Scholarshipsbox.com has good news for Nigerians and other international students seeking scholarship opportunities in the United Kingdom (UK), as the University of East Angila (UEA) calls for applications into its fully-funded scholarship program for the 2024-25 session.

The Norwich-based university, which made the scholarship opportunities announcement on its official website, explained that each of the would-be beneficiaries of the scholarship programme will be entitled to travel costs of £4000 which is equivalent to 5.3 million naira.

Also, it added that each of them will have access to £33,150 (N44.3 million) worth of scholarships.

In the same vein, the successful applicants will also be entitled to postgraduate researcher stipend, which will be made known later after admissions have been successfully granted. According to the available information, postgraduate researcher stipend for the last academic session was £18,622.

Established in 1963 on a 320 acre (130 hectare) campus, UEA prides itself as an higher institution of learning which breaks down boundaries between students and researchers, arts and science, business and social responsibility.

The UEA is one of five BBSRC funded research campuses with thirty businesses, four independent research institutes namely John Innes Centre, Quadram Institute, Earlham Institute, and the Sainsbury Laboratory.

 Also, the university presents self as an institution which celebrates diverse voices and backgrounds, stands for equal opportunity in higher education.

Describing the university as a University of Sanctuary, where all are welcome, its management echoes the school’s commitment to recognising and learning from its whole community.

 Who can apply for the scholarship

 The fully-funded scholarship tagged, David Sainsbury Scholarships in Global Plant Health, is offered to international students who intend to have a Masters degree in Plant and Health.

To be eligible to apply for the full scholarship, interested person must be a citizen or resident of a least-developed country, low income or lower-middle-income nation as may be defined by the Overseas Development Agency Development Assistance Committee (DAC) list, version 2024-25 for entry in 2024-25 academic year.

All interested and qualified persons are required to visit the official website of University of East Angila to apply. Also, all prospective applicants should note that are a limited number of scholarships available for the session, and therefore they are advised to apply on time.

The information shared on the school’s website read in part:

“The Sainsbury Laboratory (TSL) offers the prestigious David Sainsbury Scholarships in Global Plant Health to a limited number of applicants on the MSc in Global Plant Health.

“You are eligible for a full scholarship under these terms if you meet all these criteria: You are in receipt of an offer of a place on the UEA MSc in Global Plant Health; You are a national of or domiciled in a least-developed, low-income, or lower-middle-income country or territory as defined by the Overseas Development Agency Development Assistance Committee (DAC) list, version 2024-25 for entry in 2024-25 academic year

“There are a limited number of scholarships available, and these will be awarded throughout the year, so you are advised to apply early.”

In addition, the university explained that successful applicants who are able to meet the admission criteria will be eligible for receipts of an offer of a place on the UEA MSc in Global Plant Health.

Moreover, the school added that there will be an update on additional scholarships that will be shared on its website, May, 2024.

So, prospective applicants are advised to visit the website regularly for necessary updates.

To apply for the scholarship offer for the 2024-25 session, interested persons should click – University of Angila Scholarships for 2024-25 session –