Uppsala University Sweden Full-tuition Masters Scholarships for Students from Conflict Areas (Nigeria, Somalia, Libya, Sudan, etc)

The King Carl Gustaf Scholarship

Course(s) Offered: All disciplines
Course Level: Graduate (masters)
Provider: Uppsala University
Country to Study in: Sweden

Scholarship Description
The King Carl Gustaf Scholarship is aimed at students who live in unsafe and dangerous conditions in areas of conflict outside Europe.

These conflict areas as targeted by this scholarship are in the following countries - Afghanistan, Central African Republic, Iraq, Kenya, Libya, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Syria, Turkey, Ukraine and Yemen.

Scholarships will cover the cost of tuition, but not living expenses, for studies at Uppsala University Master's programmes offered during the current admission round and commencing 28 August 2017.

Uppsala University King Carl Gustaf Scholarship

Eligibility
Criteria for eligibility include:
  • Scholarships open to citizens of Afghanistan, Central African Republic, Iraq, Kenya, Libya, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Syria, Turkey, Ukraine and Yemen.
  • Applicants must show why they are particularly vulnerable and therefore in need to belonging to the education environment at Uppsala University as well as having the academic talent required.
  • Students can only be awarded a King Carl Gustaf scholarship for their first priority programme at Uppsala University.
  • You must meet the entrance requirements for the programme you applied to and application fee and supporting documents must have been received before deadline to University Admissions.
Eligible groups
Citizens of the following countries:

Afghanistan, Central African Republic, Iraq, Kenya, Libya, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Syria, Turkey, Ukraine and Yemen

Participating Institutions
Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden

Fields of study
All Masters level study/research programmes in all academic disciplines at the University. See Master Degree Programmes at Uppasala

Number of awards
Not specified by sponsor

Sponsorship duration
You can only be awarded this scholarship for your first priority programme at Uppsala University

Scholarship benefits
Scholarships will cover the cost of tuition, but not living expenses, for Masters studies at Uppsala University

Method of Application
No extra documents need to be sent. The university will use documentation you submitted with your programme application on www.universityadmissions.se. Your application ID from www.universityadmissions.se must be noted on the scholarship application form.

It is important to carefully read through through the How to Apply page, and also to visit the official website (link to it is below) for complete information on how to apply for this scholarship

DEADLINES:
The application period is 1 December 2016 to 20 January 2017

PLEASE NOTE:
Uppsala University (Swedish: Uppsala universitet) is a research university in Uppsala, Sweden, and is the oldest university in Sweden and all of the Nordic countries, founded in 1477. It ranks among the best universities in Northern Europe in international rankings.

Application Deadline: 20 January 2017
Open to International Applicants: Yes

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