Fully funded

Sainsbury Research Unit Waterfield Scholarship (MA Arts of Africa, Oceania and the Americas)

University of East Anglia, United Kingdom

Scholarship overview

A Sainsbury Research Unit scholarship for outstanding applicants to the MA in The Arts of Africa, Oceania and the Americas at UEA from ODA-recipient countries in Africa, Oceania and the Americas on the OECD DAC list. All offer-holders are invited to apply.

Award Information

  • National of, or domiciled in, a least-developed, low-income, lower or upper middle-income country or territory in Africa, Oceania or the Americas on the DAC list for 2027/28 entry.
  • Hold an offer for the MA in The Arts of Africa, Oceania and the Americas for 2027/28.
  • Apply for the course by 31 January 2027.
  • Paying international fees.
  • International tuition fee of £25,000.
  • Maintenance grant of £15,000.
  • Reimbursement of visa costs and UK health surcharge, plus one economy return journey between home and Norwich, subject to valid receipts.
  • Additional £650 for MA-related travel including museum visits.
  • MA course application: 31 January 2027.
  • Invitation to essay stage notified by 20 February 2027.
  • Essay deadline: 8 March 2027.
  • Presentation and interview: week commencing 15 March 2027.
  • Outcomes: by end of March 2027.
  1. Apply for the MA in The Arts of Africa, Oceania and the Americas for 2027/28 by 31 January 2027.
  2. Selected candidates are invited to an admission interview.
  3. After a successful interview, eligible candidates are invited to submit a short essay by 8 March 2027 (notification of invitation by 20 February 2027).
  4. Shortlisted candidates give a 5-minute presentation and a further interview in the week commencing 15 March 2027.
  5. Scholarship outcomes are notified by the end of March 2027.

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How selection works

Interview, short essay and presentation stages as set out in the application steps.

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