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University of Sheffield Africa Scholarship 2023/2024 for African Students

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Ifeoma Chuks
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In partnership with the University of Sheffield Africa Scholarship Trust, the Department of Geography are pleased to offer a scholarship for a postgraduate taught student from Africa. 

Application Deadline: 24th May 2023.

Eligible Countries: African countries

To be taken at (country): University of Sheffield, UK

Field of Study: You must have applied to study on one of the following courses to study at the University of Sheffield, starting in September 2023:

  • MA International Development
  • MSc Environmental Change and International Development
  • MPH International Development

Type: Masters

Eligibility:

  • You must be classified as overseas for tuition fee purposes.
  • You must be self-funded to receive this award, i.e. not funded by a research council, government, private enterprise, charity or any similar organisation.
  • This scholarship cannot be awarded in conjunction with any other funding awards, either from the University of Sheffield or external sources.
  • Your mode of attendance must be full time.
  • Receipt of the scholarship is subject to successfully meeting any condition(s) attached to your offer before the deadline provided by the Admissions Service.
  • Receipt of the scholarship is subject to successfully receiving a visa to study at the University in September 2022.
  • You must be a national of or permanently domiciled in an African country.

Selection Criteria: The panel will be looking to see in particular if you have:

  • provided a clear rationale for applying for a postgraduate course at the University of Sheffield,
  • outlined challenges to academic progress and detailed how these barriers have been overcome successfully,
  • outlined examples of work experience in the field of International Development,
  • clearly articulated future ambitions; these goals relate to the postgraduate degree you have applied for, and how your learning will benefit others from your country.

The outcome of your application will be announced via email.

Number of Awards: 1

Value of Award: The scholarship offers the following support:

  • A full tuition fee waiver
  • Maintenance for University accommodation and a monthly stipend

How to Apply: Apply here

  • It is important to go through all application requirements on the Programme Webpage see link below) before applying
  • GOODLUCK!

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