UCL/AHRI MSc Scholarship 2023/2024 for African Students

UCL/AHRI MSc Scholarship: Applications are open for the 2023/2024 Africa Health Research Institute/UCL MSc Scholarship.

Application Deadline: 2nd June 2023 by 5pm.

About the UCL/AHRI MSc Scholarship: This scholarship is a singular award for the UK academic year September 2023 to September 2024. It is funded by UCL’s Global Engagement Office. The scholarship is administered via AHRI and is for applicants whose academic background and interests are aligned with the programmes of research at AHRI.

This opportunity is open to applicants who permanently reside in South Africa. Applicants must have a high-quality academic record to be considered for this opportunity.

Candidates will go through a competitive round of selection at AHRI and the successful candidate will be nominated to go through to the UCL selection. Application for acceptance onto a MSc taught course is separate, and the AHRI nominee will be guided through this process.

Eligible Field(s): The successful candidate’s research project for the MSc is expected to be aligned with the programmes of research at AHRI.

Type: Masters

Eligibility: TheUCL/AHRI MSc Scholarship candidate:

1. Must be permanently based in South Africa at the time of application.
2. Must hold a valid passport at the time of application.
3. Must have an Honours degree equivalent to a Bachelor (Honours) degree with Second Class Division 1 Honours or 70% in an appropriate subject.
4. The successful applicant will need to be in London to start their chosen course in September 2021.

Women are particularly encouraged to apply.

Eligible Countries: Any. Be domiciled in South Africa

To be Taken at (Country): UK & South Africa

Number of Awards: Not specified

Value of UCL/AHRI MSc Scholarship: The Scholarship will cover:

1. Full UCL tuition fees for a one-year full-time taught master’s degree.
2. A round-trip economy air fare to and from the UK.
3. A monthly stipend to cover housing and living costs for 50 weeks.
4. National Health Service (NHS) surcharge and Tier 4 visa costs.

Duration of Award: 1 year

How to Apply for UCL/AHRI MSc Scholarship: Please complete the AHRI/UCL PhD Studentship Application form in detail and upload the following documents:

1. Letter of recommendation from your proposed supervisor at AHRI.
2. Letter of recommendation from your proposed supervisor at UCL.
3. A copy of your academic CV.
4. Certified copies of your academic transcripts and original certificates.

Closing date is Friday, 02 June 2023 . 

 Application form guidelines are listed in the Award Webpage.

• It is important to go through all application requirements in the Award Webpage (see Link below) before applying.
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