University of East Anglia Scholarships

University of East Anglia – International Development Full Fees Scholarship

Scholarship Overview

• Funding for postgraduate study is available both from the University of East Anglia and from a number of external schemes.
• School of International Development Excellence Awards for International Students awards international applicants on the basis of academic excellence (e.g. first class degree) and their personal statement.
• International Development Excellence Scholarships – £3,000 scholarship may be offered to up to two applicants from Japan on the basis of academic excellence and their personal statement.
• Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Scheme -The Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Scheme is a joint initiative between the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (with funding from DFID), and UK universities, to support scholarships for students from developing Commonwealth countries who would not otherwise be able to study in the United Kingdom.
• Marshal Papworth Scholarship – Up to 5 Marshal Papworth Scholarships may be available, on the basis of academic excellence, for applicants from developing countries working in natural resource based projects (agriculturalist/natural resource).

Host School(s)

• University of East Anglia

Field(s) of Study

• Postgraduate Studies
• Lord Walston Scholarship

1. MA Agriculture and Rural Development,
2. MSc Environment and International Development
3. MSc Climate Change and International Development.

• 3ie Scholarschip – Msc Impact Evaluation for International Development
• Marshal Papworth Scholarship
  

1. MA Agriculture and Rural Development,
2. MSc Development Economics,
3. MSc Environment and International Development,
4. MSc Water Security and International Development
5. MSc Climate Change and International Development

• School of International Development Internal Bursaries – International Development Masters courses

 What does the scholarship cover?

• School of International Development Excellence Awards for International Students
• School of International Development Scholarships – £1,000 fee awards – All eligible candidates to whom the School have made an offer are automatically considered for nomination.
• School of International Development Full Fees Scholarship – Full fee award
• School of International Development Scholarships for Japanese Students – £3,000 fees awards
• Lord Walston Scholarship – Full Fees and Maintenance (living expenses)
• Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Scheme – Full Fees, Maintenance and Travel costs
• 3ie Scholarschip  – covers £3,000 of the course tuition fee and one return economy flight
• Marshal Papworth Scholarship – £12,000 to £17,000
• School of International Development Internal Bursaries – 20% Fees Award

How many scholarships are given?

• School of International Development Excellence Awards for International Students
• A.    School of International Development Scholarships – not stated, limited
• B.     School of International Development Full Fees Scholarship – one (1) scholarship
• School of International Development Scholarships for Japanese Students – two (2) scholarships
• Lord Walston Scholarship – one (1) scholarship
• Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Scheme – one (1) scholarship annually
• Marshal Papworth Scholarship- five (5) scholarships
• School of International Development Internal Bursaries – not indicated, limited

 Which countries are targeted?

• School of International Development Excellence Awards for International Students – international students
• International Development Excellence Scholarships – Japanese Students
• School of International Development Excellence Awards for International Students
• Lord Walston Scholarship – Nations in the African continent
• Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Scheme – developing Commonwealth countries
• 3ie Scholarschip –Less developed countries
• Marshal Papworth Scholarship – developing countries
• School of International Development Internal Bursaries – EU / International students

Am I Eligible to Apply?

• School of International Development Excellence Awards for International Students

1. Met the School’s English language requirements
2. Have been offered and accepted a place on the course.

•  School of International Development Scholarships for Japanese Students – Must be a Japanese student

•  Lord Walston Scholarship

1.  Applicant must be from the African continent
2. Met the School’s English language requirements
3. Have been offered and accepted a place on the course

•  Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Scheme

1. Must be under 35 years old,
2. Comes from a developing Commonwealth country
3. Have been offered a place on an advanced taught course
4. Met the School’s English language requirements

•  3ie Scholarship

1. Applicant comes from less developed country
2. Met the School’s English language requirements
3. Have been offered and accepted a place on the course

•  Marshal Papworth Scholarship

1. International student from developing countries
2. Works in natural resource based projects (agriculturalist/natural resource)
3. Met the School’s English language requirements
4. Have been offered and accepted a place on the course

•  School of International Bursaries

1. Must come from EU/International students

How to I Apply – Next Steps

• School of International Development Excellence Awards for International Students – All eligible candidates to whom the School have made an offer are automatically considered for nomination.
• School of International Development Scholarships for Japanese Students – All eligible candidates to whom the School has made an offer are automatically considered for nomination.
• Lord Walston Scholarship – All eligible candidates to whom the School has made an offer are automatically considered for nomination.
• Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Scheme – All eligible candidates to whom the School has made an offer are automatically considered for nomination and the appropriate application forms are automatically sent to the student selected.
• 3ie Scholarschip – All eligible candidates to whom the School has made an offer are automatically considered for nomination.
• Marshal Papworth Scholarship – All eligible candidates to whom the School have made an offer are automatically considered for this award. The School nominated student will be sent the appropriate application forms.
• School of International Bursaries – All eligible candidates to whom the School have made an offer are automatically considered for this award.

 Closing Date

• School of International Development Excellence Awards for International Students – March 15, 2013
• School of International Development Scholarships for Japanese Students – February 28, 2013
• Lord Walston Scholarship – March 15, 2013
• Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Scheme – March 15, 2013
• 3ie Scholarschip- June 30, 2013
• Marshal Papworth Scholarship – March 15, 2013

How do I get more information?

• University of East Anglia website: http://www.uea.ac.uk
• Scholarship Page – http://www.uea.ac.uk/international-development/scholarships-and-funding/scholarships-international-students
• Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Scheme-  http://cscuk.dfid.gov.uk/apply/shared-scholarships/
• Marshal Papworth Scholarship – http://www.marshalpapworth.com/
• School of International Bursaries – pgt.dev.admiss@uea.ac.uk