International Postgraduate Scholarships at University of Birmingham

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UK – 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.

Level: Master degree
Study at: University of Birmingham, UK
Subjects: Any eligible one year masters degree programmes offered at the University in 2014
International applicants: available
Amount: Covers the tuition fee
Deadline: 28 February 2014 (annual)

Description

International Postgraduate Scholarships

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.

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 extra curricular 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.

Eligibility

In order to apply candidates must:

    have been offered a place to study on an eligible 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.

How to Apply

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.

If you have not received the application link, please submit an online enquiry for the attention of the Student Funding Office, including your full name, University ID number and a brief description .  You must submit this request before the deadline of 28 February 2014.  Any requests for the application link after the deadline may be declined.

Application Deadline

Friday 28 February 2014

More Information

http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/international/students/finance/scholarships/intlscholarships.aspx

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