The David Sainsbury Scholarships in Global Plant Health is designed to support students pursuing at University of East Anglia UEA. It offers financial support of upto undefined for Travel tuition, Tuition fees and is open to eligible postgraduate students.
Overview of the David Sainsbury Scholarships in Global Plant Health scholarship
Who can apply for the David Sainsbury Scholarships in Global Plant Health?
The Sainsbury Laboratory (TSL) offers the prestigious David Sainsbury Scholarships in Global Plant Health to a limited number of applicants on the MSc in Global Plant Health.
1. The David Sainsbury Full MSc Scholarship
Each full scholarship will cover up to:
2. The David Sainsbury 50% Fee Scholarship
Each 50% fee scholarship will cover up to up to 50% of the full cost of the tuition fee (50% of either £16,000 UK or £36,000 international fees for 2026-27), minus any other awards or scholarships you are in possession of that cover more than 50% of the fee.
Eligibility
You are eligible for a full scholarship under these terms if you meet all these criteria:
There are a limited number of scholarships available and these will be awarded throughout the year, so you are advised to apply early.
Head over to the University of East Anglia UEA for more details on the scholarship and application guidelines
Head over to the University of East Anglia UEA for more details on the scholarship and application guidelines
David Sainsbury Scholarships in Global Plant Health scholarship
What does the David Sainsbury Scholarships in Global Plant Health include?
This scholarship provides the following support:
What is the selection process for the David Sainsbury Scholarships in Global Plant Health?
Here's an outline of the selection criteria and process to help you understand how the recipients are chosen:
Applying for the David Sainsbury Scholarships in Global Plant Health: What you need to know
Ready to apply? Here's what you need to know before submitting your application:
Scholarship recipients from low to middle-income countries will be expected to return to their country of origin within five years of completing their overseas studies to contribute to addressing plant disease through the advancement of science, agriculture, the economy, and the wider community. Recipients from higher income countries would be expected to address plant disease in low to middle-income countries in some way.
To be considered for this scholarship, you need to apply for your place on the MSc in Global Plant Health. Provided you meet the eligibility criteria and are offered a place on the course after interview, you will automatically be considered for the scholarship, on a competitive basis - no separate application is required at this stage.
You will be evaluated for the scholarship based on the same criteria used to evaluate your application to enrol on the course. The criteria are: academic achievement and academic awards together with knowledge/experience/potential of molecular biology, genetics, molecular interactions, data science such as bioinformatics and statistics, laboratory skills, and independent study.
In addition, eligible applicants with an offer of a place on the course will then be required to provide a written statement of intent detailing a credible plan either to return to their low to middle-income country of origin to address plant disease or, for higher income country applicants, to address plant disease in low to middle-income countries in some way.
