Edinburgh Global Development Academy Master’s Scholarships in UK

The University of Edinburgh is offering four
Edinburgh global development academy master’s scholarships. 2 master’s
scholarships covering the overseas rate of fee for students from less developed
countries and 2 master’s scholarships covering the “home” rate of tuition fee
for UK/EU students for eligible master’s programmes offered by the University.
Scholarships will be available for students pursuing one of the following
programs in African Studies, Africa and International Development, Environment
and Development, South Asia and International Development. The selection
criteria is on the basis of academic merit and must have, or expect to obtain,
a UK first class or 2:1 Honors degree at undergraduate level or the
international equivalent. Submit application online by 12th April 2013.
Study Subject(s):
Scholarships will be available for students pursuing one of the following
Global Development Academy programmes:
-MSc African Studies
-MSc Africa and International Development
-MSc Environment and Development
-MSc South Asia and International Development.
Course Level: This scholarship is for pursuing Master’s degree level.
Scholarship Provider: The University of Edinburgh
Scholarship can be taken at: UK
Eligibility: -The
scholarships covering the overseas rate of fee will be awarded to students who
are accepted for admission onto an eligible Global Development Academy
programme at the University of Edinburgh. Applicants must be both nationals of
and resident in the following countries.
-Countries listed above are defined as least developed nations by the United
Nations Composition of macro geographical (continental) regions, geographical
sub-regions, and selected economic and other groupings.
Scholarship Open for Students of Following
Countries
: The students of Afghanistan, Angola, Bangladesh,
Benin, Bhutan, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cape Verde, Central African
Republic, Chad, Comoros, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Djibouti, Equatorial
Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gambia, Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Haiti, Kiribati, Lao
People’s Democratic Republic, Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Maldives,
Mali, Mauritania, Mozambique, Myanmar, Nepal, Niger, Rwanda, Samoa, Sao Tome
and Principe, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Solomon Islands, Somalia, Sudan,
Timor-Leste, Togo, Tuvalu, Uganda, United Republic of Tanzania, Vanuatu, Yemen,
Zambia, Zimbabwe, United Nations Statistics Division can apply for the scholarship.
Scholarship Description: The University of Edinburgh will offer 2 Master’s scholarships
covering the overseas rate of fee for students from less developed countries
and 2 Master’s scholarships covering the “home” rate of tuition fee for UK/EU
students for eligible Master’s programmes offered by the University.
Number of awards offered: The University of Edinburgh will offer 4 Master’s scholarships.
What does it cover? Each scholarship for students from less developed countries will cover
the overseas rate of tuition fee, while a further two scholarships will cover
the UK/EU rate of tuition fee only.
Selection Criteria: The scholarship will be awarded on the basis of academic merit.
Candidates must have, or expect to obtain, a UK first class or
2:1 Honors degree at undergraduate level or the international
equivalent.
Notification: A Selection
Committee will meet in May 2013 to select the scholarship holders. The winners
of the scholarships will be announced shortly thereafter.
How to Apply: Eligible
applicants should complete an online scholarship
application.
Note: Please note
that you will not be able to access the online application form unless you have
applied for admission to the University of Edinburgh and have full EASE
authentication.
Scholarship Application Deadline: The closing date for applications for this scholarship is 12th April
2013.
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