Application Deadline: 30 May 2026
LOCATION: United Kingdom
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.
ELIGIBILITY:
Funding Type: Tuition Fees and Maintenance
Course Start Date: September 2026
Criteria: Socioeconomic Related, UK Fees, International Fees
School/Faculty: Faculty of Science and Biological Sciences
The David Sainsbury Full MSc Scholarship:
You are eligible for a full scholarship under these terms if you meet all these criteria:
You are in receipt of an offer of a place on the UEA MSc in Global Plant Health
You are a national of or domiciled in a least-developed, low-income, or lower-middle-income country or territory as defined by the Overseas Development Agency Development Assistance Committee (DAC) list, version 2026-27 for entry in the 2026-27 academic year.
There are a limited number of scholarships available, and these will be awarded throughout the year, so you are advised to apply early.
The David Sainsbury 50% Fee Scholarship:
You are eligible for a full scholarship under these terms if you meet all these criteria:
You are in receipt of an offer of a place on the UEA MSc in Global Plant Health
You are not a national of or domiciled in a least-developed, low-income, or lower-middle-income country or territory as defined by the Overseas Development Agency Development Assistance Committee (DAC) list, version 2024-25 for entry in the 2025-26 academic year. For example, you are a national of and domiciled in an upper-middle-income country or higher-income country (including the UK) according to this list.
There are a limited number of scholarships available, and these will be awarded throughout the year, so you are advised to apply early.
BENEFIT:
The David Sainsbury Full MSc Scholarship: Each full scholarship will cover up to the full cost of the tuition fee (£37,200 international fee for 2026-27, £18,850 UK fee)
maintenance grant (exact value at the UKRI postgraduate researcher stipend level to be determined for 2026-27; in 2025-26 it was £20,780)
an additional £4,000 for travel costs (subject to valid economy class travel receipts)
The David Sainsbury 50% Fee Scholarship: Each 50% fee scholarship will cover up to 50% of the full cost of the tuition fee (50% of either £18,850 UK or £37,200 international fees for 2026-27), minus any other awards or scholarships you are in possession of that cover more than 50% of the fee.
