The Leeds University – UK is encouraging applicants from a diversity of backgrounds to apply for the 2021 Politics of Global Challenges International Scholarship program. This scholarship opportunity is created to foster an equal, diverse, inclusive, and nurturing space for rigorous scholarship in the politics of global challenges, combined with a deep commitment to student education, and researcher training and development.

Application Deadline: 31st March 2021

Eligible Countries: International

Type: PhD

Value, Number & Duration of Award: We are offering one full-time Ph.D. scholarship for one International candidate covering a maintenance grant at the standard UKRI rate and International tuition fees for three years, subject to satisfactory progress each year.

Eligibility: To be eligible, applicants must

• have at least a first-class or an upper second class British Bachelors Honours degree (or equivalent) in an appropriate discipline.
• have (or expect to hold) a Master's degree with a Merit or Distinction grade. 
• have an IELTS of 6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in each component (reading, writing, listening, and speaking) or equivalent. The test must be dated within two years of the start date of the course in order to be valid.

Application Process:

Stage 1:

Formal applications for research degree study should be made through our online application. Please state clearly that the funding you wish to be considered for is the Politics of Global Challenges International Doctoral Scholarship.

Stage 2:

You will need to complete an online application for this scholarship by the deadline of 31st March, 17:00 p.m. (GMT)

Visit The Scholarship Webpage For More Information