Postgraduate scholarship masterclass

Did you know that IDS accepts Chevening and Commonwealth Scholars? Are you considering applying for a scholarship to study a master’s in international development, but not sure where to start? Join us for a postgraduate scholarship masterclass!

Hear from IDS students and alumni who have successfully applied for scholarships, including Chevening Scholarships, Commonwealth Scholarships and more. In this session, speakers will share their experiences and top tips for finding and applying for master’s scholarships to study development studies and will answer the most frequently asked questions about how to get funding.

The session will cover topics such as:

Researching and finding scholarships
Overcoming imposter syndrome and having the confidence to apply
Top tips for writing a good application
Developing and framing your personal story and experience.

Chair: Mariam Zabakhidze, IDS Alumni Relations and Development Manager, Chevening Scholar and IDS alum, MA Globalisation, Business and Development, class of 2016.

Speakers

Aarti Rajput, Commonwealth Scholar and current IDS student MA Power, Participation, and Social Change.

Teófilo Moreno, Chevening Scholar and IDS alum, MA Governance, Development and Public Policy, class of 2023.


Akash Naoghare, Chevening and World Bank Scholar and IDS alum, MA Food & Development, class of 2023.

Rabab Jafar, Winner of the 2022 IDS Graduate Scholarship, MA Poverty and Development, Class of 2023.

For more information visit: https://www.ids.ac.uk/learn-at-ids/