2026 David Sainsbury Scholarship at the University of East Anglia in UK

2026 David Sainsbury Scholarship at the University of East Anglia in UK

The 2026 David Sainsbury Scholarship is an opportunity initiated by the David Sainsbury Laboratory for a one-year full-funded MSc scholarship at the University of East Anglia.

This one-year course is a mixture of five taught modules and a 5-month research project. These compulsory elements are exclusive to this course.

This is a premium opportunity you do not want miss out on if you are eligible and qualified.

2026 David Sainsbury Scholarship Summary

• Type: Masters Scholarships
• Country of study: UK
• School to study: University of East Anglia
• Eligible Countries: Developing Countries
• Benefits: Full Scholarship + £24,780 Stipends + Travel Costs
• Deadline: May 31, 2026

2026 David Sainsbury Scholarship Requirements

• Be 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 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.

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)

Application Documents

• Application Form
• Academic transcripts
• Research results: Published thesis, award certificates, etc. to prove your academic achievements and research capabilities.
• Recommendation Letters
• Photocopy of Passport Photo Page/ National ID
• English proficiency certificate

Application Procedures for the 2026 David Sainsbury Scholarship

To apply for the 2026 University of East Anglia David Sainsbury Scholarship, you will need to;

• Apply for an MSc degree at the University of East Anglia.
• You will be evaluated for the scholarship based on the same criteria used to evaluate your application to enrol on the course.
• Click on the button below to visit the application page
• Read all the details and prepare your application documents
• Proceed to apply for your admission

Deadline: May 31, 2026

Apply Here for the 2026 David Sainsbury Scholarship