Equity and Merit Scholarships for Study by Distance Learning (Jan 2012 start) - Applicants from Bangladesh, Rwanda and Uganda
Please note: This scheme is now CLOSED. Information about scholarships available for entry in January 2013 will be published as soon as it becomes available.
The School of Environment and Development is pleased to invite applications for a total of five fully-funded Equity and Merit scholarships for candidates from Bangladesh, Rwanda or Uganda for Master's study on either of the following distance learning postgraduate programmes:
- MSc International Development: Human Resource Management and Development (Distance Learning)
- MSc Management & Information Systems: Change and Development (Distance Learning)
The scholarships, established on an initiative of the President of the University, cover all tuition and examining fees and course material costs.
The Programmes
MSc Human Resource Management and Development
The MSc in HRM/D is a unique distance learning programme, founded on the key development-oriented tenet that human resources are the most valuable asset that a nation and its constituent organisations possess, and that teaching, learning and research in this area can contribute directly to human and socio-economic development.
The programme is offered by the Management & Governance in Development Group in theInstitute for Development Policy and Management (IDPM) at SED, with staff members contributing to the University's Centre for Organisations in Development (COD).
For more information on the programme see: MSc International Development: Human Resource Management and Development (Distance Learning).
MSc Management and Information Systems: Change and Development
The MSc in M&IS develops the "hybrid" mix of management and information systems skills that we know from experience is essential to the successful and strategic application of information and communication technologies by today's organisations. It is designed to develop two groups of participants in developing and transitional economies: functional managers who wish to take greater control over, and make a more direct contribution to, change in their organisations via the development and implementation of information systems; and information systems professionals who wish to improve the success rate of the information systems they develop or use, and who may also wish to upgrade their management skills and knowledge.
The programme is offered by the Development Informatics Group in the Institute for Development Policy and Management (IDPM) at SED, with staff members contributing to the University's Centre for Development Informatics (CDI).
For more information on the programme see: MSc Management & Information Systems: Change and Development (Distance Learning).
Students who study on these programmes
These two MSc programme are available through distance learning so that practitioners can study while continuing to work in their ongoing development-related professional roles, in the public, private and civil society sectors, or in roles in international organisations, agencies or NGOs.
Eligibility and How to Apply
Please read the following section carefully before submitting an application. Applications that are submitted incomplete or incorrectly will not be considered for the awards.
Who is eligible to apply for a scholarship
The scholarships are intended to support students from Bangladesh, Rwanda or Uganda who would not otherwise be able to study for a UK qualification. Applicants should:
- applicants must not have previously studied abroad;
- be a national and resident of Bangladesh or Rwanda or Uganda;
- have at least two years' work experience in Bangladesh or Rwanda or Uganda in a relevant post;
- have a clear idea of how studying their chosen MSc will benefit their country;
- hold a first class or 2.1 undergraduate degree classification (Masters degree qualification also required for Bangladesh applicants);
- have regular access to a PC and the internet, a valid and regularly-used e-mail address, and experience in using word-processing software.
Please visit the following link for more information about country-specific entrance requirements to the scheme.
How to apply
When applying for the Equity and Merit awards please follow all the steps outlined below:
Step 1.
Select the 'Apply online' link on this page. In the 'Further information' box on page four of your application, please state clearly 'Equity and Merit application'. Your application should include a completed online application form for your chosen MSc, two signed references, one of which should be from your current employer, and scanned copies of your certificates. Please make sure that the mode of attendance that is selected on the application form states "Distance Learning part time"
Step 2.
Instead of a 'Statement of Purpose', you must also include an original 500-word (maximum) statement with your application specifying how your selected MSc programme will contribute to your professional and personal development.
Step 3.
Your statement must be included in your application and also e-mailed separately to: leann.finch@manchester.ac.uk. The title of your e-mail should be 'Equity & Merit Scholarship Applicant' plus your name and seven-digit University of Manchester application number (this is generated when you submit your application form); for example: 'Equity & Merit Scholarship Applicant Sally Smith 2507949'.
Deadline for applications
The deadline for applications is Friday 11th November 2011 17.00 GMT (PLEASE NOTE: THIS SCHEME IS NOW CLOSED - THIS PAGE IS FOR REFERENCE ONLY). If you are successful you will be notified by the end of December 2011, and start the programme in January 2012.
If you have any enquiries regarding your application, please contact Leann Finch, SED Recruitment and Admissions, leann.finch@manchester.ac.uk, Tel: +44 (0)161 275 7446.
Follow this link for other funding opportunities for postgraduate programmes in SED and the University's postgraduate funding database.