Deadline: 19 July 2024
The University College London (UCL) MRes Biosciences Scholarship for the academic year 2024-2025 is a prestigious opportunity aimed at supporting UK Black, Asian, and ethnic minority students. This scholarship offers a significant boost to students at the beginning of their careers in biosciences research. Here, we provide an in-depth look at the benefits, eligibility criteria, application process, and deadline for this scholarship.
Benefits of the UCL MRes Biosciences Scholarship
The UCL MRes Biosciences Scholarship offers a comprehensive package designed to alleviate the financial burden of higher education and support the academic journey of the recipients. The key benefits include:
- Tuition Fees Coverage: The scholarship covers the full tuition fees at the UK/home rate, amounting to £19,300.
- Maintenance Stipend: A stipend of £10,000 is provided to help with living costs during the programme.
- Mentoring Support: Scholars receive mentoring support to guide them through their research and academic journey.
- Research Experience: The MRes Biosciences programme is tailored for students looking to gain extensive research experience, making it an excellent precursor to a PhD.
Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for the UCL MRes Biosciences Scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Programme Admission: Applicants must have submitted a completed application for the MRes Biosciences programme at UCL.
- Residency and Ethnicity: Applicants must be UK-permanent residents from one of the specified BAME ethnic groups:
- Black or Black British – Caribbean
- Black or Black British – African
- Other Black background
- Asian or Asian British – Bangladeshi
- Asian or Asian British – Pakistani
- Academic and Financial Need: Selection is based on academic merit and financial need. Applicants must demonstrate high academic attainment and a socio-economic background that justifies financial support.
Application Process
Applying for the UCL MRes Biosciences Scholarship involves several steps:
- Programme Application: Complete the full application for the MRes Biosciences programme. Detailed requirements and the application process can be found on the UCL website.
- Personal Statement: In your personal statement, explicitly mention that you are applying for the 2024 UCL MRes Biosciences Scholarship Scheme.
- Financial Need Form: Submit the financial need application form. This form is essential and must be submitted alongside the MRes programme application.
Selection Process and Criteria: The selection panel at UCL will review applications based on the following criteria:
- Academic Attainment: Evaluated through previous academic results, references, and CV.
- Financial Need: Assessed based on the applicant’s socio-economic background.
- Personal Statement: A well-articulated personal statement explaining the applicant’s goals, motivation, and suitability for the scholarship.
- Interview: Applicants may be interviewed to further assess their suitability for the programme.
Application Deadline and Results Announcement Date
The deadline to apply for the UCL MRes Biosciences Scholarship is 19 July 2024 and the selection panel will convene in August 2024, and applicants will be notified of the final decision as soon as possible after the meeting
