Scholarship 2024-25: The University of Sheffield in the United Kingdom is offering scholarships worth 7,500 pounds (approximately Rs 7.86 lakh) to international students.
The Scholarship, named after Professor David Lockyer, is for students with a background in social sciences or dentistry who are planning to undertake a Master of Dental Public Health (MDPH) in Sheffield. Interested students can apply for this scholarship through the official website.
Eligibility:
- To be eligible for the scholarship, candidates must:
- MDPH propose to study public health from September 2024.
- Receive an unconditional offer to study at the university before September 2, 2024.
- Do not receive funding from any research council, government, private enterprise, charity, or similar organization.
- Have not previously studied outside your country.
- Be an overseas fee-paying student from a low- or middle-income country (see terms and conditions).
Selection Process
The selection process involves outstanding applications being selected by a panel of senior staff members.
The Panel will specifically consider:
- Exceptional academic performance.
- A clear argument for choosing a postgraduate course at the University of Sheffield.
- Demonstrated ability to overcome academic and professional challenges.
- Applicants should note that scholarships cannot be deferred, and students on leave of absence will not qualify for the award upon their return.
- The scholarship will be distributed as a contribution towards tuition fees, with no cash option available.
Receiving the scholarship is dependent on successfully obtaining a visa to study at the university in September 2024.