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UEA Master’s Degree Scholarship for Africans and International Students
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The University of East Anglia (UEA) School of International Development is offering three full master’s degree scholarships for Africans and other international students.
Known as a world-leading institution renowned for student experience, UEA is also an inclusive public research university in Norwich, England. It currently has four faculties and 26 schools of study.
### **What Benefits Are Covered by the Master’s Degree Scholarship?**
UEA makes the scholarship available to any master’s degree course offered by their [School of International Development](http://www.uea.ac.uk/international-development/postgraduate-taught-degrees). Additionally, three lucky international students will receive a coverage of international tuition fees worth £17600.
### **Who Are Eligible to Apply at UEA?**
In order to qualify for a UEA master’s degree spot, aspiring scholars must meet the following eligibility criteria:
- First, the international student must be a graduate of any international institution.
- Next, the international student must hold a degree with a classification of 2:1, or any international equivalent.
- The applicant must have already secured an offer of a place to study their chosen master’s degree under the School of International Development.
- In addition, the aspiring scholar must submit a scholarship application via the university’s scholarship application form.
- Most importantly, an instrumental part of the scholarship application process would be answering this question in no more than 250 words:
_How does the course you have applied for help you achieve your career goals and how would your experiences and interests aid the learning of the cohort as a whole?_
### **What Are the Application Instructions?**
To secure the coveted scholarships for Africans and international students, applicants must first make sure that they have been accepted into an eligible UEA master’s degree program. Apply for your course [here](https://www.uea.ac.uk/apply/postgraduate#masters).
Furthermore, the rest of the applications are done online through [UEA’s scholarship application form](https://app.geckoform.com/public/%22%20/l%20%22/modern/FOEU014b2iBN7fri?_ga=2.186713256.1463112942.1624277287-30639672.1624277287). The deadline is on June 30, 2021.
For more details, visit the [official UEA scholarship webpage](https://www.uea.ac.uk/study/fees-and-funding/scholarships-finder/scholarships-a-z/international-development-full-fees-scholarship).
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Eligibility criteria
Always cross-check eligibility against the sponsor's official site before applying — sponsor rules can change between intakes.
- Citizen or permanent resident of an eligible African country
- Currently applying to or enrolled at the Masters level
- Willing to study in UK
- Strong academic record — typically a minimum GPA equivalent to a UK 2:1 / US 3.3
- English-language proficiency demonstrated by IELTS, TOEFL or an MOI letter
- Two academic or professional references able to speak to your potential
Required documents
A planning baseline drawn from how 90%+ of African scholarship sponsors structure their checklist. The sponsor's portal is the source of truth for any single application.
- Valid international passport (bio page scan)
- Most recent academic transcripts (sealed or e-verified copies)
- Curriculum vitae / résumé (1–2 pages, reverse-chronological)
- Personal statement or motivation letter (500–1,000 words, tailored to the sponsor)
- Two to three reference letters (academic for students, professional for working applicants)
- Proof of English proficiency (IELTS, TOEFL or Duolingo) — Medium-of-Instruction letter may substitute for Anglophone-Africa graduates
- Passport-sized photograph meeting ICAO biometric standards
- Research proposal or statement of purpose (500–2,000 words for PhD)
- Published or unpublished writing sample (PhD and research-led Masters)
- Country-of-origin proof (national ID or birth certificate) — required by many Africa-focused funders
Deadline timeline
The sponsor has not published a fixed deadline yet. Use the milestones below as a generic 12-month plan; substitute dates once the intake window opens.
- 12 months out
Register for tests (IELTS/TOEFL/SAT/GRE), shortlist 3–5 universities, identify referees.
- 6 months out
Sit your tests, draft a personal statement, request transcripts and confirm reference letters.
- 3 months out
Finalise essays, upload supporting documents, complete the online application portal.
- 1 month out
Final review, double-check uploaded files, submit a week before the deadline to avoid portal issues.
- Application deadline
Submit by 23:59 in the sponsor's stated time zone — usually local to the sponsor, not your country.
Frequently asked questions
Who can apply for the UEA Master’s Degree Scholarship for Africans and International Students?+
Applicants must be eligible African nationals applying at the Masters level, meet the academic and English-language requirements set by Various, and be able to relocate to UK for the duration of the programme.
Is the UEA Master’s Degree Scholarship for Africans and International Students fully funded?+
Funding model: Funding type varies — check the official site. Where listed as fully funded, the award typically covers tuition, monthly stipend, health insurance and round-trip airfare. Always confirm the latest funding breakdown on the sponsor's official page.
When is the application deadline?+
The application deadline is varies by intake — see the official site. Submit at least one week early — sponsor portals frequently slow or fail in the final 24 hours, and late submissions are not accepted under any circumstances.
What documents do I need to apply?+
At minimum: passport bio page, academic transcripts, CV, personal statement, two to three references, and an English-language test score (IELTS, TOEFL or Duolingo). Research-led Masters and PhD applications also require a research proposal and a writing sample.
How can I improve my chance of winning?+
Apply early, tailor every essay to the specific sponsor (do not recycle a generic statement), secure at least one reference who knows your work in detail, and apply to two or three additional scholarships in parallel — never rely on a single application.