University of East Anglia David Sainsbury Scholarship 2026

University of East Anglia David Sainsbury Scholarship 2026

The University of East Anglia is offering a fully funded scholarship for students who wants to study with them. The Sainsbury Laboratory (TSL) offers the prestigious David Sainsbury Scholarships in Global Plant Health to a limited number of applicants on the MSc in Global Plant Health.

University of East Anglia David Sainsbury Scholarship Benefits

1. The David Sainsbury Full MSc Scholarship

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)

2. The David Sainsbury 50% Fee Scholarship

Each 50% fee scholarship will cover up to 50% of the full cost of the tuition fee (50% of either £18,850 UK or £37,200 international fees for 2026-27), minus any other awards or scholarships you are in possession of that cover more than 50% of the fee.

Requirements for University of East Anglia David Sainsbury Scholarship

1. The David Sainsbury Full MSc Scholarship

You are eligible for a full scholarship under these terms if you meet all these criteria:

• You are in receipt of an offer of a place on the UEA MSc in Global Plant Health.
• There are a limited number of scholarships available and these will be awarded throughout the year, so you are advised to apply early.

2. The David Sainsbury 50% Fee Scholarship

You are eligible for a full scholarship under these terms if you meet all these criteria:

• You are in receipt of an offer of a place on the UEA MSc in Global Plant Health.
• To be considered for this scholarship, you need to apply for your place on the MSc in Global Plant Health.
• Provided you meet the eligibility criteria, you will automatically be considered for the scholarship, on a competitive basis - no separate application is required.
• You will be evaluated for the scholarship based on the same criteria used to evaluate your application to enrol on the course. The criteria are:
• academic achievement and academic awards together with knowledge/experience/potential of molecular biology, genetics, molecular interactions, data science such as bioinformatics and statistics, laboratory skills, and independent study.