The University of East Anglia, headquartered in Norwich, UK, has offered scholarships totaling £33,150 (N44.3 million) and £4000 (N5.3 million) to Nigerians pursuing master’s degrees.
According to the school’s website, the David Sainsbury Scholarships in Global Plant Health are completely financed for students wanting to study in the UK.
The University of East Anglia has a large offer for Nigerians and other foreign students who want to study their master’s degrees on scholarships that cover travel fees.
The David Sainsbury Scholarships in Global Plant Health are open to students interested in pursuing an MSc in Plant Health at the University of East Anglia during the academic year 2024/2025.
Tuition fees, living stipends, and a transportation allowance are among the benefits provided by the University of East Anglia scholarship.
The scholarship provides payment of £33,150 (N44.3 million) plus £4000 (N5.3 million) for transportation fees.
Interested individuals must first apply to and be accepted by the University of East Anglia before being considered for the scholarships, according to the school’s website.
According to the UEA website, if you match the eligibility conditions, you will be immediately considered for the scholarship on a competitive basis – no further application is required.
“You will be evaluated for the scholarship based on the same criteria used to evaluate your application to enrol on the course.
“The criteria are: academic achievement and academic awards together with knowledge/experience/potential of molecular biology, genetics, molecular interactions, data science such as bioinformatics and statistics, laboratory skills, and independent study.”
Addressing interested Nigerian applicants, it says, “All self-funded Nigerian students applying to a Master’s course at UEA starting in September 2024 will automatically be awarded the UEA Nigeria Award scholarship.
“The scholarship is worth £4,000 – if you meet UEA entry requirements, £5,000 – if your final undergraduate grade is a CGPA 4.1 and above. Amounts will be deducted from your tuition fees, in line with terms and conditions.”
Applications for the scholarship are now open and will close on May 31, 2024.
The University of East Anglia (UEA) was founded in 1963 and is based in Norwich, a historic city in east England.
