Equity and Merit Scholarship for Tanzanian and Ugandan Students in UK, 2015

Scholarships: University of Manchester is inviting application for Equity and Merit Scholarship available for the students from Tanzania and Uganda. Scholarships will be awarded to pursue distance learning MSc Human Resource Management and Development and MSc Management and Information Systems: Change and Development program. The Scholarship covers all tuition and examining fees and course material costs. The application deadline is 10 October 2014.

Study Subject(s): Scholarships are awarded in the following programmes within the The Institute of Development Policy and Management (IDPM): MSc Human Resource Management and Development and MSc Management and Information Systems: Change and Development.
Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing distance learning masters degree program at University of Manchester.
Scholarship Provider: University of Manchester, UK
Scholarship can be taken at: UK

Eligibility: These scholarships are intended to support students from Tanzania and Uganda who would not otherwise be able to study for a UK qualification. You must meet certain essential criteria in order to be eligible to apply:
-Applicants must not have previously studied abroad (this includes studying by distance learning)
-Applicants must be a national and resident of Tanzania or Uganda
-At least two years’ work experience in Tanzania or Uganda in a relevant post is required
-Applicants must have a clear idea of how studying their chosen MSc will benefit their country
-A good first degree is required (minimum 2:1 or equivalent)
-Regular access to a computer and the internet is essential, including a valid and regularly-used e-mail address
-Applicants must have experience in using word-processing software
-Applicants must also meet the English language requirements for the programme: Tanzania National Examination English, grade C or above or Uganda Certificate of Education English, grade C or above
-Alternatively, the following English language test results are accepted: International English Language Testing System (IELTS), with a score of 6.5 overall with a 6.5 in writing and no less than 6.0 in the other subsections or Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), internet-based test with a total score of 90, a score of 22 in writing and no less than 20 in the other subsections

Scholarship Open for International Students: Students of Tanzania and Uganda can apply for these Equity and Merit scholarships.

Scholarship Description: The Institute of Development Policy and Management (IDPM) is a top destination for postgraduate students and offers an array of funding opportunities, including strategic use of our own resources. Equity and Merit Scholarships aim to assist talented but economically disadvantaged students from some of the world’s poorest countries. The scholarships, established on an initiative of the President of the University, cover all tuition and examining fees and course material costs.

What does it cover? The scholarships, established on an initiative of the President of the University, cover all tuition and examining fees and course material costs.

How to Apply: You do not need to apply for a place of study at the time of applying for the scholarship. Applications should be submitted online. Email SEED.em-at-manchester.ac.uk with your supporting documents. Please make sure you send this email from the email address you have provided on the scholarship application form and include your full name. The required documents are: Letters of recommendation from two referees, Copies of degree certificates and transcripts of previous study showing subjects and grades, Copy of English language qualification certificate (as above), Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Personal statement: This should be an original 1000 word essay which covers: How this course will contribute to your professional and personal development and how obtaining this degree will help you to contribute to the development of your own country.

Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is 10 October 2014.

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