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  • University of Essex GREAT Scholarships 2023-24

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    What 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
    Deadline: 31-May-2023Award£10,000 for a yearEligibilityMaster's degree applicants in University of Essex