The panel are looking for candidates who will benefit the most from this opportunity, rather than the highest achievers, so the quality of your application responses is vital. You should be well-informed about the university and the programme that you have applied for, as well as your future opportunities and the expectations of this opportunity.
When answering the application questions, you should include:
your academic background and achievements (such as academic prizes)
your extracurricular activities or voluntary and community experience, particularly those relevant to your chosen course
what motivates you, any barriers you have experienced to your education and how you have overcome them
any other achievements you feel are relevant to your chosen course
how your study at Edge Hill University would help your future career plans
how you would bring an exciting and valuable global perspective to your programme of study
your professional experience to date and your career aspirations, including your intentions after graduation
For more information on the GREAT Scholarships 2024, please visit Study UK.
The scholarship programme offers financial support of a minimum of £10,000 to students pursuing one-year postgraduate study in the UK. Students can apply for courses in a range of subjects, at the 72 institutions across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
This scholarship will be awarded as a full tuition fee waiver and successful candidates will have their offer letter updated to reflect this.
Candidates must:
- be passport holders of Ghana, Mexico, Nigeria or Vietnam
- be a self-funded student
- have made an application to study a full-time postgraduate degree at Edge Hill University.
- hold an offer for a full-time postgraduate degree at Edge Hill University
- not be in receipt of any other scholarship, including external scholarships such as Chevening, etc.
Applicants for Postgraduate Diplomas are not eligible for this award.
