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GDI Distance Learning Leadership Scholarship at University of Manchester in UK, 2017

The Global Development Institute offers Distance Learning Leadership Scholarship at the University of Manchester. Applicants must be a national of and resident in a DAC-listed least developed, other low-income or lower-middle income country.

The university main objective of the university is to provide high quality, comprehensive educational and training opportunities that are compatible to changing needs of the students.

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The University of Manchester is ranked 33rd in the world by QS World University Rankings 2015-16. The University of Manchester is the largest campus-based undergraduate university in the UK.

The UK’s Home Office requires that every student from outside the UK and the European Union (EU) must show evidence of a minimum level of English language (called B2 level) in order to be grant a UK visa (Tier 4 visa) to study at undergraduate or postgraduate level.

Course Level: Scholarships are available to pursue MSc programme.

Study Subject: Scholarships are awarded for following courses:

  • MSc Human Resource Management and Development (International Development) by Distance Learning
  • MSc Management and Information Systems (Change and Development) by Distance Learning.

Scholarship Award: The Global Development Institute (GDI) is pleased to announce the availability of a scholarship for overseas applicants, providing a full tuition fee waiver for a student.

Scholarship can be taken in the UK

Eligibility: Eligibility for the scholarships is as follows:

  • Applicants must already hold an unconditional offer for one of the courses above.
  • Applicants must be a national of and resident in a DAC-listed least developed, other low-income or lower-middle income country. The full list of eligible countries can be found below.
  • Applicants for international scholarships must not have previously studied in an OECD country.
  • Applicants must hold a First Class Honours bachelor’s degree or equivalent.

Nationality: Applicants must be a national of and resident in a DAC-listed least developed, other low-income or lower-middle income country.

College Admission Requirement                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  

Entrance Requirements: Applicants must hold a First Class Honours bachelor’s degree or equivalent.

English language Requirements: English language/ Test Requirements:

  • IELTS – overall score of 7, including 7 in writing with no further component score below 6.0
  • TOEFL IBT – overall score of 100 with 25 in each section.
  • TOEFL code for Manchester is 0757
  • Scores are valid for 2 years.
  • For students who require a Tier 4 visa to study in the UK, their test score is valid for 2 years proceeding the date that their CAS (Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies) is issued. CAS statements will be issued from June-September 2016.

International Scholarships

How to Apply: Applicants should email a 500 word statement detailing how they will apply their learning to develop a credible career track into development leadership. Please email statement to:  scholarship.seed-at-manchester.ac.uk.

Application Deadline: The closing date for applications for January 2017 will be November 30, 2016.

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