International Development Scholarship in association with International Students House

Please note:

All applicants must hold an offer on the MSc NGO and Development Management Programme before applying for this scholarship. If you do not submit an application to the Programme before 5pm (UK time) on Friday 7th June 2013, you will not be eligible to apply for this scholarship.

Applications for the scholarship must be submitted by 1 July 2013.

To find out more about the process, see How and When to Apply.

Introduction

The International Development Scholarship in association with International Students House (ISH) is a combined tuition fee, residential and maintenance scholarship offered to an international student who intends to make a positive contribution to the development of their home country as result of completing the MSc NGO and Development Management Programme, who would otherwise be unable to pursue the Programme for financial reasons. The scholarship is open to applicants from Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Rwanda, Burundi and Somalia.

The Scholarship will be offered annually and is the product of a partnership between International Students House, one of London's largest residences for International Students, and the University of East London, a global learning community with over 28,000 students from over 120 countries world-wide.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the International Development Scholarship, applicants must:

First apply online for the MSc NGO and Development programme. The application will be assessed and if you are successful, the International admissions office will send you an International offer letter at UEL

AND

Hold a high 2.1 (Second Class Upper) qualification with a 67%+ overall percentage or equivalent
Have a minimum two years' work experience for an NGO
Be a national of one of the following countries: Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Rwanda, Burundi, Somalia
Intend to return to your home country on completion of the course in order to put your studies into practice
Be able to demonstrate that you would otherwise be unable to pursue the course for financial reasons

Value of Scholarship

The Scholarship will include the following:

Return flights (Booked by UEL)
Tuition Fees
Accommodation*: Single room accommodation at ISH
Subsistence (including food and travel)*: to the value of £550 per month

*For up to 12 months

University of East London (UEL)

University of East London (UEL) is a modern university, recognised for its excellence in teaching and research across a range of subjects. Our campuses are both in London, situated near Europe’s financial hub, Canary Wharf, and the London 2012 Olympic Park. We have over 28,000 students from 110 countries studying on our courses. With impressive new facilities, a wide range of teaching expertise and specialist support services, UEL is an excellent choice for international students. The UEL International team will look after you from the time you start the application process right through to graduation when you become an alumnus.

International Students House (ISH)

ISH is an extraordinary place for international students who are studying in London. It offers a culturally diverse environment where students from all over the world come to live together, share each others cultural experiences and enjoy the full programme of social and recreational activities that the House has to offer. ISH’s goal is to promote global friendship, trust and education for all, this is why there is a scholarship programme, to allow students with potential the opportunity to study in London where ordinarily they would not have the resources to do so.

Find out more on the ISH website.

Conditions of Scholarship

The University at its sole discretion reserves the right to allocate and administer the scholarship award as appropriate and conditions may be subject to change.

The scholar must enrol on the MSc NGO and Development Management Programme for the intake stated on their Scholarship Offer Letter. The Scholarship cannot be deferred.
The scholar must comply with the terms and conditions of admittance and the University's Regulations, including our Attendance Policy. Where there is a failure to comply then the scholarship award may be withdrawn in whole or part.
The scholar will be expected to complete their programme of study successfully within the time frame outlined on their Scholarship Offer Letter. The scholarship award does not cover additional costs for any re-takes of module/s.
The scholar will be expected to participate in current and future promotional activities and as such will be interviewed and photographed by the UEL marketing department. The scholar will also contribute from time to time to the promotion of UEL by supporting events organised for scholars and events organised by the International Office. The scholar agrees no payment will be made by the University to the scholar for their participation in promotional activities.
The scholar assigns to the University any intellectual property or other rights which are created as part of the promotional material.
Scholars will be expected to donate up to 10 hours per month of service to ISH or UEL International in some way, such as representing ISH at events.
Accommodation is a single occupancy room in ISH halls of residence. It will be the scholar's responsibility to accept the room offer within the specified time frame. The award will not cover any alternative accommodation and no payment in lieu will be made where the ISH single occupancy room is not occupied. Scholars are not expected to bring family members to the UK, by nature of the eligibility criteria with regards to financial hardship.
The scholar will be provided with an allowance to the value of £550 per month for subsistence, for up to 12 months, to cover travel, food and other living expenses. This may be inclusive of vouchers for meals at ISH.
Return flights to the UK from the scholar’s country of residence will be booked by UEL. Flights for the return journey will be booked for within a month of the programme end date.

Tier 4 (General) Student Visa

Where necessary under UK Border Agency (UKBA) regulations, scholars will be required to apply for prior entry clearance (Tier 4 General Student). Student immigration requirements for entry into the UK are operated on a points based system. Scholars must ensure that they meet all the requirements for entry within their application, in line with the UKBA’s Tier 4 Policy Guidance. Scholars should only proceed with their acceptance of the award if they are confident that they meet these requirements. A letter will be provided to the scholar by UEL for use in the Tier 4 application process, as evidence of maintenance. The scholarship award will not be made, or if made will be withdrawn where a Tier 4 student visa is not granted, or is subsequently withdrawn.

Up to date details of the Tier 4 Student Immigration Rules and application procedures can be found on the UK Border Agency website
Further information and guidance on student visas can be obtained from UEL's International Student Advice team.
The University reserves the right to withdraw a scholarship award if the conditions outlined above are not met.

How and when to apply

Applicants must have obtained an offer for the MSc NGO and Development Management Programme before applying for this scholarship. To apply for the Programme please click here. Applicants must have applied to the Programme by 5pm (UK time) on Friday 7th June 2013.

Any applications for Programme received after 7th June 2013 will not be considered for the scholarship.

In addition to submitting an online application, you are required to email a supporting testimonial/ reference from a previous employer or academic tutor demonstrating that you meet the criteria, including financial status. This should be submitted by email to scholarships@uel.ac.uk after you have submitted the online application.

The deadline to submit your scholarship application and testimonial is Monday 1st July 2013. Applications will not be accepted after this date.

Assessment Procedure

Applications will be assessed according to merit and financial need by a selected panel at the University of East London and International Students House. The panel may request to interview applicants over the telephone. Candidates who are selected for interview will be notified of this by telephone and email.

The panel will make their final selections by marking the quality of the application and interview (where applicable), the preparedness for the high quality study in the discipline area, the articulation of how the Scholarship will contribute to the applicant’s study goals, personal development and long term career gains in making a positive contribution to the development of their home country.

Notification of Scholarship Outcome

The successful applicant will be notified by telephone and email by 15th July 2013. They will then be sent an award letter which may be required for visa purposes. The award letter will be posted to the correspondence address on your application form. You must inform us (by emailing admissions.international@uel.ac.uk) if your contact details change so that we can contact you at the correct address.

The scholar will receive an acceptance form with their award letter and this must be returned by email. If you do not consent to the terms and conditions of the scholarship, it will have to be withdrawn.

Unsuccessful applicants will be informed of the final decision by email.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. How can I get an offer letter?

Before applying for this scholarship you will need to have made a successful application to the MSc NGO and Development Management programme online here: http://www.uel.ac.uk/lss/postgraduate/programmes/ngo.htm, or by downloading the application form here: www.uel.ac.uk/international/application/index.htm . If your application is successful you will be emailed an offer letter from our International Admissions office.

2. What is the UEL ID number?

Before you can apply for a scholarship you first need to have an offer of a place on our MSc NGO and Development Management programme. If your programme application is successful you will be emailed an offer letter containing your 7-digit UEL ID number. You will then be able to apply for a scholarship using the online form here.

3. Is my country eligible for this scholarship?

You must be a national of one of the following countries in order to be eligible for this scholarship:
Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Rwanda, Burundi, Somalia

4. Do I need to submit my IELTS/TOEFL scores?

All applicants are required to provide evidence of English language level. We recognise many English language qualifications including IELTS, TOEFL, Pearson’s Test of English and some country specific examinations. If your application to the Programme is successful you will receive an offer letter from the International Admissions team, stating the evidence you are required to provide if required. You can find further information about admission requirements for the course here and information about the UKBA English language requirements here.

5. I will not be able to fulfill my academic conditions until after 1 July 2013, can I still apply for the scholarship?

For the International Development Scholarship you must have an unconditional offer (with no academic conditions) to be considered. As the Scholarship is for entry in September 2013, the scholarship applications will need to be assessed immediately after the deadline on 1 July 2013. You therefore must ensure that all academic conditions have been met by 1st July 2013. Please note that this includes English language qualifications such as IELTS and TOEFL, as evidence of English language is a requirement of admission to the MSc NGO and Development Management Programme.

6. Is the Scholarship for any other programme?

No. The International Development Scholarship is open to applicants with an offer for our MSc NGO and Development Management Programme only. However, applicants with an offer for another Master’s programme may be eligible for one of our other international scholarships. Please note, however, that these are only partial scholarships.

7. What documents do I need to upload?

When you have a successful offer for the MSc NGO and Development Management Programme , you can apply for the scholarship using the online form here. When you have submitted your scholarship application, you are required to email a supporting testimonial/ reference from a previous employer or academic tutor demonstrating that you meet the criteria, including financial status. This should be submitted by email to scholarships@uel.ac.uk after you have submitted the online application.

8. I am having a problem uploading the documents. What should I do?

Supporting documents should be emailed to scholarships@uel.ac.uk once you have submitted the application form.

9. Is there a fee for submitting the online scholarship form?

No.

If you have any further questions regarding the scholarship, please email scholarships@uel.ac.uk

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