Allan and Nesta Ferguson Scholarship at University of East Anglia, UK 2024

Please make sure to read all the instructions, on this page in order to successfully apply for this scholarship.

The Allan and Nesta Ferguson Scholarship offers an amount of £29,997.75 to candidates who are pursuing a full time one year Masters program, in the School of Global Development at UEA.

This scholarship covers the tuition fees for the chosen course. Also provides a maintenance grant of £12,000. The grant is intended to assist with living expenses, travel costs and visa related expenses for students residing in the UK.

The scholarship is specifically available for Masters programs.

Applicants should submit their applications by April 19, 2024.

A total of 4 scholarships will be awarded to deserving candidates.

The value and duration of each scholarship include tuition coverage of £17,952 along with an additional grant amounting to £12,045.

In total the scholarship has a value of £29,997.75.

Successful applicants, from any listed country can receive this scholarship based on their need.

Fields of Study Eligible for Admission;

Part Time Masters Degree in Global Development

Masters Degree in Conflict, Governance and Global Development

Masters Degree in Global Development

Master of Science in Impact Evaluation for Global Development

Masters Degree in Media and Global Development

Master of Science in Global Media Economics

Masters Degree in Gender Analysis in Global Development

Masters Degree in Global Social Development

Masters Degree in Globalization, Business and Sustainable Development

Master of Science in Climate Change and Global Development

January 2024 Start Masters Degree Program in Global Development

Master of Science Program in Environment and Global Development

Countries Eligible, for Admission; Developing Countries

Afghanistan

Angola

Benin

Burkina Faso

Burundi

Cambodia

Cameroon

Central African Republic

Chad

Comoros

Congo

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Other Countries eligible, for the scholarship include Côte d'Ivoir, Djibouti, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Haiti, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar,

Malawi,

Mali,

Mauritania,

Mozambique,

Myanmar,

Nepal,

Niger,

Nigeria,

Pakistan

Papua New Guinea,

Rwanda,

Senegal

Sierra Leone

Solomon Islands

South Sudan

Sudan

Syria

Tanzania

Timor Leste

Togo

Uganda

Vanuatu

Yemen

Zambia

and Zimbabwe.

To be eligible, for this scholarship opportunity;

You must meet the requirements of the course.

Applicants should either be a citizen. Permanently reside in one of the countries mentioned in the 'Eligible Countries section located at the top of this page.

You should not be receiving any scholarships or awards concurrently.

Demonstrating genuine financial need is a requirement.

How To Apply

To apply for the Allan and Nesta Ferguson Scholarship you'll need to follow these step, by step instructions;

1. Check Eligibility Criteria;

Make sure you meet all the eligibility criteria for the Allan and Nesta Ferguson Scholarship. These criteria encompass factors like your nationality, academic qualifications and the masters program you intend to pursue.

2. Select a Masters Program;

Choose a masters program at the University of East Anglia that qualifies for this scholarship opportunity.

3. Review Scholarship Information;

Familiarize yourself with all the details of the Allan and Nesta Ferguson Scholarship including application requirements, deadlines and any supporting documents that may be required.

4. Prepare Required Documents;

Gather all documents such as application forms, proof of admission, academic transcripts, letters of recommendation, personal statement, CV or resume proof of proficiency (if applicable) as well as any financial documents if they are needed.

5. Apply for Admission;

Complete the admission process for your chosen masters program, at the University of East Anglia ensuring that you provide all required documents according to their guidelines.

6. Complete Scholarship Application;

Submit an application specifically for The Allan and Nesta Ferguson Scholarship. This might involve filling out an application form and attaching all documents as specified in their requirements.

7. Submit Application by Deadline;

Make sure to submit your scholarship application before the deadline. It's crucial to pay attention to the specified date and ensure that you include all the required documents.

8. Confirmation and Follow-up;

Once you've submitted your application there's a possibility that you'll receive confirmation of receipt. In case this happens be prepared to address any requests or inquiries, from the scholarship committee.

9. Wait for Results;

Please note that it may take some time for the scholarship selection process to be completed. Be patient. Wait for the results to be announced. If you are fortunate enough to be awarded the scholarship make sure to follow any instructions provided regarding the steps.

10. Accept Scholarship and Enroll;

Once everything is finalized don't forget to accept the scholarship offer and proceed with enrolling, in your desired program.