Uganda: University of Manchester Full-time Masters Scholarships for Ugandan Students 2019/2020

Uganda: University of Manchester Full-time Masters Scholarships for Ugandan Students 2019/2020

Applications are invited from suitably qualified applicants for Uganda: University of ManchesterFull-time Masters Scholarships for Ugandan Students 2019/2020… Interested applicant(s) ought to follow the details and procedures on this page to secure this opportunity.

Uganda: University of Manchester Full-time Masters Scholarships 2019/2020

The University of Manchester offers scholarships for selected master’s courses to applicants from Uganda for the year 2019/2020.

• Award Provider: University of Manchester, UK
• Offered annually? Yes
• Number of Awardees: Not specified
• Value of Scholarship: The scholarships cover full tuition fees, return international air fares and living expenses
• Duration of Scholarship: Duration of candidate’s chosen course
• Eligible Countries: Uganda
• To be taken at (country): UK
• Type: Masters

Eligibility

Eligibility: The master’s scholarships are aimed at talented applicants, especially from disadvantaged backgrounds.

To apply for a scholarship, you must:

• have at least two years’ relevant post-graduation work experience (this does not include unpaid internships or voluntary work);
• hold a first or upper second class (or the equivalent) undergraduate degree;
• be a resident citizen of Uganda and have not previously studied outside Africa;
• be committed to returning home and able to demonstrate the potential to make a positive impact on the future of Uganda;
• have a clear idea how studying in Manchester will benefit both your career and the wider community.

All applicants will need to demonstrate competency in the English language. In most cases you will need one of the following, as a minimum, to satisfy the general English language criteria and go through to the final selection round.

• English grade of 4 in UCE (Uganda Certificate of Education)
• IELTS score of 6.5 (with no sub-test less than 5.5)
• BT TOEFL: overall score of at least 90, with no sub-test below 22

Have a look at the full list of available courses above to check the specific requirements.

Application Procedure

Application Form _ How to Apply: Before you start your scholarship application we require:

• Two up to date signed references. References must be on letter headed paper and addressed to ‘Equity and Merit Scholarships at The University of Manchester’. They do not need to be sent confidentially and there is no fixed format.
• Degree certificates and transcripts, showing subjects taken and grades achieved. (Temporary copies or certificates of graduation will suffice for this application)
• Evidence of your English Language ability (if you already have it), you will need one of the following as a minimum: IELTS score of 6.5 (with no less than 6.0 in writing) or TOEFL: score of 90 (with no sub-test below 22)
• An English Language certificate is not required at the time of application. If you are shortlisted for the scholarship, you will be asked to take the IELTS or TOEFL test.

Apply online

Application Deadline

Application Deadline: 9th September 2018 at 5 pm GMT.

For More Information:

Click Here to the Official Webpage of Uganda: University of Manchester Full-time Masters Scholarships for Ugandan Students 2019/2020 for more information.