2025 David Sainsbury Scholarships in Global Plant Health in the UK

David Sainsbury Scholarships in Global Plant Health

Eligible Degree

Master of Science (MSc) in Global Plant Health

Brief Overview

• Offered by The Sainsbury Laboratory (TSL) for students enrolling in the MSc in Global Plant Health.
• Designed to support students from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Two types of scholarships: Full Scholarship and 50% Fee Scholarship.

Details of the Scholarships

1. The David Sainsbury Full MSc Scholarship:
   • Covers full tuition fee (£35,450 for international students in 2025-26).
   • Provides a maintenance grant at UKRI postgraduate researcher stipend levels (e.g., £19,237 for 2024-25).
   • Includes an additional £4,000 for travel costs (valid economy class receipts required).
2. The David Sainsbury 50% Fee Scholarship:
   • Covers 50% of the tuition fee (50% of £17,975 UK fees or £35,450 international fees for 2025-26).
   • Reduces tuition fees after accounting for other scholarships or awards covering more than 50%.

Eligibility Requirements

1. Full Scholarship:
   • Must hold an offer for the MSc in Global Plant Health.
   • Must be a national of or domiciled in a country classified as least-developed, low-income, or lower-middle-income by the DAC list for 2024-25.
   • Scholarships are limited and awarded on a rolling basis.
2. 50% Fee Scholarship:
   • Must hold an offer for the MSc in Global Plant Health.
   • Must NOT be a national of or domiciled in a country classified as least-developed, low-income, or lower-middle-income.
   • Scholarships are limited and awarded on a rolling basis.

Scholarship Values

• Full Scholarship: Covers tuition, maintenance, and travel costs.
• 50% Fee Scholarship: Reduces tuition fees by 50%.

Required Documents

• MSc in Global Plant Health application.
• Proof of academic qualifications and achievements.
• Evidence of knowledge and experience in molecular biology, genetics, molecular interactions, bioinformatics, statistics, and laboratory skills.

Country/Region

• Eligible students can be from:
  • Least-developed, low-income, or lower-middle-income countries (Full Scholarship).
  • Upper-middle-income or high-income countries (50% Fee Scholarship).

How to Apply for the Scholarships

• No separate application is required for the scholarship.
• Eligibility is determined during the MSc application process.
• Evaluated based on academic achievement, relevant skills, and experience.

Deadline

• MSc application deadline for scholarship consideration:
  • International Applicants: May 30, 2025.
  • UK Applicants: August 29, 2025.