David Sainsbury Scholarships in Global Plant Health
The David Sainsbury Scholarships in Global Plant Health are prestigious awards aimed at supporting students enrolled in the MSc in Global Plant Health programme at the University of East Anglia (UEA). Offered by The Sainsbury Laboratory (TSL), these scholarships are designed to equip students with a comprehensive understanding of plant health, addressing the challenges posed by plant diseases and pests.
Host Institution(s)
- University of East Anglia (UEA)
- The Sainsbury Laboratory (TSL)
Level/Field of Study
- Level: Master’s degree
- Field: Global Plant Health
Number of Awards
The exact number of scholarships is not specified, but it’s mentioned that a limited number of applicants will be awarded.
Target Group
The scholarships are open to international students from all countries, provided they meet the eligibility criteria.
Scholarship Value/inclusions
The scholarships cover the full international tuition fees, amounting to £31,000 for the academic year 2023/24. Additionally, they may cover living expenses, though the details are not explicitly provided.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:
- Have a confirmed place in the MSc in Global Plant Health programme at UEA.
- Have graduated from a recognized institution with a minimum of Second Class Upper Division or equivalent.
- Be international students paying overseas fees.
- Not be receiving any other bursary or scholarship from UEA or another organisation.
Application Instructions
Interested candidates do not need to submit a separate application for the scholarships. They will be automatically considered once they have received an offer for the MSc in Global Plant Health programme. Applications should be submitted by 30 April 2023, and the candidates will be evaluated based on their academic merit.
Official Website
While the official UEA page could not be accessed, further details can be found on The Sainsbury Laboratory website or the PickAScholarship page.