The Clyde Higgs MSc Scholarship will be awarded to up to three students who are entering Harper Adams University studying for a MSc with an Agriculture focus in September 2020.
Harper Adams University Information
Founded in 2012, Harper Adams University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the rural setting of the large town of Newport (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Wales. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Privy Council, Harper Adams University (HAU) is a small (uniRank enrollment range: 4,000-4,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Harper Adams University (HAU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 7 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment.
Eligibility Criteria
To be shortlisted for interview, applicants must have a confirmed place on a course as MSc with an Agriculture focus at the time they submit their application.
Offered Benefits
An award valued at up to £5,000 for one year only.
The scholarship will be payable in two equal parts; half to be paid in February 2021 and the balance in May 2021. Payment is conditional on the scholar remaining registered as a full time student at Harper Adams. They must pass all modules of study and submit at least one written report to the Development Trust prior to the receipt of their second payment.
Application Process
Applications must be submitted by email to DevelopmentTrust@harper-adams.ac.uk
In a covering letter of not more than two pages in Word format, addressed to Mrs D Taylor, explain why you would be interested in receiving the Clyde Higgs MSc Scholarship. Please include the following information:
- Why you have selected to study your chosen course
- How the receipt of this award would make a difference to you
- What your long term career aspirations are
- A brief CV – maximum of 2 pages.
- A signed copy of the Privacy and Data Protection Notice. You can type your name into the signature section and this will be accepted as an electronic signature.
Shortlisted applicants are required to attend a panel interview on Thursday 1 October 2020
Please note: Candidates are advised of interviews via email and an alternative interview date cannot be arranged.
Founded in 2012, Harper Adams University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the rural setting of the large town of Newport (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Wales. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Privy Council, Harper Adams University (HAU) is a small (uniRank enrollment range: 4,000-4,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Harper Adams University (HAU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 7 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment.