University of East London International Development Scholarship in UK, 2013

The International Development Scholarship in association with International Students House (ISH) is a combined tuition fee, residential and maintenance scholarship. Students of UK, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Rwanda, Burundi, Somalia who intends to make a positive contribution to the development of their home country as result of completing the MSc programme can apply for this scholarship. All applicants must hold an offer on the MSc NGO and Development Management Programme before applying for this scholarship. Application should be submitted till 1st July 2013.
Study Subject(s): Scholarships are provided for MSc in NGO and Development Management. It offers the applicant the opportunity to examine the central issues facing developing countries in today’s globalized world and to learn practical skills that will enable the student to work in development.
Course Level: This scholarship is available for pursuing master degree level at University of East London in UK
Scholarship Provider: University of East London in UK
Scholarship can be taken at: UK
Eligibility: To be eligible for the International Development Scholarship, applicants must:
-First apply online for the MSc NGO and Development programme. The application will be assessed and if you are successful, the International admissions office will send you an International offer letter at UEL.
-Hold a high 2.1 (Second Class Upper) qualification with a 67%+ overall percentage or equivalent
-Have a minimum two years’ work experience for an NGO
-Be a national of one of the following countries: Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Rwanda, Burundi, Somalia
-Intend to return to your home country on completion of the course in order to put your studies into practice
-Be able to demonstrate that you would otherwise be unable to pursue the course for financial reasons

Number of award(s): Not Known
Duration of award(s): Scholarship is offered for up to 12 months.
What does it cover? The Scholarship will include the following:
-Return flights (Booked by UEL)
-Tuition Fees
-Accommodation*: Single room accommodation at ISH.
-Subsistence (including food and travel)*: to the value of £550 per month.
Selection criteria: Applications will be assessed according to merit and financial need by a selected panel at the University of East London and International Students House.
Notification:  The successful applicant will be notified by telephone and email by 15th July 2013.
How to Apply: The mode of applying is online.
Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is Monday 1st July 2013.

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