International Development Scholarship in association with International Students House: Application Form

This form must be completed in full, and by submitting this form you are agreeing to our scholarship conditions. If any sections are incomplete, this form will not be considered.

You will only be able to apply for the scholarship if you meet the Eligibility Criteria:

Hold an offer for UEL MSc NGO and Development programme
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

We are looking for exceptional candidates who have a proven academic and achievement record and who will make a major contribution to our university and to the wider global community. For more information about the eligibility criteria and details of this scholarship, please click here.

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UEL ID number*
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Please do not include information other than that requested below. This statement must be no more than 600 words. It must explain:

a) why you wish to undertake this Programme of study and how you will utilise your qualification in the future
b) why you consider yourself to be eligible for the scholarship, bearing in mind the outlined criteria
c) why you consider yourself to be an exceptional candidate and what you will contribute to the University of East London as a student

All applicants are required to submit a testimonial/ reference from a previous employer or academic tutor demonstrating that you meet the criteria, including financial status. When you have submitted the application form, please email a scanned copy of this to scholarships@uel.ac.uk. We may wish to contact the referee for further information, so please include their contact details. Applications will not be considered without supporting testimonial/ reference.

Funding Information

This scholarship was created for applicants who would not otherwise be able to afford to study on this programme. The following information relating to your financial situation is therefore requested: ( Please include currency where applicable)

Please state amount of any savingsA value is required.

How much is your family contributing towards costs?A value is required.

Do you have any other funding you have not told us about?A value is required.

Have you applied for any other scholarships?
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When do you expect to hear about these applications?A value is required.

Do you have any debts?
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All applicants are required to submit a testimonial/ reference from a previous employer or academic tutor demonstrating that you meet the criteria, including financial status. When you have submitted the application form, please email a scanned copy of this to scholarships@uel.ac.uk . We may wish to contact the referee for further information, so please include their contact details. Applications will not be considered without supporting testimonial/ reference.

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I have been issued an official International Offer Letter for a place on the MSc NGO and Development Management programme at UEL
I understand I will need to hold an offer without any further academic conditions and to have submitted a supporting testimonial / reference via email by 1 July 2013 to be considered for this scholarship
I confirm that the information above is true and that I am honestly in need of full financial assistance in order to be able to study in the UK
I have completed all sections of this form
I have written the statement in support of my application myself
I intend to submit a supporting testimonial via email after submitting my application

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The University has sole discretion in awarding this scholarship and reserves the right not to award a scholarship(s) or to withdraw a scholarship for non-compliance with the terms of the award. The decision of the scholarship panel is final. The University is not obliged to give reasons for its decision or otherwise enter into correspondence about its decision. Successful candidates will normally be notified by email no later than one month after the publicised closing date. The University reserves the right not to award a scholarship(s).

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