Black, Arab and Mature Students Bursary Ongoing

Scholarship Overview

The University of Essex‘s Black, Arab and Mature Students Bursary is a financial support initiative supplied by way of the University of Essex for the 2024-2025 educational 12 months. This bursary gives a provide of £500 to eligible college students who pick out as Black, Arab, or mature students transitioning from undergraduate to postgraduate grasp’s packages. The bursary pursues to promote range and inclusion inside better education, supporting to alleviate financial limitations that may avoid access to advanced studies. To qualify, students must be self-investment their training and have completed their undergraduate research at the University of Essex.

Applicable course, university, and country

• Applicable Course: Postgraduate master’s programs.
• University: University of Essex.
• Country: England, United Kingdom.

Scholarship amount details

• Max scholarship per student: GBP 500
• Equivalent in INR: Rs 54749.70
• Conversion rate used: 1 GBP= Rs.109

Scholarship amount can be used for:

Type of Expense	Indicates If the Scholarship Can Be Used for This Type of Expense
Application	× Not covered in scholarship
Tuition & Fees	✔ Scholarship amount can be used for this
Living Expense	✔ Scholarship amount can be used for this
Accommodation	× Not covered in scholarship
Air Fare/Travel Expenses	× Not covered in scholarship
Spouse/Child Care	× Not covered in scholarship
Health Cover	× Not covered in scholarship
Others	× Not covered in scholarship

Number of students to be Awarded
Varies

Eligible student nationality

This scholarship is applicable for students from around the world.

Appication Process for this scholarship

• Eligibility Check: Students must first ensure they meet the eligibility criteria, which include being Black, Arab, or classified as a mature student (21 years or older at the start of their undergraduate studies) and being self-funded for their postgraduate master’s program.
• Automatic Consideration: Eligible students are automatically considered for the bursary when they apply for a qualifying postgraduate master’s program. There is no separate application form required for this bursary.
• Documentation: Applicants need to submit their academic transcripts and certifications as part of their postgraduate course application. The university will assess these documents to determine eligibility for the bursary.
• Notification: Successful candidates will be notified of their award status after their application for the postgraduate program has been processed.

Scholarship Application
This scholarship does not need a separate external application.

Scholarship link

https://www.essex.ac.uk/scholarships/black-arab-and-mature-students-bursary#:~:text=The%20University%20of%20Essex%20is,following%20a%20gap%20in%20study.

Application Link
https://www.essex.ac.uk/scholarships/black-arab-and-mature-students-bursary#:~:text=The%20University%20of%20Essex%20is,following%20a%20gap%20in%20study.

Application Documents

Type of documents	Indicates if this type of document is required to be submitted
Identification	Required
Academic Transcripts	Required
Personal Statement	Required

Important Dates & FAQ info

Info	Data
Application Deadline	13-Sep-2024
Contact email:	bursaries@university.edu

 

Scholarship Eligibility

• Student Status: Applicants must be self-funding their postgraduate master’s program.
• Identification: The bursary is specifically targeted at students who identify as either Black, Arab, or as a mature student (21 years or older at the start of their undergraduate studies).
• Previous Study: Candidates must have completed their undergraduate studies at the University of Essex.
• Program Enrollment: Students must be enrolling in a qualifying postgraduate master’s program at the University of Essex for the 2024-2025 academic year.

Scholarship Restriction:
No Special Restriction applicable

Exams Details:

Exam Name	Indicates if exam is required
IELTS	Required
TOEFL	Required

 

The rating is done considering various factors

Frequently Asked Questions

The frequently asked questions about the scholarship are:

1. Who Can Apply for the Scholarship?
Eligible applicants include self-funding students who identify as Black, Arab, or mature (21 years or older at the start of their undergraduate studies) and who have completed their undergraduate studies at the University of Essex​

2. What Is the Minimum Qualification Required?
The minimum qualification required is the completion of an undergraduate degree, typically with a good classification (e.g., 2:2 or higher). Applicants must also meet the entry requirements for the specific postgraduate program they wish to pursue​

3. What Is the Procedure for Applying?
There is no separate application form for the bursary. Eligible students will automatically be considered for the bursary when they apply for their postgraduate master’s program​
4. What Are the Documents Required for Filling the Forms? Academic transcripts, Qualifications (e.g., degree certificates), Personal statement, Identification or proof of citizenship
5. What Is the Duration of the Scholarship?
The bursary is typically awarded for one academic year, covering the duration of the postgraduate master’s program