The University of East Anglia Fully Funded David Sainsbury Scholarship 2026

The University of East Anglia 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.

When is the deadline for applications?

May 30, 2026.

Describe the award to me:

The David Sainsbury Scholarship, hosted by the University of East Anglia (UEA), supports outstanding students from developing and developed countries to pursue a Master’s in Global Plant Health. It covers full tuition, living stipends, and travel costs for one year.

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Which fields qualify?
🌱 MSc in Global Plant Health (Faculty of Science, Biological Sciences).

The type:
🎓 Postgraduate (Master’s) Scholarship.

Who is eligible to apply?

  • Applicants must hold an offer to study the UEA MSc in Global Plant Health.
  • Full scholarship eligibility: Nationals of, or domiciled in, least-developed, low-income, or lower-middle-income countries (as per OECD-DAC list).
  • 50% scholarship eligibility: Nationals of, or domiciled in, upper-middle-income or higher-income countries (including the UK).

How do they choose applicants?

Selection is based on:

  • Academic achievement and awards.
  • Knowledge and experience in molecular biology, genetics, plant–pathogen interactions, data science, bioinformatics, statistics, and lab skills.
  • Potential for independent study and research.

Which nations are qualified?
🌍 All countries (scholarships vary depending on income level of the applicant’s country).

Where will the prize be accepted?
📍 University of East Anglia, Norwich, United Kingdom.

How many honors?
A limited number of full and partial scholarships are available each year.

What advantage does the award offer?

  • 💰 Full tuition fees (£37,200 international / £18,850 UK fees).
  • 🏠 Maintenance grant (£20,780 in 2025–26, updated for 2026–27).
  • ✈️ £4,000 travel allowance.
  • OR 50% tuition scholarship (for students from higher-income countries).

What’s the duration of the award?
⏳ 1 year (September 2026 start date).

How do I apply?

  1. Apply for admission to the MSc in Global Plant Health at UEA.
  2. If eligible, you will be automatically considered for the scholarship—no separate application required.
  3. Prepare required documents: transcripts, ID/passport, recommendation letters, English proficiency proof, and research records.

👉 Visit the David Sainsbury Scholarship Webpage for Details


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