The University has a number of awards for UK/EU and overseas candidates starting a one-year Masters programme in 2012 and for PhD study, some of which are region- and country-specific scholarships. Interested candidates are strongly urged to apply. See the Postgraduate Prospectus - scholarships page
Mo Ibrahim Foundation MSc scholarship in Governance and State-building.
The International Development Department is pleased to announce an exciting opportunity to undertake the MSc in Governance and State-building, followed by a six-month internship with the Mo Ibrahim Foundation with a full scholarship. Applicants must have at least a good 2.1 degree, or equivalent and be African nationals domiciled (or permanent residents) in an African country. Preference will be given to scholarship candidates living in Sub-Saharan Africa. More information about the Mo Ibrahim Foundation scholarship.
Applications must be received through the University online application system, accessed via www.birmingham.ac.uk by the 11th June, with a 500 word statement and CV sent by email to Mrs Debra Beard (d.l.beard@bham.ac.uk). This statement should set out why the applicant is the best candidate for the scholarship. Please include ‘Mo Ibrahim Scholarship’ in the subject line of the email.
Commonwealth Shared Scholarship for IDD on-campus taught masters programmes - applications for 2012/13
IDD is pleased to announce that we have one Commonwealth Shared Scholarship to be awarded to an overseas applicant from a developing Commonwealth country for study on an on-campus Masters programme for 2012 entry. This is in addition to a further University-sponsored CSS award that applicants can also be considered for. Information is available from the Scholarships webpages and the deadline for applications is Friday 30th March 2012.
Bursaries for IDD on-campus taught masters programmes - applications for 2012/13
In 2012-13, IDD will award up to two bursaries to UK / EU applicants to cover up to 50% of the successful applicants' tuition fees. Selection will be based on academic merit. If you wish to be considered for a bursary, please state this on your postgraduate application form and also submit:
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A covering letter outlining why you are applying and why you should be selected as a bursary recipient
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Your CV
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Two references (at least one of the referees should be able to comment on academic performance). Please note that if you already have an offer of a place on one of the International Development Department programmes, you do not need to re-send these references.
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A short essay, maximum 1500 words, on a topic of your choice related to poverty reduction, development, governance or public sector management
If you have already applied for a postgraduate course at IDD but wish to considered for the scholarship, there is no need to complete another application form. Please send your CV, a covering letter, two references and essay. Remember to clearly state your name and which course you have applied for.
Applications should be received by IDD’s postgraduate office by 14 May 2012.
Debra Beard - Postgraduate Admissions Manager
Tel: +44 (0)121 414 5034, Email: d.l.beard@bham.ac.uk
Bursaries for IDD degrees by research - applications for 2012/13
IDD will be nominating PhD applicants for the following two awards:
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Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) postgraduate studentships. Nominations by IDD must be made by the end of February 2012, so applicants wishing to be considered for nomination should apply to IDD by mid-January 2012.
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The School of Government and Society bursaries. These awards vary; they have usually been worth 50% of the fee payable, with the opportunity for renewal, subject to satisfactory performance. The date by which applications should be made to IDD for 2012 entry will be announced in early 2012.
Trisha Carr - Doctoral Research Student Administrator
Tel: +44 (0) 121 414 6346, Email: p.a.carr@bham.ac.uk
Other scolarships and bursaries at IDD
In-Country scholarships and government awards
The large majority of study fellows are funded by their own organisation, the British Council or an associated funding source.
Opportunities vary from country to country and the British Council is best placed to advise on potential funding opportunities for you. Contact details of all British Council offices can be found on the British Council website
Grant-making bodies
Many grant-making bodies have funds available for international students to undertake postgraduate study in the UK. Awards vary greatly according to the subject area and to the country of the applicant.
The Directory of Social Change provides a comprehensive guide to funding possibilities.
Donor agencies
Many bi-lateral and multi-lateral donor agencies offer awards for students to undertake postgraduate study in the UK. These include the World Bank, UN agencies such as UNICEF, UNESCO or UNDP, and the European Commission.
Many of these agencies have local offices and you are advised to address them first to ask about funding opportunities for students from your country.
Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC)
IDD is recognised by the British Economic and Social Research Council as a centre of excellence for postgraduate research and for training in research methods.
Eligible applicants may apply to the ESRC for funding to undertake research (+3) and should contact the ESRC directly for information.
(Please note that in order to be considered for an ESRC scholarship, you will need to be nominated by the School of Government and Society.)
Ford Foundation International Fellowship Programme
The Ford Foundation International Fellowships Program (IFP) provides opportunities for advanced study to exceptional individuals who will use this education to become leaders in their respective fields, furthering development in their own countries and greater economic and social justice worldwide.
To ensure that Fellows are drawn from diverse backgrounds, IFP actively seeks candidates from social groups and communities that lack systematic access to higher education.
Ford Foundation International Fellows Programme
Rotary Foundation Ambassadorial Scholarships
'Ambassadorial Scholarships, the Rotary Foundation's oldest and best-known program, is the world's largest privately funded international scholarships program. Nearly 800 scholarships were awarded for study in 2005-06. Through grants totaling approximately US$500 million, recipients from about 70 countries studied in more than 70 nations.
'The purpose of the Ambassadorial Scholarships program is to further international understanding and friendly relations among people of different countries and geographical areas. While abroad, scholars serve as goodwill ambassadors to the host country and give presentations about their homelands to Rotary clubs and other groups. Upon returning home, scholars share with Rotarians and others the experiences that led to a greater understanding of their host country.'
Rotary Foundation's Ambassadorial Scholarships