UK: Kingsbury Scholarship | Imperial College London

Overview

The Kingsbury Scholarship is a highly prestigious engineering scholarship for undergraduates who have chosen Imperial as their firm choice and have received a conditional offer for a course within the Faculty of Engineering.

Students will receive a full scholarship of £19,000 a year for the duration of their 4-year course. This includes a tuition fee waiver of £9,000 per annum, plus a £10,000 a year maintenance grant.

Eligibility

To be eligible candidates must be Home/UK students who qualify for financial support from Student Finance England, with a household income of less than £60,000.

 This scholarship is aimed at bright and dynamic students who intend to ultimately seek employment as a graduate in UK industry. As such, the applicants must agree to defer their course for a year to work in industry first.

Applicants must:

Be a Home/UK student who qualifies for financial support through Student Finance England, with a household income of less than £60,000 per annum

• Have a confirmed place at Imperial for an undergraduate course within the Faculty of Engineering for 2012
• Agree to defer their course for a year to work for at least 9 months in industry. We would suggest using the Engineering Development Trust’s scheme Year In Industry. Your course at Imperial would therefore start in 2013.

About Year In Industry

Year In Industry is an initiative of the Engineering Development Trust (EDT), a registered education charity that helps talented young people achieve their full potential through careers in engineering, science and technology.

 YINI provide high-quality, paid placements for students interested in all areas of engineering and science, and have placed students with 300 top UK companies including Shell, Rolls Royce, British Energy, Network Rail and AstraZeneca. These placements provide the skills and knowledge employers are looking for, and the experience that will help the students make the most of university. Placements are situated all around the country and a regional YINI manager will provide mentorship and support whenever necessary. The students typically earn between £9,000 to £14,000 from August / September to June / July.

 YINI recently celebrated its 25^th anniversary. As part of their celebration they identified a ‘bright spark and shining example’ from each of their years in operation. Katie Pavey was the student they profiled from 2007, who is currently studying Mechanical Engineering at Imperial. Katie says of the scheme:

 “My Year In Industry has been really beneficial to me so far in my manufacturing engineering modules, lab work and group projects. Working in Industry as part of a project team also gave me the skills and confidence to give the technical presentations and reports for my university coursework. I have already experienced the benefits that doing a Year In Industry can bring.”

How to apply

To apply for the Kingsbury Scholarship please email scholarships@imperial.ac.uk by 10 June 2012 with a written statement in no more than 250 words that describes how you intend to seek employment in UK engineering industry after you graduate

Selection Process

The Department that you have applied to will assess your academic merit from your UCAS form and from your 250 word statement. Applicants will be ranked by Departments and the final selection will be made by the Principal of the Faculty of Engineering.

Outcome of Awards

The successful applicant will be notified by email no later than 31 August 2012. The award will not be allocated until we have confirmed you are from a household with a residual income of less than £60,000. The award is for applications for the academic year 2012-13. If your application is successful you will then have to defer your course until 2013-14 and take a year in industry first. However, if you have already completed a year in industry you will not be expected to defer for another year and can apply to start your course in 2012-13.  

If you have not heard from us by 31 August 2012, please assume you have been unsuccessful in your application. 

Year in industry

If you choose to take your year in industry through The Year in Industry organisation, it is recommended you apply in good time. Please see their website for more details. If you arrange your year in industry yourself, your employment must be within the engineering industry in the UK (if you are unsure of this definition please contact scholarships@imperial.ac.uk).  

Please note that proof will be required of your placement. If your application is successful but you have not yet arranged a year in industry and are having problems doing so, please contactscholarships@imperial.ac.uk 

http://www3.imperial.ac.uk/registry/studentfinancialsupport/ugscholarships/kingsburyscholarship


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UK: Scotch College Scholarship | University of Aberdeen

Overview

The University of Aberdeen wishes to commemorate the historic links between the northeast of Scotland, the University of Aberdeen and the Scotch College and Melbourne in October 2012 by awarding a PhD scholarship for research on any topic associated with Australia, Scottish-Australian relations and/or Scots in Australia.

Description

This scholarship is specifically designed to ensure the recipient is at the University of Aberdeen and graduates in the years where a number of key anniversaries relating to these historic links will be commemorated:
* 4 April 2013 - the 200th of Forbes’ birth.
* 31 May 2013 - the 110th of Morrison’s death.
* 3 February 2013 - the 175th of Forbes holding the first Presbyterian service in Melbourne.
* 3 February 2014 - the 185th of Morrison’s birth.
* June 2016 - the 140th of Morrison receiving a Dr of Law from the University of Aberdeen and the 160th of
Morrison’s appointment as Headmaster (Scotch College).
* 12 August 2016 - the 165th of Forbes’ death.
* 2016 - the 165th of the founding of the Scotch College.

The scholarship will cover full tuition fees for the duration of the degree plus a contribution towards living expenses of £6000 per year (c. AUS$9,000).

 Subject: Anthropology
Education
History
Law
Philosophy
Politics & International Relations
Sociology
Religious Studies
Film Studies
International Relations
Linguistics
Business

Eligibility

Applicants must be citizens of Australia liable to overseas tuition rates. Preference will be given, in thefirst instance, to alumni of the Scotch College and their children or grandchildren, then to residents of
Melbourne.

To be considered for the award you must have:

* applied for admission to the University of Aberdeen
* submitted the relevant application form for the scholarship
* been offered admission to the University by the closing date (below).

Criteria

Decisions will be made on the basis of academic merit.

Application Procedure

Applicants must complete the relevant application form and provide all supporting documentation requested therein. Once completed, a hard copy of the application form and supporting documents should be sent to:

Ms Ann Marie Davidson
College of Arts & Social Sciences
University of Aberdeen
Powis Gate
College Bounds
Aberdeen, AB24 3UG
SCOTLAND

Deadline: 6th of April 2012

Application Docs

Application_Form_-_Scotch_College.docx

http://www.abdn.ac.uk/



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UK: Cardiff University Undergraduate International Scholarships

Overview

The Cardiff University Undergraduate International Scholarship is offered to international undergraduate students. Applications are welcomed from all international students applying for undergraduate courses at Cardiff University.

There are four scholarships available each academic year.

Scholarship-holders will receive a fee waiver to the value of full international tuition fees (to a maximum of £15,000 per year) for the first year of their undergraduate degree at Cardiff University.

For: Undergraduate programme applicants only

Value: Full fee waiver (up to £15,000) for the first year of an undergraduate degree

You only need to complete one application form and you will be considered for all the above scholarships for which you are eligible. Please do not complete multiple application forms.

If you wish to apply for a subject-specific scholarship (e.g.: Business, Engineering, etc), or a scholarship offered in association with a partner organisation (e.g.: Commonwealth, Chevening etc), please refer to the appropriate section on the website. This is not the correct application form or eligibility criteria.

Eligibility Criteria

• You must be confirmed as an Overseas Student for fee paying purposes (this information is contained in your offer letter).
• Applicants for an International Foundation Programme, Postgraduate Taught or Postgraduate Research scholarship: You must have accepted an unconditional offer of a place to study at Cardiff University for the 2012/13 academic year by Midnight BST Sunday, 15th July 2012.
• Applicants for an Undergraduate scholarship: You must have either a conditional or unconditional offer and must have accepted Cardiff University as your Firm  choice on the UCAS system, for study during the 2012/13 academic year, by Midnight BST Sunday, 15th July 2012.
• Students with offers to study a Distance Learning course are not eligible to apply.
• You must complete the application form and personal statement as directed. Incomplete forms will not be considered.
• You must return the application form by the deadline: Midnight BST Sunday, 15th July 2012. Applications received after this date will not be accepted.
• Scholarships are to be used for academic year 2012/3 only and cannot be used for 2013/14 entry. If you are awarded a scholarship and wish to defer your entry to the University, you will lose your scholarship and will need to re-apply again in the following year.
• These scholarships are only available to self-funded students. Students who are in receipt of full funding from a sponsorship body (such as their home country’s government or a private organisation) are not eligible to apply.

If you are not sure about your eligibility, please contact the International Office atinternationalscholarships@cardiff.ac.uk

Application form and guidance notes

Application form (.pdf)
Guidance notes and FAQs (.pdf)

http://www.cardiff.ac.uk/for/prospective/inter/study/feesandfinance/fundingandscholarships/isapplication/index.html



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UK: Vice-Chancellor’s Honorary International Scholarships | Cardiff University

Overview

The Vice-Chancellor’s Honorary International Scholarship is Cardiff University’s most prestigious undergraduate scholarship. Applications are welcomed from international students of exceptional academic quality.

There are three scholarships available each academic year.

Scholarship-holders will receive a fee waiver to the value of full international tuition fees (to a maximum of £15,000 each year) for the entire duration of their undergraduate degree at Cardiff University. They will also receive a maintenance stipend of £8,000 per year (to be received upon arrival at Cardiff University).

One of the three available scholarships will be awarded specifically to a student studying on Cardiff University’s one-year International Foundation Programme, and will include a fee waiver for the cost of the International Foundation Programme, as well as the entire undergraduate degree (up to a maximum of £15,000 each year). This scholarship will also include the maintenance stipend of of £8,000 per year (to be received upon arrival at Cardiff University).

Eligibility Criteria

• You must be confirmed as an Overseas Student for fee paying purposes (this information is contained in your offer letter).
• Applicants for an International Foundation Programme, Postgraduate Taught or Postgraduate Research scholarship: You must have accepted an unconditional offer of a place to study at Cardiff University for the 2012/13 academic year by Midnight BST Sunday, 15th July 2012.
• Applicants for an Undergraduate scholarship: You must have either a conditional or unconditional offer and must have accepted Cardiff University as your Firm  choice on the UCAS system, for study during the 2012/13 academic year, by Midnight BST Sunday, 15th July 2012.
• Students with offers to study a Distance Learning course are not eligible to apply.
• You must complete the application form and personal statement as directed. Incomplete forms will not be considered.
• You must return the application form by the deadline: Midnight BST Sunday, 15th July 2012. Applications received after this date will not be accepted.
• Scholarships are to be used for academic year 2012/3 only and cannot be used for 2013/14 entry. If you are awarded a scholarship and wish to defer your entry to the University, you will lose your scholarship and will need to re-apply again in the following year.
• These scholarships are only available to self-funded students. Students who are in receipt of full funding from a sponsorship body (such as their home country’s government or a private organisation) are not eligible to apply.

If you are not sure about your eligibility, please contact the International Office atinternationalscholarships@cardiff.ac.uk

Application form and guidance notes

Application form (.pdf)
Guidance notes and FAQs (.pdf)

http://www.cardiff.ac.uk/for/prospective/inter/study/feesandfinance/fundingandscholarships/isapplication/index.html


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Scholarships for Developing Countries | UK

Overview

The University of Westminster is a diverse centre for study located in central London offering international postgraduate scholarships to students from developing countries.

Amount:	Full tuition fee waivers, accommodation, living expenses and flights to and from London.
Eligibility:	You must be an international student from a developing country and hold an offer for a full-time Masters degree.
Criteria:	Academic excellence, development potential and financial need.
Deadline:	31 May 2012

These generous awards are aimed at fully funding you if you are from a developing country and will study a full-time Masters degree at the University. Particular preference will be given to you if you can demonstrate how the knowledge you acquire from your studies will aid the development of your own country.

Application procedure and presentation guidelines

Important points

1. Apply for scholarships only after you have been offered a place (conditional or unconditional) on a course at the University of Westminster.
2. Please do not apply if you have already enrolled or begun a course of study at the University of Westminster.
3. Read the information on individual scholarships carefully and ensure that you only apply for ones that you are eligible for and meet the criteria of. For example, do not apply for the Vietnam Scholarship unless you are from Vietnam.
4. Photocopy the application form at the back of our scholarships brochure or print the form from our website.
5. Use the same application form when applying for more than one scholarship.
6. Attach the relevant papers only and keep your supporting documents to a minimum. The quantity of documents sent does not give any advantage.
7. Attach translations where supporting documents are in any other language but English.
8. Word process the application as far as possible. If handwriting the application, please ensure it is written clearly and in block letters. Illegible applications will be considered ineligible. 
9. Keep your application concise.  If we ask for 400 words we mean it, as it is a test of how you can marshal your argument concisely.  Exceeding the limit will greatly reduce your chances of an award.
10. Unless you are applying for a specific scholarship, just tell us what level of support you require eg, fees only, fees and accommodation etc and we will match the scholarship to your needs where possible.
11. Provide us with a valid email address. The University and its Scholarships Committee is not responsible for opportunities missed because of an invalid email address.
12. Only send copies of your academic transcript as we will not be able to return any original documentation sent.
13. It is acceptable for your university to send transcripts to us directly, but we will not be able to return them to you at any stage.
14. If, as an international student, you are already in the U.K. please explain why.

Postgraduate Application form

Postgraduate Scholarship Application form PDF

Postgraduate Scholarship Application form Word

Guidelines

Please note we only accept hard copy of your application, we do not accept faxes or email attachments. Please allow sufficient time for your application to reach us by mail.

The website addresses possible questions that might arise while applying for scholarships. Please read it carefully and only contact the Scholarships Office if the information you require is not there.

If you are a full-time applicant, do not submit an application for a scholarship prior to or along with your UCAS application. If you are a part-time applicant, please make an admissions application to study at the University before applying for a scholarship.

Apply only if you are holding an offer (conditional or unconditional) of a place on a course at the University of Westminster.

Please check individual scholarships for deadlines.

The application must be word processed and if not then reasons for being unable to do so given.

The scholarships procedure is a separate procedure. Therefore, please make sure that you send in a separate application to the Scholarships Office accompanied with:

• A copy of your results achieved so far in your most recent/current academic study (eg As/A Level, access course or BTEC results achieved so far)
• A reference letter for your scholarship application>
• A copy of your offer letter or UCAS confirmation letter
• Your statement of support (this is Section B of the application form)
• A copy of your IELTS/TOEFL result. These are English language qualifications, and you are only required to submit this if you are an international or European applicant living overseas.

Please attach all supporting documentation and submit by the deadline to the following address:

Scholarships Office
University of Westminster
Cavendish House
101 New Cavendish Street
London
W1W 6XH
United Kingdom

Tel:             +44 (0)20 7911 5000 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting            +44 (0)20 7911 5000      end_of_the_skype_highlighting       ext 66257/66258

Please note that applications sent or received after the deadline will not be considered.

Contact Information

Email: course-enquiries@westminster.ac.uk

Address:

University of Westminster
Second Floor, Cavendish House
101 New Cavendish Street
London W1W 6XH

Source: http://www.westminster.ac.uk/study/prospective-students/student-finance/funding/scholarships/postgraduate/westminster-international-scholarships


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UK: Robinson Scholarship in Operational Research and Management Science

Overview

Eddie Robinson took the MA (as it then was) in Operational Research in 1971-72. After leaving Lancaster he has had a successful career in the United States with Mars Inc. He has generously sponsored a scholarship for an MSc student from a developing country, as defined in the World Development Report published by the World Bank. Eddie comments “I benefited personally from the presence of overseas students on the course, as I know they did from the experiences they gained.” For 2012 entry this scholarship will be £5,000.

Applicants for this scholarship, who must have received an offer for a place on the MSc in Operational Research and Management Science, may use the generic financial award application form, found at http://www.lancs.ac.uk/studentservices/download/forms/.

How to apply

Completed application forms should be sent directly to Graham Rand, the MSc Admissions Tutor, by the 1st of May. It is not necessary to arrange for further references, as Graham will have seen those accompanying your application form. (Applicants may also apply for the Peel scholarship).


As the scholarship will not cover all the costs of a course here at Lancaster, applicants should explain carefully their financial circumstances. This explanation should cover two aspects. Firstly, why is it that you need funding? Secondly, how will you finance the rest of the cost of your stay in Lancaster?

The successful candidate will be informed by 1st June, and will be required to pay a deposit of £1000 by 1st July.

Graham K. Rand

Department of Management Science
Lancaster University Management School
Lancaster LA1 4YX
(g.rand@lancaster.ac.uk)
http://www.lums.lancs.ac.uk/masters/management-science/robinson/



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UK: F D Ellis MBA Scholarship | Durham University

Overview

Durham Business School is delighted to invite applications for The F D Ellis MBA Scholarship. The scholarship is open to applicants to the full-time MBA programme (to begin study in September 2012) and covers programme fees.

How to apply

The scholarship will be awarded to the applicant who, in the opinion of the panel, is thought best able to contribute to and benefit from completing the full-time Durham MBA. The following criteria will be taken into consideration:

• Previous professional and/or academic achievements
• A submitted 500 word essay (a strict 500 word limit will be applied)
• Leadership potential (as demonstrated on the CV/resume and essay) - only information contained in your CV/resume and Essay will be used by the judging panel when making their decision

Download the full terms and conditions (Word) and an application form (Word).

Closing date for applications

The deadline for receipt of completed applications is 17 April 2012.
Results will be communicated to the successful applicant in May.

If you have any questions, please contact us:

Postgraduate Admissions Office
Email pg.bus@durham.ac.uk
Tel: +44 (0)191 334 5533

http://www.dur.ac.uk/dbs/degrees/scholarships/fullmba/



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Distance Learning Scholarships for Commonwealth Countries

Overview

The Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan is one of the largest and most prestigious scholarships schemes for international study in the world. Since it was established in 1959, around 29,000 individuals have benefited – 17,000 of them have held awards funded by the United Kingdom, managed by the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the United Kingdom (CSC).

This prospectus describes the Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships offered by the CSC in 2012-2013. Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships provide the opportunity for individuals to study for a UK Master’s degree while living and working in their home country. The scheme was established in 2002, as a direct response to the measures taken by our funder, the UK Department for International Development
(DFID), to explore new methods of delivery as part of the drive for poverty reduction. To date, nearly 1,000 Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships have been awarded.


List of eligible Commonwealth countries

Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Bangladesh,Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, Botswana, British Virgin Islands,
Cameroon, Cayman Islands, Dominica, Falkland Islands, The Gambia, Ghana, Gibraltar, Grenada, Guyana,
India, Jamaica, Kenya, Kiribati, Lesotho, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Mauritius, Montserrat, Mozambique,
Namibia, Nauru, Nigeria, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Pitcairn, Rwanda, St Helena, St Kitts and Nevis,
St Lucia, St Vincent and The, Grenadines, Samoa, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Solomon Islands, South Africa,
Sri Lanka, Swaziland, Tanzania, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tristan da Cunha, Turks and Caicos,
Tuvalu, Uganda, Vanuatu, and Zambia.

Applications from candidates

Successful providers will be required to conduct their own recruitment process to shortlist a specified number of nominated candidates for Distance Learning Scholarships. A selection committee will then select Scholars from this shortlist, in July.

Information for candidates – 2012 Distance Learning Scholarships

Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships are being offered in 2012 for the following Master’s courses. Full details of these courses and the application process must be obtained from the institution itself.

• Bangor University – MSc Forestry
• Cardiff University – MSc Palliative Medicine/Palliative Care
• Institute of Education, University of London – MA Education and International Development
• London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine – MSc Clinical Trials
• London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine – MSc Epidemiology
• London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine – MSc Global Health Policy
• London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine – MSc Infectious Diseases
• London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine – MSc Public Health
• London South Bank University – MSc Education for Sustainability
• Open University – MSc Advanced Networking
• Open University – MSc Computing for Commerce and Industry
• Open University – MSc Development Management
• Open University – MSc Software Development
• Royal Veterinary College, University of London – MSc Veterinary Epidemiology and Public Health
• School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London – MSc Poverty Reduction: Policy and Practice
• University of Bath – MSc International Construction Management
• University of Edinburgh – MSc Biodiversity, Wildlife and Ecosystem Health
• University of Edinburgh – MSc Global Health and Infectious Diseases
• University of Edinburgh – MSc Global Health: Non-Communicable Diseases
• University of Edinburgh – MSc International Animal Health
• University of Leicester – MSc Risk, Crisis and Disaster Management
• University of Liverpool – MPH Master of Public Health
• University of Manchester – MPH Master of Public Health
• University of Oxford – MSt International Human Rights Law
• University of Southampton — MSc Gerontology
• University of Stirling – MSc Dementia Studies
• University of Warwick – MSc Engineering Business Management
• University of York – MPA Master of Public Administration – International Development

Eligibility

To be eligible for a Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarship, candidates should:

• be Commonwealth citizens of a developing Commonwealth country, refugees or British protected persons AND be permanently resident in a developing Commonwealth country
• normally hold a first degree of upper second-class standard, or higher qualification. In certain cases, we will consider a lower qualification and sufficient relevant experience

Further information is available in the Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships prospectus 2012.

How to apply

The CSC expects all candidates being considered for a Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarship to have completed an application form using our Electronic Application System (EAS).

Access the EAS

Contact Information


Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UK
c/o The Association of Commonwealth Universities
Woburn House
20-24 Tavistock Square
London WC1H 9HF
United Kingdom
www.dfid.gov.uk/cscuk
http://cscuk.dfid.gov.uk/apply/distance-learning/



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