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Africa Scholarships 2009 Entry
The Faculty of Biological Sciences offers a number of scholarships for African nationals who are both resident and currently being educated in Africa*. The schemes are open to new taught postgraduate (master's) students who commence a programme of study within the Faculty in September 2009. Undergraduate international students: please see our undergraduate website .
Biological Sciences Africa Master's Prize Scholarships - £3,000
For 2009 entry there will be acompetitive prize scholarship of £3,000 available for an outstanding African student. Applicants should normally apply for a programme of study within the Faculty by 30 May 2009.
- How to apply: All applicants will be considered via their application to the University.
- Academic criteria: To be awarded as determined by the Faculty International Scholarships Committee.
- Renewal of scholarship: There is no renewal of scholarships for the master's programmes as duration is just one year.
Biological Sciences International Scholarships Scheme - £2,000
Students from Africa may also qualify for the Faculty of Biological Sciences International Scholarship Scheme .
Further information
To receive a Faculty of Biological Sciences Africa Prize Scholarship all students must meet all the following conditions:
- Commence a programme of study in the Faculty of Biological Sciences in September 2009 and be fully registered on 1st December 2009.
- Be a full-time student paying full overseas- rated fees.
- Be in receipt of a written scholarship offer from the Faculty and fulfil the academic conditions of that offer.
- Be an African national who is resident in Africa and educated in Africa immediately prior to joining the Faculty of Biological Sciences at the University of Leeds.
Scholarships will be allocated subject to the full terms of the schemes. Students may only be awarded one Faculty of Biological Sciences Scholarship. Faculty of Biological Sciences international scholarships are not available to students who have other University of Leeds scholarships or bursaries or who have secured alternative external sources of funding e.g. government sponsorship. The Faculty reserves the right not to award scholarships if candidates do not meet the required criteria.
Please contact our International Admissions Tutor for further information (contact details below).
*African nationals paying full overseas fees but resident outside of Africa may apply for the Faculty of Biological Sciences International Prize Scholarships Scheme.
Contact details:
Postgraduate Degrees |
Graduate School Office |
T: +44(0) 113 343 3022 |
Other sources of scholarships
Information about other scholarships and bursaries for new students can be obtained from the University of Leeds Scholarships website
