UCL – INSTITUTE FOR GLOBAL HEATLH
Application for the UCL Institute for Global Health (IGH)
African Graduate Scholarships
Academic Year 2020-21
Sponsored by
CP Charitable Trust, and the International Student House
Before completing this application, please note that:
The scholarships provide a small number of awards towards tuition fees and living costs while studying at IGH.
Scholarships administered by IGH are only available to selected students who intend to pursue an MSc in Global Health and Development at the UCL Institute for Global Health. Scholarships are not available to study other degrees at UCL or at any other institution.
Successful candidates will not receive the entire scholarship funds directly. Tuition fees and accommodation costs are deducted from the award.
Scholarship deadlines are adhered to strictly. No scholarship application will be accepted after the deadline date indicated.
A selection committee will consider applications. The decision of the selection committee is final and not subject to appeal.
Candidate Criteria
Candidates must be African nationals, residents of an African country at the time of application, and must have received an unconditional offer to study the MSc in Global Health and Development.
Candidates must demonstrate financial need, and provide evidence (letters, etc) that they have applied to other funding bodies for support or that they have some personal funding to cover for travelling and initial expenses.
Please see the covering letter accompanying this application form for further information and instructions.
Candidates must complete and return the application form to IGH (address at end of form). Complete applications must be in the office by 27 April, 2020.
Candidates must demonstrate concrete plans to utilise the MSc.
A. Personal Details
Title Mr Mrs Ms Miss Dr Gender Female Male
Date of Birth: UCL Student Number
Surname: First Names:
Correspondence Address:
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Email: Nationality:
B. Programme of Study Details
This scholarship is available to students who intend to pursue an MSc in Global Health and Development at UCL.
Have you applied for an MSc in Global Health and Development? Yes No
If yes, what is your UCL student number?
Have you received an offer? Yes No
If yes, please also enclose a copy of your most recent offer letter from UCL.
Have you ever deferred entry to the programme? Yes No
Have you applied for the African Graduate scholarship previously? Yes No
C. Financial Circumstances and Background
This scholarship is intended for students in financial need, those who would be unable to study at UCL without financial assistance.
PAST/CURRENT PRIZES, AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS
We may request proof (copies of award letters/certificates) of the information you give below.
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OTHER FUNDING FOR INTENDED STUDY AT UCL
List any funding you intend to apply for and/or have applied for and/or secured relating to the intended programme.
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In the 12 months immediately preceding the start of your programme at UCL, have you been/are you currently/ will you be:
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Do you have dependants? Yes No
If yes, how many dependants are in your household?
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(please provide proof of savings)
E. Curriculum Vitae
Please attach a copy of your most recent Curriculum Vitae or resume. Please ensure that it contains details of both your educational and employment history. Please also provide proof of your higher education achievements (photocopies of certificates etc.)
F. Interview
We may invite you to attend an interview. Please state your availability.
Are you available for interview by phone or Skype? Yes No
If yes, when is the most appropriate time to contact you?
G. References
Please include two written references (one academic, one from your employer)
Please also state the names and addresses of the two people who have provided the references that you are returning with this application. Please ensure that the letters are confidential (i.e. sealed envelopes with a signature across the seal). If references are sent by e-mail the referees need to send the letters directly to [email protected]
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H. Personal statement
Please give details of your current financial circumstances, including other contributions that you may receive from anyone during the course of your programme at UCL (e.g. members of your family or anyone else). State why you think the IGH scholarship selection committee should award this scholarship to you including details of how the skills and qualification obtained will be applied on your return to your home country. (Please attach a separate page if necessary).
I. Declaration
I declare that the information supplied by me on this form is, to the best of my knowledge, accurate and complete. (If sending the application form by email, please scan this page so that we have a signature)
I understand that my application is valid only if all required information is provided and all required supporting documents (which will not be returned) are enclosed.
I agree to inform the Institute for Global Health ([email protected]) immediately of any other scholarships, grants or award I am offered or awarded subsequent to submitting this application, and to provide details and proof of their details if requested. I understand that additional funding awarded from another source may be taken into account in the calculation of any scholarship I may receive.
Applicant’s Signature: Date:
Please return this form (by post or email) by the 27 April 2020 to:
African Graduate Scholarship, UCL Institute for Global Health, 30 Guilford Street, London WC1N 1EH UK,
Tel +44 (0)20 7905 2707
CONFIDENTIAL—IGH Office Use Only
(Applicants, please do not write in the areas below.)
Graduate Application No: ____: _________ ____________
IGH Scholarship Selection Committee Comments
Comments and Date
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