Is for students coming from Canada, China, India and the USA to study at postgraduate masters level in Scotland. Offers 200 awards of £2000 each across the four countries (50 to each).
The scheme is managed by British Council Scotland and funded by the Scottish Government with contributions from Scotland’s universities. Effectively institutions will pass on a fees discount of £2000 to each successful student.
All Scottish universities with relevant provision are participating:
University of Aberdeen
University of Abertay, Dundee
University of Edinburgh
Edinburgh College of Art
Edinburgh Napier University
University of Dundee
University of Glasgow
Glasgow Caledonian University
Glasgow School of Art
Heriot Watt University
Robert Gordon University
University of Stirling
University of Strathclyde
University of St Andrews
UHI Millennium Institute
University of the West of Scotland
Objectives of the scheme
The primary aim of the scholarship programme is to raise the profile of Scotland as a place to live, work and study for international students and showcase the best of Scottish higher education.
This is aligned to the goal set out in the International Framework of managing Scotland’s reputation as a distinctive global identity and an independent minded and responsible nation, a learning nation and a science nation.
Scheme Operation
Applicants can find details about the scheme, eligibility criteria and application forms etc. on the website: www.scotlandscholarship.com . They should use the links to the universities on this website to check their application requirements as each may vary slightly. Completed forms should be submitted either by email or post directly to the university.
Subject Areas
The selected subject areas of science, technology, creative industries, financial services and renewable / clean energy are broad enough to allow flexibility of choice for many of the masters courses offered in Scotland.
Level of Study
Awards are targeted at students applying for one year masters courses and should not be used to fund PhD students or undergraduate applicants. In the case of two year masters courses, the funding would be for the initial year only.
Timescale
The awards were initially launched in February 2009. Applications for next year will open in mid October 2009. The closing date for applications is Friday 11 June 2010 with selection in July and students starting at university in the autumn 2010.
In Country Engagement
The Scottish Government have also said that they want to create an affinity between the scholars and Scotland. To this end, all scholars from the first year’s cohort will be invited to attend a welcome event on 29 October in Edinburgh at the start of term, along with representatives from institutions. Fiona Hyslop is guest of honour at this event.
Eligibility Criteria
Eligible courses:
The course must be a masters level course in one of the following broad subject areas: Science, technology, creative industries, financial services, renewable and clean energy.
Courses must be full time and delivered in Scotland and not online or by distance learning.
Candidates must:
Have a conditional offer of a place at a Scottish university on an eligible course
Meet the IELTS requirement of that course
Be a citizen of Canada, the People’s Republic of China, India or the USA.
Be able to demonstrate that they can meet the costs of living and remaining tuition fees
Complete an application form and submit it to their selected institution by the closing date
Must not have previously studied for a full undergraduate degree in Scotland
Selection Criteria
Each participating Scottish institution selects their own successful students from the applications they receive. In selecting scholars, institutions are asked that award holders meet the eligibility criteria listed above. However it is expected that institutions will apply additional criteria based on their own objectives (factors such as institutional links in market, targeting specific states or provinces, academic excellence, financial need or particular course or faculty requirements).
Summary
To raise the profile of Scotland as a place to live, work and study
200 scholarship awards of £2000 per award
Available to nationals of Canada, China, India and the USA
For one year postgraduate masters level study
At any of Scotland’s universities
In the fields of science, technology, creative industries, financial services, renewable and clean energy
New online application process launching in mid October 2009.
ISelection and administration dealt with by institutions
Managed by British Council Scotland with funding from Scottish Government and awards co-funded by institutions on a fee waiver basis
BRUNEL UNIVERSITY- The Brunel International Scholarship Programme is pleased to offer 23 awards of £3,000 for the academic year 2010/2011. These awards are on offer to International Students who begin a full-time degree course at Brunel in September 2010
CITY UNIVERSITY: has a range of scholarships and prizes available for undergraduate and postgraduate students. Some of these are generously funded by charitable foundations, former City University students, individual Schools and other bodies and can be applied for each academic year
KINGSTON UNIVERSITY: The International Office offers over 50 scholarships and bursaries per year to international students (those classified with an 'overseas' fee status). These awards are given to:
encourage academic excellence;
increase the diversity of our student population;
develop relationships; and
offer financial assistance in cases of hardship.
The International scholarships are partial scholarships, each worth £3,000
Middlesex University is renowned for offering unrivalled support to International students and gives out scholarships and Regional awards to International students totaling around £1,000,000 each year
Regional Awards: Middlesex University has a number of Regional Awards available to all potential undergraduate and postgraduate international students, worth £1000, making our fees some of the most competitive in the UK. In addition you may also be eligible for a further International Merit Award which is awarded on criteria such as academic merit. In both cases, successful candidates will have the award amount deducted from their tuition fees when they enroll, making our fees some of the most competitive in the UK.
Postgraduate Awards for Middlesex Alumni: Middlesex has developed the Alumni Bursary and the Alumni Academic Scholarship to assist and encourage those that complete a first degree with us to progress to Postgraduate study at Middlesex.
The Chancellors Scholarships: These scholarships reward academic, sporting or community/cultural excellence with awards up to £2,000 for full-time students and are open to International and UK/EU students.
The University of Edinburgh will offer two scholarships for undergraduate study within the College of Humanities and Social Science, or the College of Science and Engineering and each scholarship will amount to £3,000 per annum.
The University will also offer a number of Master's scholarships for postgraduate study in any subject. Each scholarship will have a value of £3,000.
The University offer following scholarships:
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A scholarship of £1,000 will be awarded to overseas students (whether self-payers or government/employer sponsored) from certain countries who are studying full-time programmes (Excluding a number of programmes within the School of Humanities and Social Sciences). The programme must last a minimum of one academic year (eligibility in subsequent years of study is dependant on satisfactory progression) and the student must pay the full tuition fee.
The University of Northampton are committed to widening participation in Higher Education, particularly for international students. To this end we have established a scholarship scheme which provides financial support for international students with a strong academic background. The University of Northampton awards a number of International Scholarships each year to candidates of high academic ability. The annual value of such a scholarship is up to 25% of the award-holder's tuition fees. Successful applicants will be required to meet the balance of the cost of their course and living expenses.
To be eligible for an International Scholarship applicants must:
Have fee status confirmed as an overseas student (UK and EU citizens are not eligible)
Have received an offer of a place on a full-time degree or taught post-graduate programme at The University of Northampton
The University of Glasgow will award a total of 61 Postgraduate scholarships to international (non-EU) students starting a Masters degree programme in September 2009 in the following faculties:
Arts - 10 scholarships;
Biomedical & Life Sciences - 10 scholarships;
Education - 3 scholarships;
Engineering - 16 scholarships;
Information & Mathematical Sciences - 11 scholarships;
Law, Business & Social Sciences - 10 scholarships;
Veterinary Medicine - 1 scholarship.
Value: The successful applicants will receive a scholarship of up to £3,000 as a tuition fee discount.
Eligibility: Applicants must achieve a minimum of a first class honours degree or the international equivalent. All applicants will automatically be considered on the basis of their existing application form, following publication of their results. No additional application is required.
Any international students who are paying overseas fees and who are applying for a full-time taught masters course for September 2009 can apply. However, do make sure that you read the criteria for the award of a scholarship very carefully to assess your chances. Of course, as a minimum requirement all our scholarships holders must have excellent academic grades in their previous studies. Each taught postgraduate scholarship is worth £3000 and will be in the form of a discount in tuition fees. The taught postgraduate scholarships are for one year only.
University of Southampton has a wide range of scholarships available to aid your studies.Most scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic merit and all are competitive. In order to be successful you should investigate all scholarships open to you and put in a strong application for each.
Subject Wise Scholarships
Scholarships in Engineering, Science and Mathematics
Scholarships in Medicine, Health and Life Sciences
The University is pleased to offer a range of scholarships to students who show exceptional academic potential and are starting their studies at the University of Sheffield in September 2010. Following is list of Scholarships offered at University of Sheffield.
International Scholarships: University recognize that studying at University represents an important investment for you. They're committed to helping you get more for your money. They award a number of scholarships each year to international students.
The University of Sheffield Merit Scholarships: University believes in rewarding international applicants who show exceptional academic achievement and potential.
On the basis of your nationality or domicile you are eligible to apply for a University of Sheffield Postgraduate Merit Scholarship worth 6,500 GBP.
Automatic Scholarships: The University of Sheffield awards a number of scholarships each year to international students. They are pleased to let you know that you have been awarded an Automatic International Scholarship, which will be deducted automatically from your academic tuition fees.
Sibling & Spouse and Alumni Rewards: University of Sheffield offer Sibling & Spouse and Alumni Rewards of 1,000 GBP per year of study to eligible students.
The British Council is delighted to offer young enterprising Goan students the De Souza Trust Goa Scholarship and the Goa Education Trust (GET) Scholarship to study in the UK.
Goa Education Trust (GET) has been conceptualized by the industrious Dempo and Fomento groups from Goa. GET is aimed to provide Goans an efficient medium to pursue the best available opportunities in education, in whatever areas they desire. It will provide scholarships and/or research fellowships etc. to Eligible Students for their post graduate studies in the United Kingdom in all spheres, fields and departments
The De Souza Trust Goa Scholarship funded from the estate of Mr. Diego Frank de Souza aims to provide financial assistance for self-motivated dynamic young people of Goan origin/ those holding Goan domicile to study or train in the UK.
Since the introduction of the scholarship in 1998, several Goan students have successfully completed their studies in subjects as diverse as Media Management, Architecture, Education, Computing & Design, TV documentary, Music Therapy, Fashion Technology, Architectural Conservation and Human Rights, Communication Systems & Signal Processing and Innovation Technology & the law.
What do the scholarships cover?
Full or part tuition fees
Student visa for the UK
Please note: All other costs are to be borne by the students.
Eligibility Criteria:
The applicant should:
be an Indian citizen with a valid Indian passport and residing in India at the time of applying for the scholarship
be resident in Goa or born of Goan parents
be not more than 30 years old at the time of applying for the scholarship
be a graduate and have excellent academic track record and extracurricular achievement
have confirmed admission for any academic course of study in the UK for up to one year
Application Guidelines
1.Please register using the email Id that you most frequently use, as all correspondence related to the scholarships will be done on the email id you have registered.
2.You can edit your application as many times as required before you submit it. However, once you click on ‘Submit’ you will no longer be able to make any further changes to the form.
3.You can edit your application as many times as required before you submit it. However, once you click on ‘Submit’ you will no longer be able to make any further changes to the form.
4.In addition to the online application, you will be required to courier / post
two hard copy Reference letters* (not more than one A4 size page each) (You should submit one academic and one professional reference letter each. In case you are a recent graduate, you may submit two academic references).
a copy of offer letter/admission letter from the UK institution. Please mention your unique identification number, on the envelope.
Please Note:
Hard copies of the applications will not be valid.
Applications not accompanied by the supporting documents will not be considered.
If short-listed, candidates will be requested to submit further documentation.
Short-listed candidates will be invited for personal interviews in Goa in June 2010 and will be required to carry original copies of relevant documents. All costs related to the interviews such as travel and accommodation will have to be borne by the candidate.
Apply now!
Last date to submit complete applications is 31 May 2010, 6pm IST. Please read the Application Guidelines before applying.
For details, please contact:
The De Souza Trust Goa Scholarships
British Council Division
British Deputy High Commission
901, 9th Floor, Tower1, One Indiabulls Centre, 841, Senapati Bapat Marg, Elphinstone Road (West), Mumbai 400 013
Tel: +91-22-6748 6825, 67486739
Email:mumbai.enquiry@in.britishcouncil.org
What is Goan origin/ domicile
If the applicant is of Goan origin
(Either one of the following documents should be provided along with the application)
Short-listed candidates will be invited for personal interviews in Goa in June 2010 and will be required to carry original copies of relevant documents. All costs related to the interviews such as travel and accommodation will have to be borne by the candidate.
Documentary proof of share of the applicant or his/ her parents in an ancestral property in Goa which is utilized as the family’s residence or business premises.
If the applicant holds a Goan domicile
(Any one of the following documents should be provided along with the application)
Copy of the domicile certificate issued by the Goa Government
Documentary proof of residence/ education/ employment of the applicant in Goa for at least 10 years
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