Scholarship Overview
- The Eldred-Waverley Scholarship at Linacre College was established in 2012. It funds students from sub-Saharan Africa to study the MSc African Studies at Oxford.
Host School
- Study at Oxford University
Field of Study
- MSc African Studies at Oxford.
What does the scholarship cover?
The scholarship will cover:
- 100% of University and college fees,
- a grant for living costs (of at least £10,397) and
- a return flight from your home country to UK. Awards are made for the full duration of your fee liability for the agreed course.
How many scholarships are given?
- 1 (one)
Which countries are targeted?
- You should be applying to start the MSc African Studies at Oxford and you must be ordinarily resident in sub-Saharan Africa. You should be intending to return to your country of ordinary residence once your course is completed.
Am I Eligible to Apply?
- Scholarships will be awarded on the basis of academic merit.
- This scholarship is only tenable at Linacre College. All eligible applicants will be considered for this scholarship, regardless of which college (if any) you state as your preference on the graduate application form. However, successful applicants will be transferred to Linacre College in order to take up the scholarship.
- Please ensure that you meet the selection criteria for your course (see the Courses page for more information).
- This scholarship is not open to applications from candidates who hold deferred offers to start in 2015-16.
How do I Apply – Next Steps
- There is no separate application process for this scholarship: in order to be considered, you must submit your application for graduate study
Closing Date:
- January 23
- If you do not apply by the deadline, you will not be considered for this scholarship.
How do I get more information?
- Free Scholarships –http://www.
freeundergraduatescholarships. info/ - Top Undergrad Scholarships – http://
internationalscholarships.ca/ category/level-of-study/ undergraduate/ - Top Graduate Scholarships – http://
internationalscholarships.ca/ category/level-of-study/ graduate/ - GOT QUESTIONS – Join the Discussion at our Forum – http://
myinternationalscholarships. com/forum
Alice Gertrude Okonya says
I am Kenyan with a Bachelor of Education degree from Kenyatta university. I would wish to get a scholarship in order to pursue a Masters degree in a relevant field.
Thanks,
Alice.
Abraham Moges says
first of all thank you for the chance. My name is Abraham Moges from Ethiopia. I have BA degree in political science and international relation and i am eager to find such master programs. So, if you are willing please i will always waiting you. Thank you.
Almaw Workneh says
I am almaw workneh by name from Ethiopia. I have earned BA degree in Global Studies & International Relation with excellent GPA. I am really eager to pursue my Masters degree in African Studies like Human/Economic /political developments of Africa. In lieu of this, therefore, your offer is a golden opportunity for me. if given the chance, I would devote my ability to grasp fruitful skills & aim to contribute to my level best for my country’s & to Africa’s as well developmental endeavor.
Thank You in advance for your positive consideration of my application.
Biruk Mohammed says
I really felt exited when I heard of this opportunity.I am Biruk Mohammed from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia which is one of sub-saharan African countries and I graduated from Bahir Dar University in Economics Departement in Degree program.If I got this golden opportunity in this reputed University I could contribute for my country which is fighting against poverty and starvation.
BIRUK BEFKADU says
My name is Biruk Befkadu from ethiopia and i have graduated in sociology and social work in 2008. currently i’m working in jimma zone labor and social affairs. so, i need to continue my masters in sociology or social work or any psychology field. above all, thank you for your consideration and your commitment to help poor countries like ethiopia.