Sheffield Nigeria Merit Postgraduate Scholarships
Course(s) Offered: Any field
Course Level: Graduate (masters, PhD)
Provider: University of Sheffield
Country to Study in: UK
Scholarship Description
The University of Sheffield offers scholarships to postgraduate Nigerian students who show exceptional academic potential wishing to start a postgraduate taught masters programme at the University of Sheffield in September 2014.
These include the Nigeria Merit Postgraduate Scholarships, the Management School - MSc and MBA scholarships, and the Shared Commonwealth Scholarships.
The University of Sheffield does not offer research studentships or funding specifically for Nigerian students. There are, however, studentships and funding for which all international students can apply.
University of Sheffield Nigeria Merit Postgraduate Scholarships
Eligibility
To be eligible for the Nigeria Merit Postgraduate Scholarships 2014 (£7,000), applicants must be a Nigerian national or permanently domiciled in Nigeria, apply for a study place by Friday 20 June 2014 and hold an offer of a study place for entry in September 2014.
Scholarship criteria:
The Nigeria Merit Postgraduate Scholarships 2014 (£7,000) are awarded on the basis of academic merit.
The Management School - MSc and MBA scholarships is also awarded on merit.
The Shared Commonwealth Scholarships 2014 is available for individuals with a strong academic background beginning their postgraduate study at the University of Sheffield in September 2014.
Eligible groups
Citizens of Nigeria
Participating Institutions
University of Sheffield, UK
Fields of study
Any taught masters course (eg MA, MSc) which is offered at the university
Number of awards
There are THREE Nigeria Merit Postgraduate Scholarships 2014 awards, FOUR Shared Commonwealth Scholarships 2014 awards, AND a NUMBER of Management School - MSc and MBA scholarship awards, available for Nigerian students starting their postgraduate taught masters programme in September 2014.
Sponsorship duration
Each scholarship is for one year of study
Scholarship benefits
Nigeria Merit Postgraduate Scholarships: Each scholarship is worth £7,000 of your postgraduate taught masters degree tuition fee per year, for one year of study. The scholarships will take the form of a tuition fee reduction.
Management School - MSc and MBA scholarships: Scholarships worth up to £2000.
Method of Application
If you wish to be considered for this scholarship you need to apply and be offered admission into the university. To apply to the University of Sheffield, see the official 'how to apply' page.
Eligible students will automatically be sent details of how to apply from January 2014 onwards. Please note that applicants cannot apply for the scholarship before being offered a study place at Sheffield.
It is important to visit the official website (link to it is below) for detailed information on how to apply, and also to access and download the "Nigeria Pre-departure Briefing(pdf)" document.
DEADLINE:
The deadline for applications is Friday 27 June 2014.
PLEASE NOTE:
Results of applications will be announced by Friday 25 July 2014.
The University of Sheffield is a research university in the city of Sheffield in South Yorkshire, England. It received its royal charter in 1905 as successor to Sheffield Medical School and University College of Sheffield.
Contact
Tomi Lasebikan
Nigeria Regional Officer (The University of Sheffield)
Kaplan International Colleges Ltd
South Atlantic Petroleum Towers
3rd Floor, Wing B, White Building,
Plot 98, Adeola Odeku Street
Victoria Island, Lagos
Nigeria
Tel: +234 (1) 660 5386
Mobile: +234 (0)703 414 1021
Email: tomi.lasebikan@sheffield.ac.uk
Application Deadline: 27 June 2014
Open to International students: No (ONLY Nigerians)
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