Marshal Papworth Scholarships in Agriculture for Developing Countries
Marshal Papworth
Certificate/Master’s Degree
Deadline: varies, early April 2020 (annual)
Study in: UK
Course starts Sept/Oct 2020
Brief description:
Marshal Papworth provides scholarships for college kids from developing countries for 1-year Master’s degree programmes in agriculture or horticulture also because the Marshal Papworth 10-week short course at participating UK universities.
Host Institution(s):
The participating UK universities and colleges for the Masters scholarships are:
• Aberystwyth University
• Cranfield University
• Bangor University
• Royal Agricultural College
• Harper Adams University (Marshal Papworth 10-week Short Course is additionally offered here)
• The University of Reading and
• Writtle University College.
Level/Field(s) of study:
Master’s degree courses that are eligible for the scholarships are:
• MSc Development and Project Planning
• MSc International Development
• MSc Project Planning and Management
• MSc Land Reclamation and Restoration
• MSc Integrated Landscape Ecology
• MSc Environmental Water Management
• MSc Water and Sanitation for Development
• MSc Conservation Management
• MSc Crop Production (Horticulture)
• MSc Crop Production (Agriculture)
• MSc Post Harvest Technology
• MSc Livestock Production Science
• MSc Environment and Development
• MA Development Economics
• MA Agriculture and Rural Development
• MSc Water Security and International Development
• MSc Environment and Development
• MSc Applied Development Studies
• MSc Communication and Development
• MSc Food Security and Development
• MSc Agroforestry
• MSc Environmental Forestry
• MSc Conservation & Land Management
• MA Social Development and Sustainable Livelihoods
• MSc Integrated Pest Management
• MSc Agricultural Sciences and Production Systems and
• MSc Entomology.
The Marshal Papworth 10-week short course at Harper Adams University will cause a BTEC Certificate in Agriculture.
Number of Scholarships:
15 Masters scholarships and 22 short course scholarships over 2 years
Target group:
Students from developing countries.
Scholarship value/inclusions:
The scholarship for the 10-week short course at Harper Adams University, comprises coverage for the 240 hours of tuition including 10 hours of IT tuition, which are paid on to the university; visa assistance; flights to and from the united kingdom and transport to and from Heathrow airport; accommodation which is provided on-site at Shuttle worth College within the Halls of Residence; meals within the college’s garden restaurant; an allowance to hide food costs for self-catering at weekends; and a schedule of cultural visits.
The scholarship for the Master’s programmes covers the schooling fees and provides for living expenses. The scholarship is for a 1-year postgraduate course, which on average is worth £19,000 per student. See the Official Website for scholarship awards by university.
Eligibility:
Applicants should be nationals of and resident in developing countries (countries with a GNI per capita below US$11500), and scholarship candidates who fully meet the standards for the courses are going to be shortlisted for the scholarships against 3 main criteria: academic excellence, professional experience (includes experience gained during a voluntary capacity) in community development and/or agricultural development, and therefore the potential for contribution to development in their home country after completion of their degree programme.
Applicants should be talented individuals who demonstrate that they need the potential, at the top of their Masters programme, to motivate people and communities in their home country towards positive change. Applicants must have an honest command of English Language.
How to apply
Scholarship Council Canada has electronic application center, fill in the form and upload your documents. Upon successful application submission, you will receive an acknowledgment and electronic payment receipt. Keep it safe as a reference and wait for the outcome. Scholarship Council Canada team will take care of your further process upon qualifying.
Official Scholarship Council Canada Website: https://apply.
