West Africa Merit Scholarship at University of Aberdeen in UK- 2015

Application for the 2015 University of Aberdeen scholarship for Nigerian/Ghanaian nationals to pursue full-time taught postgraduate programme in two colleges has commenced. Beneficiaries can pursue PG programmes at either the College of Arts and Social Sciences or the College of Life Sciences and Medicine. There are only 5 West Africa Merit scholarships available and has a value of £2000 and is awarded in the form of a tuition fee discount.

To be eligible for this award, candidates must hold the equivalent of a First class British Honours degree from a British university or from a recognised Nigerian university/Ghanaian university. Up to 5 scholarships valued at approximately £2000 each will be awarded. The closing date for applications is 30 June 2015.

Eligibility for the 2015 West Africa Merit Scholarship:

• To be eligible for this award, candidates must hold the equivalent of a First class British Honours degree from a British university or from a recognised Nigerian university or Ghanaian university.
• Candidates must also be self-funded, and not in receipt of any financial assistance from the Nigerian government.
• To be considered for the scholarship you will need to have applied to the University of Aberdeen and been offered a place starting in January or September 2015. You must also be a privately funded student, and not in receipt of any financial assistance from the Nigerian or Ghanaian Government.
• The scholarship can only be held by a student of the University commencing study in January or September 2015– it cannot be transferred to other institutions.
• Priority will be given to students who do not already have additional scholarship funding (student loans excluded) and to those who have firmly accepted either a conditional or unconditional offer for a place at the University at the time the selection committee meets.

More scholarship description

Scholarship Description: This funding opportunity is open to Nigerian students undertaking a full-time taught postgraduate programme in either the College of Arts and Social Sciences or the College of Life Sciences and Medicine. To be eligible for this award, candidates must hold the equivalent of a First class British Honours degree from a British university or from a recognised Nigerian university. Candidates must also be self-funded, and not in receipt of any financial assistance from the Nigerian government.

How to Apply for the scholarship

A completed application form, transcript and one academic reference should be emailed or posted.

Scholarship Application Deadline:

The closing date for applications is 30 June 2015. All applications for the 2015 West Africa Merit Scholarship at University of Aberdeen in United Kingdom must be submitted not later than the stated date.