master’s degree from a Sub-Saharan African university are equally able to apply (provided they will graduate from either degree before December 2022).

Scholarship Requirements:

You must meet the eligibility criteria to apply:

• Applicants must qualify academically for admission to the University of Edinburgh for a relevant degree programme listed above. You will generally need to have achieved the equivalent of a UK Second Class (Upper) Bachelor’s (Hons) degree or higher. Find out more about the postgraduate entry requirements for your country
• Applicants must have graduated from undergraduate study before December 2022 and must be in possession of a degree certificate and official, final transcript to upload alongside their application
• Applicants must be residents and citizens of a Sub-Saharan African country
• Applicants must be without the financial means to study oversees independently
• We particularly welcome applications from female scholars, scholars from refugee and displaced backgrounds, and scholars with disabilities (see FAQs below for further information)
• Applicants must demonstrate a track record of leadership and service within their community
• If applying for the Masters programme: Applicants should not have previously completed a postgraduate degree and should not be enrolled (or apply to enrol) at a separate university whilst on the Mastercard Foundation Scholarship.
• If applying for the PG diploma: Applicants can either have an undergraduate or Master’s degree from a Sub-Saharan African university (provided they will graduate from either degree before December 2022). If you have a Master’s degree, our admissions team will review you first degree (undergraduate) to meet the post graduate diploma entry requirement. The MCF team will review your Master’s degree transcripts to confirm the graduation date and location of your University.
• Applicants must be 35 or under on the 1 September 2023

Scholarship Duration and Reward

The scholarship is designed to cover three-years of part-time online study.

The scholarship will cover the

• full tuition fees,
• a small study stipend to allow for access to high-quality internet,
• a laptop and
• the opportunity to attend an in-person summer school in Africa

Available Courses

Scholarships are available for the following online postgraduate programs only:

• International Development (Masters route only)
• Global Food Security and Nutrition (Masters or Diploma)
• Global Challenges (Masters or Diploma)
• Carbon Management (Masters route only)
• One Health (Masters or Diploma)

Method of Application

Applications for our 2023 Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program, for postgraduate degrees only, will open on Thursday 15 December at 10am UK time and will close on Friday 27 January at 5pm UK time.

You must qualify academically for admission to the University of Edinburgh. We prefer that applicants apply to this scholarship before applying to the University.

We will also host online Information Sessions on 13 and 20 January 2023 from 4-5pm UK time for those interested in finding out more about the program and application process. If you would like to attend please sign up to the session using this form . We will provide a recording of the 13 January session on this page on 14 January.

Please review our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) section for further details. If you have any queries regarding the Mastercard Foundation Scholarships which are not answered in the FAQs, please contact us at: mcfsp@ed.ac.uk.

If you believe you meet all the eligibility criteria, please apply.

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Deadline:

January 27, 2023