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University of Essex GREAT Scholarships 2023-24
IndiaUnited KingdomWhat is University of Essex GREAT Scholarships 2023-24?
University of Essex GREAT Scholarships 2023-24 is a joint initiative by the British Council and the UK Government to support postgraduate students from Bangladesh, Egypt, Ghana, India, and Pakistan to access world-class UK higher education opportunities. The selected candidates will receive £10,000 for a year towards the cost of tuition fees for any one-year taught Master's (MA, MSc or LLM) degree offered at the University of Essex.
Who is offering this scholarship ?
The British Council and the UK Government is offering the scholarship.
Who can apply for this scholarship ?
To be eligible, an applicant must -
- hold a valid Indian passport
- be classed as an overseas fee-payer and entirely self-funded*
- hold an offer (conditional or unconditional) to start a one-year full-time master's degree on the provided subject list starting in October 2023
- have a background in extracurricular activities relating to the subject area
*Note - Students receiving a repayable loan to fund their studies will be considered as self-funded.
What are the benefits ?
The selected candidates will receive £10,000 for a year towards the cost of tuition fees for any one-year taught Master's (MA, MSc or LLM) degree offered at the University of Essex.
How can you apply ?
Eligible candidates can apply for the position using the steps listed below -
Step 1: Click the ‘Apply Now’ button below.
Step 2: Click on the 'Register' button on the right-hand side of the dashboard and fill in the required details to 'Register'. (Note - If already registered, log in using the registered email Id.)
Step 3: Navigate to the 'How to Apply' section and download the application form.
Step 4: Fill in the required details and send it through email at - greatscholarships@essex.ac.uk
What are the documents required for the University of Essex GREAT Scholarships 2023-24?
- Passport
- Marksheet & Certificates
- Identity cards
What are the selection criteria ?
Candidates will be shortlisted based on the fulfilment of the eligibility criteria. In addition to the normal criteria for admission to the chosen University of Essex Master’s degree, a GREAT Scholar must be:
- active in the field with work experience or with a proven interest in the proposed subject area
- able to demonstrate their motivation and academically be able to follow and benefit from an Essex postgraduate taught course
- willing to embody the UK Higher Education experience, by attending lectures and tutorials and engaging with extra-curricular activities, and acting as an ambassador for UK Higher Education, by promoting the value of studying at a UK HEI
- willing to act as a spokesperson in the relevant subject space
- willing to establish an engagement with the UK as a scholar, through personal and academic fulfilment
- willing to attend related events in the UK upon invitation from the British Council
- willing to demonstrate future contribution to capacity-building and socioeconomic advancement in the climate change space through the benefits achieved after graduating from UK higher education
- as an alumnus of the UK, be willing occasionally to speak to potential candidates about their own experience of studying in the UK
What are the important dates ?
Application Start Date – 13th February 2023
Application End Date – 31st May 2023
Terms and Conditions
- Only one scholarship award could be made per student.
- The award cannot normally be held in conjunction with the other University of Essex awards.
- The following students are not eligible for this scholarship regardless of meeting the above criteria:
- Students undertaking courses at East 15 Acting School
- Students who are not assessed as paying overseas fees
- Students who are fully or partly sponsored
- Students who got admission through deferred entry
Important documents
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Contact details
University of Essex
Wivenhoe Park, Colchester CO4 3SQ, United Kingdom
Email id - pgadmit@essex.ac.uk | Telephone Number - (+44) 1206 - 873333
