Applications are now open for the David Sainsbury Scholarships at the University of East Anglia for the 2025/2026 academic session. This scholarship provides full funding to a select number of students enrolled in eligible master’s degree programs. The scholarship offers two options: a fully funded award for deserving students and the David Sainsbury 50% Fee Scholarship. Applicants from least-developed, low-income, or lower-middle-income countries are strongly encouraged to apply.

Summary

  • Scholarship Sponsor(s): The Sainsbury Laboratory (TSL)
  • Host Institution(s): University of East Anglia, UK
  • Scholarship Type: Full Funding and Partial Funding
  • Scholarship Value: Not specified
  • Number of Awards: Several
  • Study Level: Master’s
  • Eligible Nationalities: Students from developing countries

David Sainsbury Scholarships 2025 | Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for the Fully Funded David Sainsbury Scholarships, applicants must meet the following requirements:

  • Must have received an offer for a place in the UEA MSc in Global Plant Health program.
  • Must be a national of or domiciled in a least-developed, low-income, or lower-middle-income country/territory as defined by the Overseas Development Assistance Committee (DAC) list for the 2024-25 version, applicable to the 2025-26 academic year.
  • Must hold a relevant bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution of higher education.
  • Must demonstrate outstanding academic and research capabilities.

Scholarship Benefits

  • Full coverage of tuition fees (£35,450 for international students for the 2025-26 academic year).
  • Maintenance grant, with the exact value determined based on the UKRI postgraduate researcher stipend for 2025-26 (the 2024-23 value was £19,237).
  • An additional £4,000 for travel expenses, subject to submission of valid economy-class travel receipts.

Application Procedures

How to Apply:
Interested candidates for the David Sainsbury MSc Scholarship must apply for admission to the master’s program at the University of East Anglia for the 2025/26 academic session. Applicants will automatically be considered for the scholarship if they meet the eligibility criteria. No separate application is required.

Applicants will be evaluated for the scholarship based on the same criteria used for course admission. These include:

  • Academic achievement and awards
  • Knowledge, experience, and potential in areas such as molecular biology, genetics, molecular interactions, and data science (including bioinformatics and statistics)
  • Laboratory skills
  • Independent research ability