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Full Scholarships in UK at University of Hull for International Students, 2018

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For the year 2018, University of Hull is offering a full-time UK/EU PhD Scholarship or International Fees Bursary for candidates applying for the postgraduate research degrees.

The University of Hull is a public research university in Kingston upon Hull, a city in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England. It was founded in 1927 as University College Hull.

If your first language is not English, or you require a Tier 4 student visa to study, you will be required to provide evidence of your English language proficiency level.

Scholarship Description: 

  • Application Deadline: April 11, 2018
  • Course Level: Scholarships are available to pursue PhD programme.
  • Study Subject: Scholarships are awarded in Environmental sciences.
  • Scholarship Award: Full-time UK/EU PhD Scholarships will include fees at the ‘home/EU’ student rate and maintenance (£14,777 in 2018/19) for three years, depending on satisfactory progress.
  • Full-time International Fee PhD Studentships will include full fees at the International student rate for three years, dependent on satisfactory progress.
  • Nationality: UK/EU and International student are eligible to apply for this scholarship.
  • Number of Scholarships: Numbers not given
  • Scholarship can be taken in the UK

Eligibility for the Scholarship:

Eligible Countries: UK/EU and International student are eligible to apply for this scholarship.

Entrance Requirements: To be eligible for this scholarship you must meet the following requirements:

PhD Latitudinal Forcing on Deep-Ocean Continental-Shelf Seawater Mixing:

This project is suitable for highly motivated candidates from Earth Sciences, Engineering, Mathematics or Physics with a minimum BSc 2.1 or equivalent.  The successful applicant will be interested in experimental modelling and the dynamics of environmental flows; experience in numerical coding (Matlab, Python etc) is useful but not essential. A Masters degree in a related area would be an advantage.

PhD Palaeo-Environment Reconstruction from Seafloor Landscapes:

This project is suitable for highly motivated candidates from Earth Sciences, Engineering, Mathematics or Physics with a minimum BSc 2.1 or equivalent.  The successful applicant will be interested in numerical modelling and flow dynamics; experience in high level coding (Matlab, Python etc) is useful but not essential. A Masters degree in a related area would be an advantage.

PhD The Ecological fate of microplastic in Antarctic marine environments – a source to sink approach:

This project is suitable for a highly motivated student with previous laboratory or field skills and a good honours degree in the geosciences, biological or environmental sciences. A Masters degree in a related area would also be an advantage.

PhD Turbulent-Laminar transitions in flows laden with cohesive sediment:

This project is suitable for highly motivated candidates from Earth Sciences, Engineering, Mathematics or Physics with a minimum BSc 2.1 or equivalent.  The successful applicant will be interested in scaled experimental modelling and theoretical analysis of flow dynamics.

The Energy and Environment Institute at the University of Hull will provide operating and safety training for all laboratory equipment and software used. In collaboration with experts from the Universities of Bangor and Leeds, the supervisors will help support the student with a commitment to enabling independent work and developing original scientific ideas.

English Language Requirements: If your first language is not English, or you require a Tier 4 student visa to study, you will be required to provide evidence of your English language proficiency level.

International Scholarships

Application Procedure: 

How to Apply: Applications for scholarship consideration at the University of Hull should be made through the Postgraduate Application system.

On the second page of your application, please select “Graduate Scholarship” as the type of scholarship you are applying for.

Interviews likely to be held during the week commencing 16 April 2018.

Visit the Official Scholarship Website for more details.

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University of Birmingham Distance Learning Masters Scholarships for International Students, 2018

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The University of Birmingham is offering Distance Learning Scholarships for home/EU and overseas students. The scholarships are open to prospective worldwide students undertaking full-time or part-time distance learning Masters Research programmes.

The University of Birmingham is a public research university located in Edgbaston, Birmingham, United Kingdom. It received its royal charter in 1900 as a successor to Queen’s College, Birmingham, making it the first English civic or ‘red brick’ university to receive its own royal charter.

If English is not your first language then you will need to show that your English language skills are at a high enough level to succeed in your studies.

Scholarship Description:

  • Application Deadline: March 23, 2018
  • Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing master’s research programmes.
  • Study Subject: Scholarships are awarded to study the following subjects: Arts and Law, African Studies, American and Canadian Studies, Antiquity, Archaeology, Classics and Ancient History, Drama and Theatre Arts, English Language and Linguistics, English Literature, Film and Creative Writing, Heritage, History, History of Art, Law, Modern Languages and Cultures, Music, Philosophy, Theology and Religion.
  • Scholarship Award: Awards are worth up to £3,000 for full-time home/EU students and up to £10,000 for full-time overseas students and are paid as a contribution towards tuition fees. The value of the award will be adjusted pro-rata for part-time students.
  • Number of Scholarships: Not Known
  • Scholarship can be taken in the UK

Eligibility for the Scholarship:

  • Eligible Countries: Home/EU and overseas students are eligible to apply.
  • Entrance Requirements: The scholarships are open to prospective students undertaking full-time or part-time distance learning Masters Research programmes, worldwide.
  • English Language Requirements: If English is not your first language then you will need to show that your English language skills are at a high enough level to succeed in your studies.

Application Procedure:

How to Apply:

In order to apply, you must have completed an application to study. You will then need to complete our online application form. Your application must also be supported by two references.

Online Application

Visit the Official Scholarship Website for more details.

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Microsoft AI Residency Program for Researchers in Redmond USA and the UK, 2018

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Applications are invited for Microsoft AI Residency Program in Redmond, WA, or Cambridge, UK. Students from Europe Africa Middle East (EMEA), North America are eligible to apply for this programme.

The residency program offers benefits designed to give you a world-class experience. You will receive competitive pay, custom AI training from the top researchers and more.

Microsoft Corporation commonly referred to as Microsoft or MS) is an American multinational technology company headquartered in Redmond, Washington, that develops, manufactures, licenses, supports and sells computer software, consumer electronics, and personal computers and services.

Scholarship Description: 

  • Application Deadline: February 28, 2018
  • Course Level: This is a residency programme.
  • Study Subject: This programme is available to researchers and Engineers.
  • Scholarship Award: Students will receive competitive pay, custom AI training from the top researchers and more.
  • Nationality: Europe Africa Middle East (EMEA), North America
  • Number of Scholarships: Not Known
  • Scholarship can be taken in Redmond, Washington, or Cambridge, UK

Eligibility for the Scholarship: 

Eligible Countries: Students from Europe Africa Middle East (EMEA), North America are eligible to apply for this programme.

Entrance Requirements: To be eligible for this scholarship you must meet the following requirements:

  • BSc, MSc, and Ph.D. graduates with substantial coursework in, but not limited to: computer science, electrical engineering, data science, mathematics, physics, economics, human-computer interaction, and computational biology.
  • Experience developing in at least one high-level language such as Python or C/C++/C#.
  • Experience with machine learning techniques or deep learning frameworks is desirable.
  • Enthusiasm to move into the field is essential.
  • Ability to work in a highly collaborative and interdisciplinary environment.
  • Strong communication skills.

English Language Requirements: Students must have strong communication skills.

Undergraduate Scholarships

Application Procedure: 

How to Apply: Apply to learn new AI skills and help improve people’s lives with intelligent technology

  • To apply to the 2018 Microsoft AI Residency program, you will need to complete the application and submit the following items:
  • A cover letter that includes a personal statement as to why are you interested and passionate about AI and machine learning, and what you hope to gain from the Microsoft AI Residency experience.
  • CV/Resume (include relevant coursework, coding experience, links to publications, blog posts, professional web pages as applicable).

Visit the Official Scholarship Website for more details.

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Commonwealth Fully Funded Scholarships for Master’s Courses in UK

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Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the United Kingdom (CSC) in partnership with UK universities offers Commonwealth Shared Scholarships for students from developing Commonwealth countries. Shared Scholarships are usually tenable for one-year Master’s courses only.

The purpose of the scholarship is to contribute to development needs of Commonwealth countries by providing training for skilled and qualified professionals and academics who would not otherwise have been able to study in the UK.

The Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan (CSFP) is one of the largest and most prestigious scholarship schemes for international study in the world. Since it was established in 1959, around 30,000 individuals have benefited – 25,000 of them have held awards funded by the UK government, managed by the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the United Kingdom (CSC).

If applicants require a Tier 4 visa to come to the UK to study, they may be required to take an approved English language test and/or be screened for tuberculosis for your visa application. These regulations are subject to change at any time.

Scholarship Description:

  • Application Deadline: April 17, 2018
  • Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing master’s degree program at UK Institutions.
  • Study Subject: Scholarships are awarded to study subjects related to the development of their home country at participating UK universities only.
  • Scholarship Award: Shared Scholarships are jointly funded by the CSC and participating UK universities. Each Scholarship provides:
    • Approved airfare from your home country to the UK and return at the end of your award (arranged by the university; funded by the CSC)
    • Approved tuition and examination fees (funded by the CSC)
    • Stipend (living allowance) at the rate of £1,043 per month, or £1,279 per month for those studying at universities in the London metropolitan area (rates quoted at 2016-2017 levels) (paid and funded by the university)
    • Warm clothing allowance (paid and funded by the university)
    • Study travel grant towards the costs of study-related travel within the UK or overseas (claimed from and paid by the university; funded by the CSC)
    • Excess baggage allowance, up to an annual approved limit, when returning home (claimed from and paid by the university; funded by the CSC)
  • Number of Scholarships: Not given
  • Nationality: Developing Commonwealth countries
  • Scholarship can be taken in the UK

Eligibility for the Scholarship:

  • Eligible Countries:  Students of developing Commonwealth countries can apply for these Commonwealth Shared Scholarships.
  • Entrance Requirements: To apply for these scholarships, you must:
    • Be a citizen of or have been granted refugee status by an eligible Commonwealth country, or be a British Protected Person
    • Be permanently resident in an eligible Commonwealth country
    • Be available to start your academic studies in the UK by the start of the UK academic year in September/October 2018
    • By October 2018, hold a first degree of at least upper second class (2:1) standard, or a second class degree and a relevant postgraduate qualification (usually a Master’s degree)
    • Not have studied or worked for one (academic) year or more in a high income country
    • Be unable to afford to study in the UK without this scholarship
  • English Language Requirements: If applicants require a Tier 4 visa to come to the UK to study, they may be required to take an approved English language test and/or be screened for tuberculosis for your visa application. These regulations are subject to change at any time.

Application Procedure:

How to Apply: You should apply to study one of the taught Master’s courses offered in the Commonwealth Shared Scholarship scheme. These scholarships do not cover undergraduate courses, PhD study, or any pre-sessional English language teaching, and are usually tenable for one year only. View a full list of eligible courses

All applications must be made through your chosen university. You must check with your chosen university for their specific advice, admission requirements, and rules for applying. Some universities may require you to complete their own admissions application form as well, which may have a separate closing date. You must take the necessary steps to secure admission to your course at the same time as applying for a Shared Scholarship.

You must make your application using the CSC’s Electronic Application System (EAS), in addition to any other application that you are required to complete by your chosen university. View full information on how to use the EAS, including detailed guides

You can apply for more than one course and/or to more than one university, but you may only accept one offer of a Shared Scholarship.

All applications must be submitted by 23.59 (BST) on 17 April 2018 at the latest. Each university has its own closing date for applications, and most are before this date. View a full list of closing dates

The CSC will not accept any applications that are not submitted via the EAS to your UK university, or any applications directly from individuals; such applications will not be acknowledged.

The EAS will open for applications on 23 February 2018.

Online Application

List of participating universities and eligible courses

Visit the Official Scholarship Website for more details.

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Full Tuition Fee Scholarships in UK for Undergraduate Students at Heriot-Watt University, 2018

 

Heriot-Watt University offer a range of different scholarship programmes for international students to help 100% cover tuition fees or living costs. International (non-EU) applicants holding an offer for an eligible Undergraduate Degree Programme are eligible to apply for these scholarships.

Heriot-Watt University is a public university based in Edinburgh, Scotland. It was established in 1821 as the world’s first mechanics’ institute. It has campuses in the Scottish Borders, Orkney, Dubai, and Putrajaya in Malaysia.

Applicants whose first language is not English are usually required to provide evidence of proficiency in English at the higher level required by the University.

Scholarship Description:

  • Application Deadline: April 30, 2018
  • Course Level:  Scholarships are available to pursue an undergraduate degree programme.
  • Study Subject: Scholarships are awarded to learn any of the courses offered by the university.
  • Scholarship Award: Successful Scholarships will benefit from a fee reduction in one of three categories:
    • Heriot-Watt Merit Scholarships – 25% reduction
    • Heriot-Watt Excellence Scholarships – 50% reduction
    • Heriot-Watt Distinction Scholarships – 100% reduction (maximum of FIVE Scholarships in total)
  • Number of Scholarships: Not given
  • Nationality: International (Non-EU) students
  • Scholarship can be taken in the UK

Eligibility for the Scholarship:

  • Eligible Countries: International (Non-EU) students are eligible to apply for these scholarships.
  • Entrance Requirements: The following criteria must be met in order for applicants to be eligible for the scholarship:
    • Overseas (non-EU applicants) to eligible Undergraduate degree programmes.
    • Criteria is based on academic merit, but financial need will be taken into consideration for the higher value scholarships.
    • Applicants must have an offer of a place to study with Heriot-Watt University in the UK.
  • English Language Requirements: Applicants whose first language is not English are usually required to provide evidence of proficiency in English at the higher level required by the University.

International Scholarships

Application Procedure:

How to Apply:  Once you have an offer of a place in the UK (on-Campus), visit the Application Portal, which is now open for applications. Please complete the correct application form by the deadline of Monday 30 April 2018. Distance Learning Programmes are not eligible for these scholarships.

Application Form

Visit the Official Scholarship Website for more details.

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UK Developing Solutions Full Masters Scholarships at University of Nottingham, 2018

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The University of Nottingham is offering 105 scholarships for students starting full-time masters degree programmes in September 2018. Scholarships are available for full-time masters degree progammes in an area of study within the: Faculty of Engineering, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Faculty of Science and Faculty of Social Science.

The aim of the Developing Solutions Masters Scholarship is to enable and encourage academically able students from Africa, India or one of the countries of the Commonwealth.

The University of Nottingham is a public research university based in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England, United Kingdom. It was founded as University College Nottingham in 1881 and was granted a Royal Charter in 1948.

EU and International students whose first language is not English are required to have an appropriate grade/score in an approved examination in English language (such as IELTS) Academic) before they can register on an academic programme.

Scholarship Description:

  • Application deadline: March 23, 2018
  • Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing masters degree programme at University of Nottingham.
  • Study Subject: Scholarships are available for full-time masters degree programme, including MRes, at Nottingham for September 2018 in an area of study within the: Faculty of Engineering, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Faculty of Science and Faculty of Social Science.
  • Scholarship Award: 105 scholarships are available for 2018 entry:
    • 30 x 100% tuition fee
    • 75 x 50% of tuition fees
  • Number of Scholarships: 105 scholarships are available for 2018 entry.
  • Nationality: Students of Africa Africa, India, OR countries of the Commonwealth
  • Scholarship can be taken in the UK

Eligibility for the Scholarship:

  • Eligible Countries: Students of Africa Africa, India, OR one of the countries of the Commonwealth can apply for these masters scholarships.
    *Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Brunei, Cayman Islands, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Falkland Islands, Fiji, Gibraltar, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, Kiribati, Malaysia, Maldives, Montserrat, Nauru, Nepal, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Pitcairn Islands, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Sri Lanka, St Helena, St Kitts and Nevis, St Lucia, St Vincent and the Grenadines, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tristan da Cunha, Turks and Caicos Islands, Tuvalu, Vanuatu.
  • Entrance Requirements: Applicants can apply for this scholarship if you:
    • are a national of (or permanently domiciled in) Africa, India, OR one of the countries of the Commonwealthlisted below
    • are classed as an overseas student for fee purposes
    • have not already studied outside of your home country
    • are not currently studying at a University of Nottingham campus or are not a University of Nottingham graduate 
    • hold an offer to start a full-time masters degree programme (excluding MRes), at Nottingham for September 2018 in an area of study within the (click each link below to see which faculty your school / department is in):
      • Faculty of Engineering,
      • Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences,
      • Faculty of Science,
      • Faculty of Social Sciences
  • English Language Requirements: Applicants from outside the home country will often need to meet specific English language/other language requirements in order to be able to study there.

UK Scholarships

Application Procedure:

Introduction: All postgraduate students are encouraged to apply online using our online Applicants’ Portal. This allows you to attach supporting documents to your application form.

How to Apply: The mode of applying is online.

Online Application

Scholarship Link

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Commonwealth Fully Funded Fellowships in UK for Developing Countries, 2018

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UK Department for International Development (DFID) offers Commonwealth Split-site (PhD) Scholarships for Developing Commonwealth Countries. Citizens of developing Commonwealth countries can apply for these fellowships.

To widen access to UK equipment and expertise for quality doctoral candidates from Commonwealth countries, and to contribute to UK and Commonwealth higher education and research through collaboration and partnerships.

The Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan (CSFP) is one of the largest and most prestigious scholarship schemes for international study in the world. Since it was established in 1959, around 34,000 individuals have benefited – 26,000 of them have held awards funded by the UK government, managed by the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the United Kingdom (CSC).

Applicants must hold a first degree of at least upper second class (2:1) honours standard, or a second class degree and a relevant postgraduate qualification (usually a Master’s degree).

Scholarship Description:

  • Application Deadline:  February 15, 2018
  • Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing Split-site (PhD) (where the CSC supports one year’s study at a UK university as part of a PhD being undertaken in applicant’s home country) studies at UK universities.
  • Study Subject: Scholarships are awarded in all subjects.
  • Scholarship Award: Each scholarship provides:
    • Approved airfare from your home country to the UK and return at the end of your award (the CSC will not reimburse the cost of fares for dependants, nor usually the cost of journeys made before your award is finally confirmed)
    • Approved tuition and examination fees
    • Stipend (living allowance) at the rate of £1,043 per month, or £1,279 per month for those at universities in the London metropolitan area (rates quoted at 2016-2017 levels)
    • Thesis grant towards the cost of preparing a thesis or dissertation, where applicable
    • Warm clothing allowance, where applicable
    • Study travel grant towards the costs of study-related travel within the UK or overseas
    • If they are widowed, divorced, or a single parent, child allowance of £448 per month for the first child, and £110 per month for the second and third child under the age of 16, if they are accompanied by their children and solely legally responsible for them
  • Number of Scholarships: Not given
  • Nationality: Antigua and Barbuda, Bangladesh, Belize, Botswana, Cameroon, Dominica, Fiji, Ghana, Grenada, Guyana, India, Jamaica, Kenya, Kiribati, Lesotho, Malawi, Malaysia, Mauritius, Montserrat, Mozambique, Namibia, Nauru, Nigeria, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Pitcairn Islands, Rwanda, Samoa, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Solomon Islands, South Africa, Sri Lanka, St Helena, St Lucia, St Vincent, and the Grenadines, Swaziland, Tanzania, Tonga, Tuvalu, Uganda, Vanuatu and Zambia
  • Scholarship can be taken in the UK

Eligibility for the Scholarship:

  • Eligible Countries: Citizens of developing Commonwealth countries can apply for these fellowships.
  • Entrance Requirements: To apply for these scholarships, applicants must:
    • Be a citizen of or have been granted refugee status by an eligible Commonwealth country, or be a British Protected Person
    • Be permanently resident in an eligible Commonwealth country
    • Be registered for a PhD at a university in your home country by the time your scholarship is confirmed. Your final qualification will be awarded by your home country university (not your proposed UK university). This scholarship will not support your period of study at your home country university.
    • Ensure that an institutional or departmental link exists between your home university and your proposed UK university. This link must be greater than simply a collaboration between individuals.
    • Be available to start your academic studies in the UK by the start of the UK academic year in September/October 2018
    • By October 2018, hold a first degree of at least upper second class (2:1) honours standard, or a second class degree and a relevant postgraduate qualification (usually a Master’s degree)
    • Be unable to afford to study in the UK without this scholarship

    The CSC aims to identify talented individuals who have the potential to make change. We are committed to a policy of equal opportunity and non-discrimination, and encourage applications from a diverse range of candidates.

  • English Language Requirements: Applicants from outside the home country will often need to meet specific English language/other language requirements in order to be able to study there.

UK Scholarships

Application Procedure:

Introduction – Commonwealth Split-site Scholarships are for PhD candidates from low and middle income Commonwealth countries, to spend up to 12 months at a UK university as part of their doctoral studies in their home country.  You must use the Electronic Application System (EAS) to apply for a Commonwealth Scholarship. The EAS allows you to submit your application electronically and to download and save your application in PDF format (which can then be printed in hard copy).
How to Apply: Applicants must also:
  • Wait when you have clicked on Submit at the end of your application. It can take up to three minutes for your application to be submitted.
  • Wait while downloading a PDF of your application. These PDFs can be up to 2 MB in size.
  • Let your referees know in advance that they will each receive an email inviting them to complete their references electronically. This email is generated as soon as you submit your application.
  • Let your potential supervisor in the UK know in advance that they will each receive an email asking for a supporting statement. This email is generated as soon as you submit your application.

Before you start your application, you should read the step-by-step guide on How to apply for a Commonwealth Split-site Scholarship (1.0 MB), and the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Applicants.

The application form has links to the Notes for Candidates to help you as well.

Online Application

Visit the Official Scholarship Website for more details.

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Masters Scholarships at University of Kent in UK for International Students

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The University of Kent is delighted to offer International Scholarships for Taught Masters Students worth £5000 towards the cost of tuition fees and are offered to nationals of any country paying overseas fees.
The University of Kent is a public research university based in Kent, United Kingdom. It was founded in 1965 and is recognized as a plate glass university.
Students whose first language is not English, and who live/study in a non-majority English-speaking country are required to have an appropriate grade/score on an approved English language examination.
Scholarship Description: 

  • Application Deadline: May 31, 2018
  • Course Level: Scholarships are available to pursue Master degree programme.
  • Study Subject: Scholarships are awarded to learn any of the courses offered by the university.
  • Scholarship Award: The scholarships are worth £5000 towards the cost of tuition fees and are offered to nationals of any country paying overseas fees.
  • Nationality: International students
  • Number of Scholarships: Numbers not given
  • Scholarship can be taken in the UK

Eligibility for the Scholarship: 
Eligible Countries: International students are eligible to apply for this scholarship.
Entrance Requirements: In order to be eligible for consideration for a scholarship, all of the conditions 1 to 3 below must have been satisfied:

  • An application must have been made for a taught degree course at the University of Kent (any location of study is permissible), beginning in September.
  • The applicant must have been assessed as an overseas fee payer.
  • The applicant must have received an unconditional offer of a place on such a degree course.
  • The University must have received confirmation of the applicant’s acceptance of the unconditional offer.

English Language Requirements: Students whose first language is not English, and who live/study in a non-majority English-speaking country are required to have an appropriate grade/score on an approved English language examination.

Master Scholarships

Application Procedure: 

How to Apply: Applications for the International Scholarship must be made via your applicant portal. Once logged in, click on My Scholarships and Bursaries. You will then see a list of scholarships that you may be eligible to apply for.  You will be able to apply for the International Scholarship once you have received an offer.  Click on Apply and follow the steps to submit your application. As part of your application, you will need to upload an essay, which should be submitted as either a Word or PDF document. For this essay, please write no more than 750 words on a topic about which you are passionate and which is relevant to your selected degree programme.

Application Form

Visit the Official Scholarship Website for more details.

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Fully Funded Postgraduate Scholarships in UK at University of Leeds, 2018

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The University of Leeds is accepting applications for its Doctoral Scholarships. There are a number of fully funded places for 2018 entry, available across all disciplines.

The University of Leeds is a Russell Group university in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England, established in 1831. Originally named the Yorkshire College of Science and later simply the Yorkshire College, it incorporated the Leeds School of Medicine and became part of the federal Victoria University alongside Owens College.

For 2017-18, Leeds is ranked nationally between 10th and 14th (The Guardian; The Complete University Guide). Internationally, the university is ranked as the 32nd best in Europe and globally ranked 93rd in the 2016-17 QS World University Rankings. Leeds was ranked top three in the UK and top 20 in the world for graduate employability (QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2016),

Country of Study: United Kingdom Institution/ University: University of Leeds
Application Deadline: June 1, 2018 Level of Study: Graduate

Scholarship Description:

Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing postgraduate research programme.

Study Subject: Scholarships are awarded available across all disciplines.

Scholarship Award: Successful applicants will receive payment to cover their University tuition fees up to three years, along with a maintenance grant matching the Research Council UK rate (£14,553 for 2017/18).

Number of Scholarships: Not given

Scholarship can be taken in the UK

Eligibility for the Scholarship:

Eligible Countries: UK/EU and International students can apply for these scholarships.

Entrance Requirements: To be eligible you must:

  • Be a UK/EU or International fee-paying applicant
  • Have achieved at least a First Class (1) Honours degree or equivalent at undergraduate level
  • Meet the English language requirements of your programme of study if English is not your first language (UK/EU applicants – prior to or at registration; international applicants – by the relevant scholarship deadline)
  • Not have already been awarded or be currently studying for a doctoral degree
  • Not already be in receipt of a doctoral scholarship
  • Have applied for a research degree and be in receipt of a student ID number

English Language Requirements: If English is not your first language then you will need to show that your English language skills are at a high enough level to succeed in your studies.

Application Procedure:

To apply for a centrally funded research scholarship at the University of Leeds, you need to:

Stage 1 – First of all apply for a research place of study by completing a study application form and once you have received your 9 digit student ID number move onto stage two.

Stage 2 – Apply for scholarships by working your way through the questions on this form.

You will be asked questions on the following:

  • Contact details
  • English Language qualifications (if relevant)
  • Nationality and residency
  • Qualifications
  • Area of study
  • Employment history, publications, prizes etc
  • Further information – eg how did you find out about the scholarship

How to Apply:

Students can apply for the scholarship online.

Application deadline: Engineering: January 12, 2018, Arts, Humanities and Cultures; Biological Sciences; Environment; Mathematics and Physical Sciences; Medicine and Health: March 9, 2018, and Business; Education, Social Sciences and Law: June 1, 2018

Online Application

Visit the Official Scholarship Website for more details.

For more scholarships and other offers click here.

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ZJU-UoE Dual Degree Undergraduate Scholarship in UK & China for International Students, 2018

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ZJU-UoE Dual Degree Undergraduate is now available for all Non-Chinese students. The Institute provides undergraduate education programmes that produce students with academic excellence, leadership skills, innovative capacity and global vision.

Students who successfully complete the program and meet the requirements of both universities will receive two bachelor’s degrees in their respective major fields: Bachelor of Science (Honours) from the University of Edinburgh and Bachelor of Science from Zhejiang University.

Zhejiang University (ZJU) is one of China’s oldest and most prestigious higher education institutions. Its engineering programs ranked 4th in the “Best Global Universities Rankings 2016” list published by US News & World Report.

Founded in 1583, The University of Edinburgh (UoE) has been providing students with world-class teaching for more than 425 years. It is one of the world’s top universities, consistently ranked in the world top 50, and placed 19th in the 2016/17 QS World University Rankings.

Scholarship Description:

  • Course Level: Scholarships are available to pursue undergraduate programme. (Dual Degree programme)
  • Study Subject: The ZJU-UoE Institute offers all English taught undergraduate academic programmes in integrative biomedical sciences and biomedical informatics, and a Dual PhD programme, and plans to expand into other fields of medicine and science as it grows. Successful students receive biomedical science degrees from both UoE and ZJU when their study is completed.
  • Scholarship Award: Half and Full Scholarships.

Half Scholarship covers:

  • Tuition Waiver: CNY 100,000 per year
  • International student medical insurance: CNY 800 per year. (Relevant medical insurance items can be found at www.lxbx.net).
  • Living allowance: CNY 1,400 per month, 46 months in total.

Full Scholarship covers:

  • Tuition Waiver: CNY 200,000 per year
  • Accommodation on campus: CNY 8,000 per year
  • International student medical insurance: CNY 800 per year. (Relevant medical insurance items can be found at www.lxbx.net).
  • Living allowance: CNY 1,400 per month, 46 months in total.

Duration: 4 years (The scholarship will be reviewed and given on the condition that the student meets the requirements for satisfactory progress toward a degree and follows the rules of the ZJU-UoE Institute.)

  • Nationality: Non-Chinese students
  • Number of Scholarships: University plan to enrol 30 international students. Scholarships are awarded on an individual basis to outstanding students.
  • Scholarship can be taken in China

Eligibility for the Scholarship: 

Eligible Countries: Non-Chinese students are eligible to apply for this scholarship.

Entrance Requirements: Applicants must meet the following requirements:

Applicants shall be aged at 18-30, non-Chinese passport holders, high school graduates, mentally and physically healthy and must obey Chinese law and University’s regulations, and respect Chinese culture and habits.

Minimum requirements:

SQA/Highers IB GCE A-level
ABBB by end of   S5 or ABBBB/AABB from S4-S6, with a minimum of BBB, achieved in one year of   S4-S6, to include Biology and Chemistry. Mathematics and/or Physics are recommended. Qualified applicants are advised to take Biology and Chemistry at Advanced Higher level where possible. National 5: Mathematics at Grade B.   English at Grade C. Overall score of 32 points, including HL Biology and Chemistry, one at Grade 5 and one at   Grade 6. Mathematics and/or Physics are recommended. SL: English at Grade 4   and Mathematics at Grade 4. If you are using English / English Language at SL   as part of the English language requirements, you must obtain Grade 5. ABB, in one sitting, to include Biology and Chemistry. Mathematics and/or Physics are recommended. GCSEs: Mathematics at Grade B or 6 and English at Grade C or 4.

English Language Requirements: Students whose native language is not English should submit official results of TOEFL or IELTS tests. The Admissions teams are seeking students who will be successful in our English-based instructional program.

Undergraduate Scholarships

Application Procedure: 

How to Apply: Submit required materials:

  • Application Form
  • Personal Statement in application form
  • 2 referees – not parents
  • Degree certificate showing highest qualification
  • High school transcripts, scores on recognized tests such as ACT or SAT or IB
  • English Language proficiency
  • and other material indicated on the admissions website

Application deadline: June 15, 2018

Visit the Official Scholarship Website for more details.

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Masters Scholarships at Imperial College London in UK for Foreign Students, 2018

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The Faculty of Medicine is offering scholarships for students starting full-time or part-time Master’s programmes in October 2018. Home/EU and Foreign students are eligible to apply for these scholarships.

Candidates are expected to be able to provide evidence of outstanding academic ability. This will usually mean being among the highest achievers in their undergraduate cohort, and in receipt of, or due to receive a first class UK Honours degree or equivalent.

Imperial College London is the only UK University to focus entirely on science, engineering, medicine, and business. International reputation for excellence in teaching and research sees us consistently rated in the top 10 universities worldwide.

  • Course Level: Scholarships are available to pursue master degree programme.
  • Study Subject: Scholarships are awarded in the Faculty of Medicine.
  • Nationality: Home/EU and Foreign
  • A number of Scholarships and Award: The Dean’s Master’s Scholarship:
  • Up to nine scholarships of £10,000 available for applicants to study an MSc or MRes course run by the Faculty of Medicine beginning in October 2018.
  • The Dr. Jean Alero Thomas Scholarship: A new scholarship programme for the Faculty of Medicine, offering up to two scholarships to Home and EU students for lab-based MSc or MRes Master’s Programmes.
  • Scholarship can be taken in the UK

Eligibility for the Scholarship:

Eligible Countries: Home/EU and Foreign students are eligible to apply for these scholarships.

Entrance Requirements: Applicants must have met the following criteria:

General eligibility

These awards are open to all students who make an application to the Faculty of Medicine by 24 April 2018 for admission to study for a full-time or part-time Master’s programme (or PG Cert for a course where that is the only route to the higher degree) at Imperial College London, starting in October 2018.

Please note that these awards can only be given to students who are studying a programme run by the Faculty of Medicine. For a full list of these programmes, please see our Master’s programmes page. If you are hoping to study a Master’s programme run by another faculty, please see a list of other scholarship programmes which you may be eligible for.

It is not essential for applicants to have already received an offer of a place on a programme, but the initial programme application must be made before applying for a scholarship.

Residence eligibility

Applications are accepted from talented candidates from across the world for the Dean’s Master’s Scholarships and from the UK and the EU for the Dr. Jean Alero Thomas Scholarships. Please see the Fee assessment guidance notes [pdf] if you are unsure of your ordinary resident status.

Academic eligibility

Candidates are expected to be able to provide evidence of outstanding academic ability. This will usually mean being among the highest achievers in their undergraduate cohort, and in receipt of, or due to receive a first class UK Honours degree or equivalent. An applicant who does not meet this requirement (e.g. holds a second class undergraduate degree, is a health professional who did not undertake a degree course, or is from a non-traditional background) will be considered if they are able to demonstrate that they have outstanding academic potential and substantial experience relevant to their chosen subject area.

English Language Requirements: Imperial College London considers IELTS scores [6.5 overall (minimum 6.0 in all elements) and 7.0 overall (minimum 6.5 in all elements)] to be valid for 2 years. Scores must be valid at the beginning of their studies at Imperial if their application is successful.

Masters Scholarships

Application Procedure: 

How to Apply: The deadline for Faculty of Medicine Master’s Scholarships 2018/19 applications is Tuesday 24 April 2018. In order to be considered for a scholarship, potential candidates will need to do both of the following:

  • Apply for a place on a Master’s programme run by the Faculty of Medicine
  • Complete the Master’s Scholarships online application form

It is not essential to wait for an offer of a place on a programme to be made before applying, but the initial programme application must be made before submitting the scholarship application. To apply for a Master’s programme, please use our online admissions system.

Application Deadline: April 24, 2018

Online Application

Visit the Official Scholarship Website for more details.

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International Merit Scholarships in UK at Cardiff University, 2018

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Cardiff University is inviting applications for IFP Merit International Scholarships. These scholarships are available for eligible students studying on International Foundation Programme (IFP).

This one-year programme is designed to give you the academic and English language skills you need to begin a variety of degrees with us.

Cardiff University is a public research university in Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom. Founded in 1883 as the University College of South Wales and Monmouthshire, it became one of the founding colleges of the University of Wales in 1893, and in 1997 received (but held in abeyance) its own degree-awarding powers.

Description:

Course Level: Scholarships are available to study on our International Foundation Programme.
Study Subject: Scholarships are awarded to study the subjects offered by the university.
Scholarship Award: The scholarship holders will receive a fee reduction of 20% from the International Foundation Programme tuition fees.
Number of Scholarships: There are five scholarships available for 2018 entry.
Scholarship can be taken in the UK

Eligibility for the Scholarship:

Eligible Countries:

  • Students must be confirmed as an Overseas Student for fee-paying purposes (this information is contained in your offer letter).
  • Students must fully complete the application form with the supporting statements as directed. Incomplete forms will not be considered.
  • Cardiff University must have received your application for an academic course by 26 April 2018. Students must have received, and firmly accepted, a conditional or unconditional offer by the deadline 25 May 2018.
  • Students must return the completed scholarship application form by the deadline: 13:00 (UK time) Friday 25 May 2018. Applications received after this date will not be accepted. Applications must be emailed by the deadline. Any applications not sent to this email account will not be considered.
  • International Foundation Programme applicants for the IFP Merit International Scholarships must have received a conditional or unconditional offer for the 2018/19 academic year. Applicants must have accepted their offer via the Cardiff University SIMS online application service by 1300 (UK time) Friday 25 May 2018.

Entrance Requirements: Students must have accepted an offer of a place on the IFP before applying for these scholarships.

English Language Requirements: If you are an overseas applicant and your first language is not English, then you must have a proven level of English to study on our courses.

Application Procedure:

You’ll need to fill in our application form – this includes writing a personal statement. You’ll also need:

  • Transcripts of school results so far, including subjects studied and grades achieved
  • One academic reference
  • Evidence of English language test results or note when you will sit the exam or receive the result
  • A copy of the photograph page of your passport which must include your passport number and full name.

How to Apply:

You’ll need to accept yours through our online application system.

Application Deadline: April 26, 2018

Online Application

Visit the Official Scholarship Website for more details.

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Commonwealth Fully Funded Scholarships in UK for International Students, 2018

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The Commonwealth PhD Scholarships are now available and is currently calling applications from low and middle-income Commonwealth countries, for full-time doctoral study at a UK university.

The aim of the scholarship is to enhance individual teaching and research capacity leading to increased institutional capacity in academic and other sectors in Commonwealth countries and to contribute to UK higher education and research by attracting high-calibre international candidates and encouraging links and collaboration.

Commonwealth PhD Scholarships enable talented and motivated individuals to gain the knowledge and skills required for sustainable development, and are aimed at those who could not otherwise afford to study in the UK.

The Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU) is the world’s first and oldest international university network, established in 1913.

Description:

  • Course Level: Scholarships are available to pursue PhD programme.
  • Study Subject: These scholarships are offered under six themes:
    • Science and technology for development
    • Strengthening health systems and capacity
    • Promoting global prosperity
    • Strengthening global peace, security, and governance
    • Strengthening resilience and response to crises
    • Access, inclusion, and opportunity
  • Scholarship Award: Each scholarship provides:
    • Approved airfare from your home country to the UK and return at the end of your award (the CSC will not reimburse the cost of fares for dependants, nor usually the cost of journeys made before your award is finally confirmed)
    • Approved tuition fees
    • Stipend (living allowance) at the rate of £1,065 per month, or £1,306 per month for those at universities in the London metropolitan area (rates quoted at 2017-2018 levels)
    • Warm clothing allowance, where applicable
    • Study travel grant towards the cost of study-related travel within the UK or overseas
    • Provision towards the cost of fieldwork undertaken overseas (usually the cost of one economy class return airfare to your fieldwork location), where approved
    • Paid mid-term visit (airfare) to your home country (unless you have claimed (or intend to claim) spouse and/or child allowances during your scholarship, or have received a return airfare to your home country for fieldwork)
    • Family allowances, as follows:
    • Spouse allowance of £229 per month if you and your spouse are living together at the same address in- the UK (unless your spouse is also in receipt of a scholarship; other conditions also apply)
    • Child allowance of £229 per month for the first child, and £112 per month for the second and third child- under the age of 16, if you are accompanied by your spouse and children and they are living with you at the same address in the UK
    • If you are widowed, divorced, or a single parent, child allowance of £458 per month for the first child, and £112 per month for the second and third child under the age of 16, if you are accompanied by your children and they are living with you at the same address in the UK
  • Nationality: Low and middle-income Commonwealth countries
  • Number of Scholarships: Numbers not given.
  • Scholarship can be taken in the UK

Eligibility for the Scholarship: 

Eligible Countries: Students from low and middle-income Commonwealth countries are eligible to apply for this scholarship.

Entrance Requirements: To apply for these scholarships, you must:

  • Be a citizen of or have been granted refugee status by an eligible Commonwealth country, or be a British Protected Person
  • Be permanently resident in an eligible Commonwealth country
  • Be available to start your academic studies in the UK by the start of the UK academic year in September/October 2018
  • By October 2018, hold a first degree of at least upper second class (2:1) honours standard, or a second class degree and a relevant postgraduate qualification (usually a Master’s degree)
  • Not be registered for a Ph.D., or an MPhil leading to a Ph.D., at a UK university before September/October 2018
  • Be unable to afford to study in the UK without this scholarship

English Language Requirements: Applicants from outside the home country will often need to meet specific English language/other language requirements in order to be able to study there.

International Scholarships

Application Procedure: 

How to Apply: You must apply to one of the following nominating bodies in the first instance – the CSC does not accept direct applications for these scholarships:

  • National nominating agencies– this is the main route of application
  • Selected universities/university bodies, which can nominate their own academic staff
  • Selected non-governmental organizations and charitable bodies

All applications must be made through one of these nominating bodies. Each nominating body is responsible for its own selection process. You must check with your nominating body for their specific advice and rules for applying, their own eligibility criteria, and their own closing date for applications. The CSC does not impose any age limit on applicants, but nominating bodies may do so in line with their own priorities.

You must make an application using the CSC’s Electronic Application System (EAS), in addition to any other application that you are required to complete by your nominating body.

Your application must be submitted to and endorsed by one of the approved nominating bodies listed above. The CSC will not accept any applications that are not submitted via the EAS.

Application Deadline: February 22, 2018

Visit the Official Scholarship Website for more details.

For more scholarships and other offers click here. 

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University of Aberdeen International Undergraduate Scholarship in UK, 2018

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The University of Aberdeen is currently accepting applications for International Undergraduate Scholarship for students studying for 4 years or more at the University (excludes Medicine). This scholarship is worth one year’s tuition fee.

The University of Aberdeen aims to provide a secure and happy environment where trained staff provides a variety of spontaneous and planned activities for children to enjoy, which are designed to enable them to develop a wide range of skills and abilities.

The University of Aberdeen is one of the UK’s most internationally distinguished universities. It has a student population of around 14,500 and a large international community of students drawn from 120 different countries.

  • Course Level: Scholarship is available to pursue undergraduate degree programme.
  • Study Subject: Scholarship is awarded to learn any of the subjects offered by the university excluding medicine.
  • Scholarship Award: This scholarship is worth one year’s tuition fee and is open to all international undergraduate students studying for 4 years or more at the University of Aberdeen (excludes Medicine).
  • Nationality: International students
  • Number of Scholarships: Numbers not given.
  • Scholarship can be taken in the UK

Eligibility for the Scholarship: 

Eligible Countries: Students from all around the world are eligible to apply.

Entrance Requirements: Applicants must meet the required criteria:

  • You must be applying for undergraduate study beginning in September 2018
  • You should be classed as international for the purposes of tuition fees
  • You should be registered on an undergraduate degree (with the exception of Medicine) and have completed three (3) years of study at the University in order to receive the scholarship in your fourth year.

English Language Requirements: To study for a degree at the University of Aberdeen it is essential that you can speak, understand, read, and write English fluently. Read more about specific English Language requirements here.

Undergraduate Scholarships

Application Procedure: 

How to Apply: You will be considered for and notified of the University of Aberdeen International Undergraduate Scholarship as part of the application process. There is no need for an additional application form.

Application Deadline: Scholarship is open for the year 2018/2019 before August 2018.

Visit the Official Scholarship Website for more details.

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University of Bristol Vice-Chancellor Full Fellowships in UK, 2018

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Applications are now open for Vice-Chancellor Fellowships within the mathematics and statistical science areas for the year 2018. This fellowship is available to international students.

University is looking for the highest quality candidates with relevant research, who will seize the development opportunities provided and become future research leaders in their field.

The University of Bristol is a red brick research university located in Bristol, United Kingdom. It received its royal charter in 1909, and its predecessor institution, University College, Bristol, had been in existence since 1876.

  • Course Level: Vice-Chancellor’s Fellowships scheme offers an exciting opportunity for exceptional early-career researchers to advance their research careers, and support our strategic priorities.
  • Study Subject: This year, we will be recruiting nine four-year fellowships for those researching primarily in Science, Technology, Engineering, Medicine and Mathematics subjects with normally three-seven years’ experience post PhD or equivalent. Fellowships are available across a number of subjects, and we strongly encourage applications in all areas of mathematics and statistical science.
  • Scholarship Award: These prestigious awards aim to nurture the potential of early-career researchers.

As a Vice-Chancellor’s Fellow, you will have access to the wealth of research expertise at the University of Bristol and become part of our world-leading research community. We have cutting-edge facilities and flagship research institutes that address the grand challenges facing our world today.

Further benefits include

  • For research focused on Science, Technology, Engineering, Medicine, and Mathematics discipline a competitive salary starting from £36,613 or £42,418 depending on experience, and a four-year fixed-term contract.
  • For research focused on Humanities, Arts, and Social Science discipline a competitive salary starting from £36,613 and a two-year fixed-term contract.
  • Access to start-up funds, as appropriate to the discipline.
  • The opportunity to pursue your own programme of individual (or collaborative) research.
  • Mentoring and one-to-one monthly supervision from your Fellowship Sponsor.
  • A programme of development activity focused on your needs at each career stage, including opportunities to engage in other schemes such as CREATE, GW4 Crucible, Stepping into Leadership and Teaching-at-Bristol for Research Staff.
  • Opportunities to develop skills in teaching, leadership, impact development and engagement.
  • Support with external grant applications and help to explore other career opportunities towards the end of the Fellowship term.

Nationality: International students

Number of Scholarships: Nine fellowships are available.

Scholarship can be taken in the UK

Eligibility for the Scholarship: 

Eligible Countries: International students are eligible to apply for this fellowship.

Entrance Requirements: Vice-Chancellor’s Fellowships are aimed at early-career researchers, this year we are offering:

  • Nine: four-year fellowships for those researching primarily in Science, Technology, Engineering, Medicine and Mathematics subjects with normally three-seven years’ experience post PhD or equivalent.
  • Six: two-year fellowships for those researching primarily in Humanities, Arts and Social Science disciplines with normally zero-three years’ experience post Ph.D. or equivalent.

We are looking for the highest quality candidates with relevant research in one of our priority areas who will seize the development opportunities provided and become future research leaders in their field.

Requirements

Suitable candidates will have:

  • A PhD in a relevant field or equivalent;
  • Started to establish a reputation for top quality research;
  • Strong leadership qualities and an enthusiasm for developing skills in teaching, leadership, impact development and engagement;
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Eligibility

We welcome applications from internal and external candidates, including individuals who have taken a career break due to maternity, paternity, adoption leave, illness or other exceptional circumstances.

Candidates with an existing permanent academic position are considered to have achieved the aims of the scheme and will not be eligible to apply.

English Language Requirements: Applicants from outside the home country will often need to meet specific English language/other language requirements such as IELTS or TOEFL thresholds in order to be able to study there.

UK Scholarships

Application Procedure: 

How to Apply: 

  1. Download the further particulars and Project Proposal and Letter of Support proforma, available from the vacancy adverts:
  2. Complete the ‘project proposal’ section of the proforma and email it to your proposed sponsor, along with your CV, requesting that they:
    • support your application by completing the ‘letter of support’ section on page five of the proforma;
    • Obtain a signature of approval from the relevant head of school.
  3. Apply online:
    • Vice-Chancellor’s Fellowships focused on Science, Technology, Engineering, Medicine, and Mathematics
    • Vice-Chancellor’s Fellowships focused on Humanities, Arts, and Social Science
  4.  You will need to upload the following supporting documents:
    • Please merge your academic CV and your covering letter into one document (and upload to the ‘covering letter’ section of the application);
    • Please upload the Project Proposal and Letter of Support proforma (to the ‘upload documents’ section of the application).

Application Deadline: January 14, 2018

Visit the Official Scholarship Website for more details.

For more scholarships and other offers click here.