Study Subject (s): Scholarships are provided to learn any of the courses offered by the University of Birmingham.
Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing master’s degree level at University of Birmingham.
Scholarship Provider: University of Birmingham, UK
Scholarship can be taken at: UK
Eligibility:
In order to apply candidates must:
- -have been offered a place to study an one year Masters programme at the University of Birmingham;
- -be overseas for fee purposes;
- -be attending full-time and on-campus (not distance learning);
- -have a valid student ID number;
- -not be in receipt of a full fee scholarship from any other source;
- -have made adequate financial provision to study in the UK (including any associated visa/travel expenses);
- -be able to pay any outstanding tuition fees not covered by the scholarship.
- Scholarship Description: For over a century the University of Birmingham has been recognised as one of the world’s leading universities for the quality of our teaching and research. We attract students of the highest calibre from around the world and have been welcoming international students to the University for over 100 years. To award outstanding achievement, we are pleased to offer a number of international postgraduate scholarships.
- Number of award(s): 20 scholarships will be offered.
- Duration of award(s): Scholarships will be offered for a one year Masters (Taught or Research) programme for 2014 entry.
- What does it cover? The University of Birmingham is offering 20 International Postgraduate Scholarships worth £10,000 towards the tuition fee a one year Masters (Taught or Research) programme for 2014 entry.
Selection criteria:
- -Applicants must have an excellent academic background; due to the level of competition for these scholarships, only applicants with a first class Bachelors degree (or equivalent) will be considered.
- -Applicants must also demonstrate excellence in an area of their life; this might be outstanding academic achievement, exceptional achievement in extracurricular activities (such as sport, music, managing events or societies) or significant achievement gained either in their working life or through volunteering and service to others.
- -Applicants must also outline the contribution they will make to the University of Birmingham as a student and what they expect to gain from studying here.
- Notification: Due the large number of applications normally received, we are unable to contact all applicants individually; therefore, only successful applicants will be notified in writing by the end of May. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide individual feedback for unsuccessful applications.
- How to Apply: The mode of applying is online. A link to the online application form is sent automatically via email to students who receive an offer of admission to an eligible degree programme for the 2014/15 academic year.
Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is 28 February 2014.
