University of Manchester Global Development Institute (GDI) Masters Scholarships for Developing Countries 2018/2019

Application Deadline: 27th April 2018

Offered annually? Yes

Eligible Countries: Developing Countries

To be taken at (country): UK

Eligible Fields of Study: 

1. Development Economics and Public Policy
2. Social Development
3. Development Informatics
4. Management and Development

Type: Masters

Eligibility: Eligibility for the scholarships is as follows:

• 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 honours 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.

Selection: Applicants will be advised of the outcome of their application within four weeks of the deadline.

Number of Awardees: 6

Value of Scholarship: The scholarship covers tuition fees, living expenses, flights to the UK, and visas.

Duration of Scholarship: 1 year

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:

• Application form

You will be required to submit the following supporting documents.

• Copies of official degree certificates and transcripts of your previous study, showing the subjects taken and grades obtained. If these documents are in languages other than English please provide official translations.
• Two written references (one academic and one professional), signed by the referee and on official headed paper.
• Your CV.
• Copies of English Language Certification (eg IELTS, TOEFL or Pearson test score report).

Successful applicants will be advised of the outcome of their application within a month of the deadline. Shortlisted candidates may be required to attend a Skype interview.
Please email scholarship.seed@manchester.ac.uk if you have any enquiries.

Visit Scholarship Webpage for details

Award Provider: University of Manchester