Monday, February 4, 2013

UK : UEA Marshal Papworth Scholarships for Students of Developing Countries

University of East Anglia offers Marshal Papworth Masters Scholarships in the Agriculture and Rural Development and Environment and International Development. UEA offers up to five scholarships for students of developing countries. The value of scholarship varies from £12,000 to £17,000. The basis of selection is academic excellence. Students to whom the School has made an offer are automatically considered for this award. Students must have English proficiency and notified by the admissions department.
Study Subject(s): The scholarship is provided for pursuing MA Agriculture and Rural Development, or the MSc Environment and International Development.
Course Level
: This scholarship is for pursuing Masters degree level.
Scholarship Provider
: Marshal Papworth committee
Scholarship can be taken at
: UK
Eligibility: -International students from developing countries working within certain conditions.
-Applicants from developing countries working in natural resource based projects (agriculturalist/natural resource).
-Applying for a place on the MA Agriculture and Rural Development, or the MSc Environment and International Development.
Scholarship Open for Students of Following Countries: The International students from developing countries can apply for this scholarship.
Scholarship Description: The applicant should not begin a new course unless they are confident that they have enough money for the duration of their course, bearing in mind that fees and expenses are likely to increase annually. Although it is increasingly possible for international students to work part-time while studying in the UK, (part-time earning levels are about £6 – £9 per hour, and this is currently restricted to 20 hours per week by the UK Border Agency) they should not rely on funding the studies through vacation or part-time work since your earnings are likely to be low in relation to the expenses. UEA offers up to five scholarships for students of developing countries.
Number of awards offered: UEA offers up to five scholarships for students of developing countries.
Duration of award(s): Part-time earning levels are about £6 – £9 per hour, and this is currently restricted to 20 hours per week by the UK Border Agency.
What does it cover? The scholarship varies from £12,000 to £17,000 as determined by the Marshal Papworth committee.
Selection Criteria: On the basis of academic excellence, for applicants from developing countries working in natural resource based projects (agriculturalist/natural resource)
Notification: Successful applicants will be contacted by the admissions department.
How to Apply: All eligible candidates to whom the School has made an offer are automatically considered for this award. The school nominated student will be sent the appropriate application forms.

Scholarship Application Deadline: The application closing date is 15th March 2013.