Are you looking to improve your professional prospects and advance your career? The University of Portsmouth SEGG International Scholarship could be for you if you are a self-funded international student.

To be eligible for the funding, applicants must achieve a first or upper second (2:1) from their bachelor’s degree and accept an offer onto a master’s course in SEGG of the University of Portsmouth.

The University of Portsmouth was founded in 1870. It is a modern higher education and research institution. Portsmouth has 24 schools and is composed of five faculties divided into 29 departments.

Why at the University of Portsmouth? It is one of only four universities in the southeast to accomplish the highest Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF). Portsmouth offers over 200 undergraduate and 150 postgraduate, along with 65 research degree programs.

Application Deadline: June 29, 2023.

Brief Description

• University or Organization: University of Portsmouth
• Department: School of the Environment, Geography, and Geosciences (SEGG)
• Course Level: Master
• Award: 50% off of course tuition fee
• Access Mode: Online
• Number of Awards: Varies
• Nationality: International
• The award can be taken in the UK.

Eligibility

• Eligible Countries: Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Cameroon, Nigeria, or Ghana
• Acceptable Course or Subjects: The scholarship will be awarded for the following eligible programs:
• MSc Engineering Geology
• MSc Geological and Environmental Hazards
• MSc Environmental Geology and Land Contamination
• MSc Crisis and Disaster Management
• MSc Geographical Information Systems
• MSc Coastal and Marine Resource Management
• Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, the applicants must be a self-funding international students and:
• Accept an offer on a full-time master’s program listed above before Thursday, June 29, 2023, to commence in September 2023
• Achieve a first or upper second (2:1) honours in their undergraduate degree
• Hold nationality from Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Cameroon, Nigeria, or Ghana

How to Apply

• How to Apply: Applicants are required to submit the SEGG Scholarship Application Form. To apply for a degree program, applicants will find an ‘Apply Now’ link on the webpage for their chosen degree course. Successful scholarship applicants will be required to accept their place in the program within two weeks of notification to obtain a reduction in the tuition fee.
• Supporting Documents: Applicants must gather supporting evidence for their application: two references, proof of academic qualifications, and proof of English language proficiency. Applicants will also need to write a personal statement.
• Admission Requirements: Entry requirements vary depending on which course students are studying, where they’re from, and academic achievement. Check the entry requirements on the chosen course page to determine eligibility.
• Language Requirement: Students must demonstrate their proficiency by completing an approved English language qualification at the required level at a minimum of 6.5 IELTS band. Find out more about English language requirements.

Benefits

The University of Portsmouth will provide 50% off course tuition fees for selected students to support their undergraduate study at the School of the Environment, Geography, and Geosciences (SEGG).

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