The United Nations University Scholarship covers the full tuition fee and provides a monthly living allowance of 130,000 JPY for up to 24 months. Additionally, it covers travel expenses and health insurance costs.

Scholarship Summary

Host: SOAS University of London

Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships

Eligible Country: All African Countries

Reward: Full Scholarship | £32,500 

Deadline: Februuary 7, 2025

Requirements For the 2025 United Nations University Sustainability Scholarship

To be eligible for the United Nations University Scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Applicants must be from developing countries and demonstrate a need for financial assistance.
• Applicants currently living in Japan under a working visa are not eligible.
• Applicants who are already enrolled in other postgraduate degree programs, including those who have obtained a master’s degree from an institution other than UNU-IAS, are not eligible.
• Applicants must not be recipients of other scholarships at the same time.

For MSc Applicants

• To apply for the Master of Science in Sustainability, applicants must meet the following requirements by the application deadline:
• A completed bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) from a recognised university or institution in a field related to sustainability, in line with UNU-IAS thematic areas.
• A GPA of 2.8 or above on a 4.0 scale (equivalent to 70% on a 100% scale) for the completed bachelor’s degree.
• Proficiency in English.

For PhD Applicants:

• To apply for the PhD in Sustainability Science, applicants must meet the following requirements by the application deadline:
• A completed master’s degree (or equivalent) from a recognized university or institution in a field related to sustainability.
• A minimum of two years of professional field experience related to UNU-IAS research themes, gained after completing a university degree (full-time equivalent).
• A GPA of 2.8 or above on a 4.0 scale (equivalent to 70% on a 100% scale) for at least one of the master’s degrees.
• Proficiency in English (TOEFL/IELTS) – waived for English-speaking students.

How to Apply for the How to Apply for United Nations University Sustainability Scholarship 2025 (Step-by-Step)

To apply for the United Nations University Scholarship, please follow the steps below:

1. Click the button below to navigate to the program webpage.
2. Choose whether you are applying for a Master’s or PhD program.
3. Review the checklist and prepare all required application materials.
4. Register online (the link will be available when the application period opens).
5. After registration, you will receive an email from the UNU-IAS Admissions Office with a link to the Application Form.
6. Submit the completed Application Form by the deadline.
7. Once submitted, you will receive an automatic email confirming that the Admissions Office has received your application.

Please note there is no separate application form for the scholarship, as it is included in the main online application form for admission. Interested applicants must provide the necessary information and documents for the scholarship when applying for the master’s degree program.

Application Deadline: February 19, 2025.

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