The Allan and Nesta Ferguson Scholarship provides £39,000 to international students for a full-time one-year Master’s course at the University of East Anglia (UEA).
The scholarship covers international tuition fees and provides a maintenance grant of £16,500, along with a £534 warm clothing allowance, enabling students to live in the UK and cover the costs of living, travel, and visa requirements.
Scholarship Summary
- Host Country: United Kingdom (UK)
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: All Developing Countries
- Reward: Full Scholarship | £16,500 Stipend | £534 Warm Clothing Allowance
- No IELTS Required
- Deadline: December 9, 2025
Scholarship Details
The Allan and Nesta Ferguson Commonwealth Scholarship is open to international students who have applied for the full-time MA Media and Global Development course at the School of Global Development, UEA. Scholarships are awarded based on financial need and are available to applicants from the eligible developing countries.
Applicants must confirm their eligibility using their country of origin and ensure their chosen course is listed under the scholarship program.
Eligibility Criteria
To be considered, applicants must:
- Meet the course requirements
- Not be in receipt of any other scholarships or awards
- Be a national or permanently domiciled in one of the eligible countries, including but not limited to: Afghanistan, Angola, Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Congo, DRC, Côte d’Ivoire, Djibouti, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Haiti, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mozambique, Myanmar, Nepal, Niger, Nigeria, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Rwanda, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Solomon Islands, South Sudan, Sudan, Syria, Tanzania, Timor-Leste, Togo, Uganda, Vanuatu, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe
Eligible Courses
- MSc Climate Change and Global Development
- MSc Environment and Global Development
- MA Agriculture and Rural Development
Scholarship Benefits
Successful applicants will receive:
- Coverage of international tuition fees
- Maintenance grant of £16,500 to cover living costs, travel, and visa expenses
- Warm clothing allowance of £534
- Scholarship awarded based on financial need
Required Documents
Applicants must prepare and submit:
- Completed Application Form
- Proof of admission to the University of East Anglia
- Academic Transcripts
- Letters of Recommendation
- Personal Statement or Essay
- Curriculum Vitae (CV) or Resume
- Proof of English Proficiency (if applicable)
- Financial documents (if required)
How to Apply
To apply, candidates should:
- Check Eligibility Criteria: Confirm you meet nationality, academic, and program requirements
- Select a Master’s Program: Ensure the program is eligible under the scholarship scheme
- Review Scholarship Information: Understand requirements, deadlines, and supporting documents
- Prepare Required Documents: Gather all documents including transcripts, letters of recommendation, personal statement, CV/resume, proof of admission, English proficiency, and financial documents if needed
- Apply for Admission: Submit your application to the University of East Anglia and follow their admission process
- Complete Scholarship Application: Submit a separate application for the Allan and Nesta Ferguson Scholarship online with all required documents
- Submit Application by Deadline: Ensure submission before December 9, 2025
- Confirmation and Follow-up: Respond to any requests from the scholarship committee
- Wait for Results: Scholarship results will be announced in due course
- Accept Scholarship and Enroll: Follow provided instructions to begin your Master’s program
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