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Institute of Development Studies Graduate Scholarship Programme 2019

Institute of Development Studies (IDS) Master’s Degree Scholarship Programme Form, Eligibility, Requirements and Application Guidelines for 2019/2020 Session.

The Institute of Development Studies (IDS) is delighted to offer up to six scholarships to encourage high achieving scholars from the Global South to study for a master’s degree commencing in 2019.
These scholarships have been jointly endowed by the Allan and Nesta Ferguson Charitable Trust, the Albertina Scholarship Fund and the estate of Sir Hans Singer.

The scholarships are available to international students from lower- or middle-income countries who have accepted a full-time place on an IDS master’s degree. Priority will be given to students who have the greatest potential to make a difference in their home countries after completing the degree.

ELIGIBILITY

  • Open to applicants who are nationals of and currently living in a lower or middle income country;
  • Applicants must have received and accepted an offer of a place on an full-time taught IDS masters degree (see the list of IDS masters courses)
  • Must have proven academic skills and an established career with a track record of excellence and achievement in the field of development
  • Must be able to demonstrate, through your previous experience and future plans, that you are committed to working for development – be it educational, economic, social or cultural – in your home country
  • Must not have studied nor worked in a high-income (developed) country
  • Must meet all of IDS and the University of Sussex’s general entrance requirements
  • Must have received an unconditional offer on an eligible Masters by Friday 17 May 2019 (it is possible to apply for the scholarship before receiving an offer of a place).

AWARD PRIZE

  • Taught full-time master’s degree plus essential living costs
  • Up to £16,750 for fees and up to £11,000 for essential living costs

METHOD OF APPLICATION

To be considered for the IDS Graduate Scholarship, you must have accepted an offer of a place on an eligible IDS master’s degree.

Applications for the scholarship award should be submitted via the online IDS Scholarship Application Form.

CLOSING DATE 

The deadline to submit your scholarship application is Tuesday 30 April 2019 but you must be in receipt of an unconditional offer on an eligible course by Friday 17 May 2019.