Open Society Foundation/Durham University provides application for
master’s scholarships in the field of hazard, risk and resilience in UK.
Five scholarships are offered and it covers tuition fees at Durham
University, a stipend to cover living costs (for one person) and return
air travel from the scholar’s home country. The students of Afghanistan,
Indonesia, Nepal and Palestine (Palestinian Arab citizens of Israel
also) are eligible to apply. Students must be nationals of the following
countries and hold a first degree of an equivalent standard to an upper
UK second-class Honors degree. Students must have a proficiency in
English and after the completion of their course should return to their
home country. Send complete application by post.
Study Subject(s):
The scholarship is provided in MSc in Risk and Environmental Hazards MA
in Risk and Security MA in Risk, Health and Public Policy.
Course Level : This scholarship is for pursuing master’s degree level.
Scholarship Provider : Open Society Foundation/Durham University
Scholarship can be taken at : UK
Course Level : This scholarship is for pursuing master’s degree level.
Scholarship Provider : Open Society Foundation/Durham University
Scholarship can be taken at : UK
Eligibility: Applicants must:
-be nationals of, and normally resident in, the selected country during the academic year in which they apply for the award; applicants who are temporarily out of the country (for a total period of less than three consecutive months) may
-be treated as being resident;
-display intellectual ability and leadership potential;
-already hold (or expect to hold by the time of taking up the award) a first degree of an equivalent standard to an upper UK second-class Honours degree; -have passed an appropriate English language test by the time of taking up the award. For the Risk Masters this would be an English language test score with overall band score of at least 6.5 in the IELTS test (with a writing score of 7.0 or above and no other element below 6.0) or at least 96 in the TOEFL IBT (Internet Based Test) (with individual components of Writing 27, Speaking 23, Listening 23, Reading 23 or above);
-return to their home country at the end of their scholarship period to continue their studies / work there.
-be nationals of, and normally resident in, the selected country during the academic year in which they apply for the award; applicants who are temporarily out of the country (for a total period of less than three consecutive months) may
-be treated as being resident;
-display intellectual ability and leadership potential;
-already hold (or expect to hold by the time of taking up the award) a first degree of an equivalent standard to an upper UK second-class Honours degree; -have passed an appropriate English language test by the time of taking up the award. For the Risk Masters this would be an English language test score with overall band score of at least 6.5 in the IELTS test (with a writing score of 7.0 or above and no other element below 6.0) or at least 96 in the TOEFL IBT (Internet Based Test) (with individual components of Writing 27, Speaking 23, Listening 23, Reading 23 or above);
-return to their home country at the end of their scholarship period to continue their studies / work there.
Scholarship Open for Students of Following Countries:
The scholarships are open to applicants from Afghanistan, Indonesia,
Nepal and Palestine (Palestinian Arab citizens of Israel are also
eligible to apply).
Scholarship Description: 
This
scholarship aims to provide opportunities for independent postgraduate
study at Durham University for students who have demonstrated both
academic excellence and the potential to become leaders, decision-makers
and opinion formers in their own country. Five scholarships are
available in the following master’s courses.
This
scholarship aims to provide opportunities for independent postgraduate
study at Durham University for students who have demonstrated both
academic excellence and the potential to become leaders, decision-makers
and opinion formers in their own country. Five scholarships are
available in the following master’s courses.
Number of awards offered: Five scholarships are available for master’s courses.
Duration of award(s): Not Known
What does it cover? Each
scholarship provides tuition fees at Durham University, a stipend to
cover living costs (for one person) and return air travel from the
scholar’s home country.
Selection Criteria: Not Known
Notification:
The final awards will be decided jointly by the Open Society
Foundations and the University. Candidates will be informed by early
June 2013.
How to Apply: The mode of applying is electronically and by post.
Scholarship Application Deadline: The deadline for two copies of the completed application pack is 15th February 2013.
