Applications are invited for the Allan and Nesta Ferguson Charitable Trust Scholarships to talented candidates. The The studentships are open to applicants from developing countries for the academic session 2020/21.

The program is available for aspirants to undertake a one-year taught Master’s program of study related to economic, social or technological development.

Fees, maintenance of £13,320 (in session 2020/21), return economy travel and other allowances

• Eligible Countries: Students from developing countries are eligible for the opportunity s.
• Acceptable Course or Subjects: The studentships are available for applicants applying for programs of study related to economic, social or technological development.
• Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, the candidates must meet all the following criteria:
• Must hold a First Degree at undergraduate level equivalent to at least a UK Upper Second Class Honours degree. Applicants should either have graduated with the appropriate First Degree or be in their final year of study.
• Be citizens of, and permanently resident in, one of the developing countries according to the International Development Association list of Borrowing Countries.
• Not have undertaken studies lasting one year or more in a developed country.
• Be unable themselves, or through their families, to pay to study in the UK.
• Agree that they will return to their home country as soon as their period of study is complete.

Applicants whose first language is not English must meet the University’s English Language requirements.