For the 2025–2026 academic year, students from the KAZA region of Africa who wish to enroll in the DICE Masters program can apply for the Burnett Scholarship at the University of Kent. This scholarship is a part of the Notsew Orm Sands Foundation’s inaugural Burnett Scholarship program, which will award up to six scholarships in 2024 and the two years that follow.
A completely financed studentship for the master’s program offered in conservation science is available through the Burnett Scholarship. The scholarship comprises travel expenses to and from the UK, complete tuition fees, and a one-year stipend of £19,237. This article will give a thorough rundown of the scholarship, including the requirements for eligibility, its advantages, and a straightforward how-to instruction for the application process.
Host Country: UK
University: University of Kent Burnett
Opportunity Type: Masters, Postgraduate
Subjects: All Subjects
Eligibility Country: 5 African Countries
Financial coverage: Fully Funded
Eligibility Criteria:
- Nationality or Refugee Status: Candidates must be citizens of Angola, Botswana, Namibia, Zambia, or Zimbabwe, or have formal refugee status there.
- Work Experience: Candidates must have worked in the conservation industry for at least two years.
- Educational Requirements: Candidates must have a solid undergraduate degree, preferably a UK 2:1 or higher.
- English Language standards: Candidates must fulfill both the University of Kent’s English language standards and the UK Visas and Immigration specifications.
Benefits:
- Full Tuition: The Burnett Scholarship pays for all of the program’s tuition.
- Monthly Stipend: To help with living expenses, recipients will get a monthly stipend.
- Travel Costs: Both travel to and from the UK are covered by the scholarship.
- Program Information: Beginning in September 2025, the scholarship is exclusively for DICE’s Taught Master’s program in Conservation Science.
Deadline: 02 March 2025
