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The African Fellowship Trust / .

Reference in Support of application for

Africa’s Land & Food Fellowship

This form may be downloaded and word processed and returned by e-mail as a file attachment. Alternatively it may be written in black ink or typewritten before returning to the applicant or posting to the University

Note to Applicants:

Please complete sections 1-3 yourself, and then pass on to your referees. Note: It would help your referee if you share the information in section 3 of your application form.

1. Applicant’s full name

Family name/surname: Title (Dr, Mr, Mrs, etc):

First/given name:

2. Course applied for (delete one):

M.Sc. International Rural Development

M.Sc. Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security

The programme includes four key elements:

o  Masters in one of the above subjects

o  Networking

o  Industrial secondments

o  Formulation of a development project

3. Return address for completed reference form

Enter your correspondence address here if you want your referees to return their reference to you in a sealed envelope and signed across the seal prior to you posting your full application to the University.

Sections 4-6 to be completed by the Referee

4. Referee’s details

Full name:

Position:

Organisation/company:
Address:
Postcode:
Country:
Telephone:
E-mail:

5. Qualities of the applicant

A] How long have you known the applicant? Years Months

B] In what capacity do you know the applicant?

C] Academic Aptitude

Please score the applicant in relation to their ability to cope with a post-first degree course where 1= above average; 2= average; 3= below average; and U = you are unable to judge.

The applicant: / 1 / 2 / 3 / U
Is open minded, curious and can tolerate ambiguity
Is empathetic, flexible, adaptable and resourceful
Can accept responsibility and is self reliant
Is a good communicator and interacts well within a team
Is able to handle stress and uncertainty
Has academic research skills and potential

D] Industrial/work Aptitude

Please score the applicant in relation to their ability to cope with working in an industrial/professional capacity, where 1= above average; 2= average; 3= below average; and U = you are unable to judge.

The applicant: / 1 / 2 / 3 / U
Arrives at work on time and carries out their responsibilities diligently
Is self-motivated and has drive, stamina and ambition
Good communication skills (oral and written) and the ability exchange ideas
Has good interpersonal skills including working in teams and team leadership
Is able to work independently and take initiatives
Has good industrial, technical or professional skills

E] Written testimonial.

Please give your written reference here or attach a statement on official headed paper. (Please also include your views on whether the applicant has clearly identified the research needs for their chosen topic and whether their research proposal is appropriate.)

6. Referee’s declaration

I confirm that, to the best of my knowledge, the information given in this form is correct and complete.

Signature of referee: Date:

Seal or Stamp of Institution:

Please return your completed reference by one of the following ways:

A] Return your reference to the applicant in a sealed envelope with your signature across the seal.

B] You may post the reference directly to the Royal Agricultural University at the following address:

Admissions

Royal Agricultural University

Cirencester

Gloucestershire,

GL7 6JS

United Kingdom

C] You can download this section of the application form and send a word processed reference by e-mail to . Please ensure you state ‘Reference for (name of applicant)’ in the subject box of the e-mail.

ALFF Application Form 2 23/09/2013