IDS Graduate Scholarship at University of Sussex for Master's Study

Up to five scholarships are available for international students from lower- or middle-income countries to pursue a full-time master's degree in development-related subjects at the Institute of Development Studies (IDS), University of Sussex, starting in the 2020 academic year. The award contributes toward tuition fees and essential living costs. Applicants must have accepted a place on an IDS master's degree, and priority goes to those with the strongest potential to make a difference in their home countries after graduating. The scholarships are jointly funded by the Allan and Nesta Ferguson Charitable Trust, the Albertina Scholarship Fund and the estate of Sir Hans Singer.

Institute of Development Studies, University of Sussex

Master's degree in development-related studies offered by IDS

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International students from lower- and middle-income countries

The scholarship contributes toward tuition fees for a taught full-time master's degree plus essential living costs. The award provides up to £18,500 for fees and up to £11,000 for essential living costs.

Applicants must be nationals of and resident in lower- or middle-income countries. The official website (link below) lists all eligible countries.

To be considered for the scholarship, applicants must:

• have received and accepted an offer of a place on a full-time taught IDS master's degree
• have proven academic skills and an established career with a track record of excellence and achievement in the field of development
• be able to demonstrate, through previous experience and future plans, a commitment to working for development – educational, economic, social or cultural – in their home country
• not have studied nor worked in a high-income (developed) country
• meet all of IDS and the University of Sussex's general entrance requirements
• have received an unconditional offer on an eligible master's by 30 April 2020.

Applications are currently closed.

To be considered for the IDS Graduate Scholarship, you must have accepted an offer of a place on an eligible IDS master's degree. However, you can apply for the scholarship before receiving an offer of a place.

Candidates can only apply if they have secured sufficient funds to meet the remaining tuition and living expenses at the time of application (after taking account of the possible award of this Scholarship) and they must provide evidence of how they will fund their expenses. The application deadline for the scholarship for September 2020 entry is 30 April 2020.

Visit the official website (link below) for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.