UCL Institute for Global Health African Graduate Scholarships 2018/2019 for young Africans

Application Deadline: 27th of April, 2018 

The scholarships exist to support African nationals with a high-quality academic and professional background who would not be able to study at UCL without financial assistance.The Scholarship is a one-off award for the academic year September-September to study at the UCL Institute for Global Health.

Eligibility Requirements:

Candidates must meet the following criteria:

• The candidate must be an African national and a permanent resident of an African  nation at the time of application.
• The candidate must have made an application and been accepted to UCL to study for a full-time postgraduate programme at the Institute for Global Health for the coming academic year. Click this link to apply to the MSc.
• The scheme offers a s
• ubstantial scholarship towards UCL tuition fees, accommodation and some living costs. The candidate must also be able to provide evidence that he/she has secured other sources of funding for travelling to and from the UK.

Application Process:

• Two reference letters. (Preferably one professional and one academic reference). Reference letters must be on letter-headed paper with a signature and must be signed across the seal of the envelope to ensure confidentiality (if sent by post). If sent by e-mail the referee can send the signed letter directly to Alison Gilry at [email protected]
• A copy of the UCL unconditional offer letter for the relevant academic year that the scholarship is intended for.
• A current CV.
• A letter confirming current employment status and annual salary in GBP.
• Copies of certificates and transcripts for higher education and professional training.
• A detailed personal statement.
• Proof of funding status including evidence that they have applied to other funding bodies for the additional expenses

Application Procedure:

African Graduate Scholarship Application Form (word doc) Please submit your application and supporting documentation by the 27th of April, 2018 

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the UCL Institute for Global Health African Graduate Scholarships 2018/2019