For February 2023, a scholarship is available to help fund studying a PG Cert in Global Health by distance learning, at the Humanitarian and Conflict Response Institute, which is part of the University of Manchester.
The purpose of the scholarship is to equip those who want to make an impact in Global Health and to support international humanitarian work. The scholarship is available to support those pursuing a career in Global Health, from or working in low/middle-income countries who might not otherwise have the means to study for a postgraduate qualification.
Amount:
- UK students (per annum): £3,500 p.a. (one year)
- International, including EU, students (per annum): £7,000 p.a. (one year)
The closing date for applications is Monday 16th January 2023 11.59 pm (GMT). The course will commence on 6th February 2023.
Criteria
We are looking for candidates who can demonstrate:
- professional experience related to Global Health;
- a clear idea of how the MSc in Global Health and studying at HCRI will benefit their career;
- a clear passion around the subject of global health;
- applicants are encouraged from the Global South and particularly Low- or Middle-Income Country (LMIC);
- applicants are encouraged from the those working in LMIC contexts
Eligibility
- Applicants who already have a masters level qualification are ineligible to apply.
- Students who have already accepted full scholarships or bursaries for September 2022 entry are ineligible to apply.
How to register
To apply for the scholarship, you will need to complete the following by Monday 16th January 2023 11.59 pm (GMT).
- submit the University of Manchester postgraduate admissions form, providing all necessary supporting material (including transcript and two references); and
- submit a 500-word case for support of how you meet the bursary criteria by email to hcri@manchester.ac.uk. Please include your full name and application ID number.
Conditions of any PGCert Scholarship Award
Scholarship Award Holders have a commitment to:
- provide blog entries throughout their study;
- engage with requests for video testimonials if possible during their course;
- write a testimonial at the end of their course.
