The Waverley Fund was established in 2001. It aims to assist academically excellent students from disadvantaged backgrounds who have shown the potential to make a significant contribution in their future careers. One scholarship will be awarded in 2012-13 for an MSc in African Studies.
The scholarship is open to applicants who ordinarily reside in sub-Saharan Africa and intend on returning to their home country at the end of their studies. It will be awarded on the basis of outstanding academic merit and will cover all university and college fees as well as a grant for living expenses (including return flights).
All eligible candidates that apply for the MSc in African Studies by the second application deadline (20 January 2012) will be considered, you do not need to submit a separate application form. The successful candidate will be notified by email by mid April 2012.
It covers 100% of university and college fees, and a grant for living expenses of £13,590 p/a (including return flights).
Award is made for the full duration of a student’s fee liability for the agreed course.
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