The University of Manchester Global Development Institute (GDI) is pleased to announce the availability of six full scholarships for academically excellent professionals studying a GDI campus-based master’s course commencing in September 2018.
The scholarship covers tuition fees, living expenses, flights to the UK, and visas.
It is not necessary to have an academic offer of admission to apply for the scholarship. There is no advantage or disadvantage to having an academic offer.
If you are selected for the scholarship you will be automatically admitted for the course of your choice.
Global Development Institute Merit Award: Eligibility
- You are a resident citizen of Ghana, Kenya, Ethiopia, Tanzania or Zambia, and have not previously studied outside Africa.
- You hold a bachelor’s degree with a minimum classification of second class honors upper division (2:1) or its international equivalent.
- You have at least three years of relevant post-graduation work experience (this does not include unpaid internships or voluntary work).
- You have a clear idea of how studying in Manchester will benefit both your career and the wider community.
You must also hold one of the following English tests:
- an overall score of 6.5 in IELTS, with 6.5 in writing and no other subsections below 6.0
- Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE), with a C in English
- Tanzanian National Examination, with a C in English
- General Certificate of Education (issued by the Examinations Council of Zambia), with a 6 in English.
IELTS results must be dated 18/09/2016 or later and the school qualifications above must be dated 18/09/2011 or later in order to be accepted.
Please be aware that this is a competitive scholarship scheme, and eligibility does not guarantee an award.
How to apply
The closing date for applications for September 2018 is Friday 27 April 2018, but earlier application is advisable. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
All applications should be submitted using the online application form:
Click here for requirements of supporting documents, selection process and other additional information about the scholarship.
Source: The University of Manchester, GDI