Are you a bright and confident
individual interested in expanding your horizons by studying for a post
graduate degree in the UK?
individual interested in expanding your horizons by studying for a post
graduate degree in the UK?
Then this might just be for you. The
British Council in Nigeria on behalf of the University of Sussex presents two
unique scholarships for students applying to study in the UK. The awards are
tenable at the University for the academic year, commencing in September 2013.
This is a great opportunity for students, recent graduates and professionals
who have aspirations of obtaining an international degree to do so.
British Council in Nigeria on behalf of the University of Sussex presents two
unique scholarships for students applying to study in the UK. The awards are
tenable at the University for the academic year, commencing in September 2013.
This is a great opportunity for students, recent graduates and professionals
who have aspirations of obtaining an international degree to do so.
To qualify for the Sussex Support
Scholarships, applicants have to take part in our competition and meet the
entry criteria listed below.
Scholarships, applicants have to take part in our competition and meet the
entry criteria listed below.
Award Details
- Award name: Sussex Student Support
Scholarships for Nigerian students (2013)(Open to both undergraduate and
postgraduate students). - Award name: Sussex Nigeria Postgraduate
Scholarships (2013).
Award 1
Sussex Student Support Scholarships for
Nigerian students (2013)
Nigerian students (2013)
This award is open to two (2) students
at either undergraduate or postgraduate level and is valued at £5,000 per
individual. It is inclusive of the following:
at either undergraduate or postgraduate level and is valued at £5,000 per
individual. It is inclusive of the following:
1. Full expenses
towards hall fees for one academic year, estimated at £3,000 per individual.
towards hall fees for one academic year, estimated at £3,000 per individual.
2. One return flight
ticket, estimated at £1,000 per individual.
ticket, estimated at £1,000 per individual.
3. One laptop
estimated at £1,000 per individual.
estimated at £1,000 per individual.
Qualification Criteria
All applicants should:
- Hold an offer of a place study at
the University of Sussex for September 2013 start - Hold an offer for full time
Undergraduate or Postgraduate on-campus degree programs - Be self-funded and not in receipt
of any other scholarships at Sussex with the exception of the Sussex
Support Scholarships - Have sufficient financial ability
to cover balance of tuition fee and living expenses - A Nigerian citizen resident in
Nigeria
Application procedure
- Interested applicants will be
required to submit a 500 word essay detailing What makes the University of
Sussex a GREAT place to study and the benefits to you. - All essays should be sent via
email to eduk.enquiries@ng.britishcouncil.org. - Deadline for submission is the 23rd
June 2013.
- Note: only shortlisted candidates
will be contacted.
Supporting documentation
- Candidates are required to fill
and submit the application form along with their essay. - Please note that candidates should
attach copies of their credentials (i.e. university certificates). - Please note that hard copy
applications will not be accepted.
Award 2
Sussex Nigeria Postgraduate
Scholarships (2013)
Scholarships (2013)
This award is open to all students who
meet the qualification criteria and apply to the University of Sussex for the
academic session commencing September 2013. The award is inclusive of the
following:
meet the qualification criteria and apply to the University of Sussex for the
academic session commencing September 2013. The award is inclusive of the
following:
1. Fee reduction of
£3,000 off standard tuition fee for full time on-campus degree programs
(unlimited).
£3,000 off standard tuition fee for full time on-campus degree programs
(unlimited).
Qualification Criteria
All applicants must:
- Have a good first degree from an
accredited Nigerian University. - A minimum of a second class upper
degree (GPA 3.5/5 and above). - Apply or have already applied and
hold an offer at the University of Sussex for September start. - Upon receiving an offer, complete
an online declaration form available on the Sussex website. - Be self-funded and not in receipt
of any other scholarships at Sussex with the exception of the Sussex
Support Scholarships. - Have sufficient financial ability
to cover balance of tuition fee and living expenses. - A Nigerian citizen resident in
Nigeria. - Note: postgraduate courses in the
Medical School and Institute of Development Studies are not eligible.
Application procedure
- No application is required however
applicants must complete the online declaration form. Scholarships will be
awarded only to offer holders meeting all the qualification criteria. - Please note that there is no application
deadline for Award 2.
Interested applicants are requested to
read carefully through the attached documentation and respond by the given
deadlines.
read carefully through the attached documentation and respond by the given
deadlines.
