UK : University of Birmingham International Business Scholarships

University of Birmingham offers scholarships for pursuing masters degree level in UK. The scholarship holder will have demonstrable experience of undertaking business internationally, with evidence of having undertaken managerial roles in at least two non-native countries. The International Business Scholarship will be awarded up to £10,000, to be used towards the Birmingham MBA tuition fee. Closing date for applications is 12th April 2013.

Study Subject(s): Scholarships are provided in the field of International Business.
Course Level: This scholarship is available for pursuing masters degree level.
Scholarship Provider:  University of Birmingham
Scholarship can be taken at:  UK

Eligibility: -Scholarship holder will be in financial need as determined by the University.
-The scholarship holder will have demonstrable experience of undertaking business internationally, with evidence of having undertaken managerial roles in at least two non-native countries.
-They will also have clear plans of how they intend to use their MBA to further develop their engagement with business in different countries.

Scholarship Open for International Students: Students of UK can apply for this scholarship.

Scholarship Description: University of Birmingham want the applicant to be completely aware of their financial commitment before becoming a student at Birmingham. This page provides all with information on gaining financial support and other costs involved in MBA study so that they can plan their finances from day one. The scholarship will be allocated on the basis of academic ability, relevant experience and clarity of future plans as determined by the selection committee.

Number of award(s): Not Known

Duration of award(s): Not Known

What does it cover? The International Business Scholarship will be awarded up to £10,000, to be used towards the Birmingham MBA tuition fee.

Other Benefits: Not Known

Selection criteria: The scholarship will be allocated on the basis of academic ability, relevant experience and clarity of future plans as determined by the selection committee.

Notification:  Not Known

How to Apply: The mode of applying is online and by post. Please contact Victoria Harold, MBA Recruitment and Admissions Officer, for more details (v.l.harold@bham.ac.uk).

Scholarship Application Deadline: Closing date for applications is 12th April 2013.

UK : UEA Marshal Papworth Scholarships for Students of Developing Countries

University of East Anglia offers Marshal Papworth Masters Scholarships in the Agriculture and Rural Development and Environment and International Development. UEA offers up to five scholarships for students of developing countries. The value of scholarship varies from £12,000 to £17,000. The basis of selection is academic excellence. Students to whom the School has made an offer are automatically considered for this award. Students must have English proficiency and notified by the admissions department.

Study Subject(s): The scholarship is provided for pursuing MA Agriculture and Rural Development, or the MSc Environment and International Development.
Course Level : This scholarship is for pursuing Masters degree level.
Scholarship Provider : Marshal Papworth committee
Scholarship can be taken at : UK

Eligibility: -International students from developing countries working within certain conditions.
-Applicants from developing countries working in natural resource based projects (agriculturalist/natural resource).
-Applying for a place on the MA Agriculture and Rural Development, or the MSc Environment and International Development.

Scholarship Open for Students of Following Countries: The International students from developing countries can apply for this scholarship.

Scholarship Description: The applicant should not begin a new course unless they are confident that they have enough money for the duration of their course, bearing in mind that fees and expenses are likely to increase annually. Although it is increasingly possible for international students to work part-time while studying in the UK, (part-time earning levels are about £6 – £9 per hour, and this is currently restricted to 20 hours per week by the UK Border Agency) they should not rely on funding the studies through vacation or part-time work since your earnings are likely to be low in relation to the expenses. UEA offers up to five scholarships for students of developing countries.

Number of awards offered: UEA offers up to five scholarships for students of developing countries.

Duration of award(s): Part-time earning levels are about £6 – £9 per hour, and this is currently restricted to 20 hours per week by the UK Border Agency.

What does it cover? The scholarship varies from £12,000 to £17,000 as determined by the Marshal Papworth committee.

Selection Criteria: On the basis of academic excellence, for applicants from developing countries working in natural resource based projects (agriculturalist/natural resource)

Notification: Successful applicants will be contacted by the admissions department.

How to Apply: All eligible candidates to whom the School has made an offer are automatically considered for this award. The school nominated student will be sent the appropriate application forms.

Scholarship Application Deadline: The application closing date is 15th March 2013.

UK : Essex Business School MBA Scholarships for International Students

Essex Business School is offering MBA scholarships for home (UK), EU and international students. Scholarships worth £5,000 will be awarded on the basis of merit. For 2013 academic year, the school is offering Up to 20 scholarships. Applicants who have accepted an offer of a place firmly by 31 July and met the academic conditions of entry will be considered for these scholarships.

Study Subject(s): The scholarship is available for MBA course.
Course Level:  The scholarship is available for pursuing master’s degree.
Scholarship Provider:  Essex Business School
Scholarship can be taken at : UK

Eligibility:
-The award is restricted to Home (UK), EU and overseas students who are entirely self-funded. It is not available to students who are fully or partly sponsored.
-All MBA course applicants who hold the equivalent of a UK first class honours Bachelor’s degree and an IELTS score of 7.0 or higher will automatically receive a scholarship.
-MBA course applicants with the following qualifications will also be considered for a scholarship by the MBA Director and MBA Deputy Director, if numbers permit: the equivalent of a UK 2.1 Bachelor’s degree and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5; or
-ten years’ work experience (including five years’ relevant managerial experience) and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 1.

Scholarship Open for International Students: The Home (UK), EU and overseas students can apply for the scholarship.

Scholarship Description: To support our students who are funding their own studies, Essex Business School is offering scholarships worth £5,000 to students seeking to join our MBA course in October 2013. Awards will be made on the basis of grades obtained in your first degree, so all our MBA course applications, received by the given deadline, will automatically be considered for this scholarship. A fee discount of £5,000 will be applied to those who are selected for the award. Up to 20 scholarships are available for 2013 entrants.

Number of award(s): Up to 20 scholarships are available for 2013 entrants.

What does it cover? Essex Business School is offering scholarships worth £5,000.

Selection Criteria: These scholarships will be awarded on the basis of merit.

Notification: Where a student has already met the academic requirements for both MBA entry and the scholarship award, the details of the scholarship will be specified in the offer letter sent to the student.

How to Apply: Applicants who have accepted an offer of a place firmly by 31 July and met the academic conditions of entry will be considered for these scholarships. All academic applications will automatically be considered. The University will use official transcripts and certificates, submitted as part of the original application for admission to the course, as evidence of grades achieved and no alternative supporting evidence will be accepted.

Scholarship Application Deadline: The deadline for submission of completed research funding applications is March 1, 2013.

UK : Disaster Regeneration Scholarships at University of Westminster

University of Westminster is pleased to offer Masters degree scholarships. The scholarships are being funded to international student from a disaster struck developing country or region and who wish to pursue their studies in UK. Applicants applying for the scholarship must hold an offer for a full-time Masters degree at the University. Selections of the applicants are based on the academic excellence, financial need and development potential.

Study Subject(s): Scholarship is for all courses offered by the university.
Course Level : This scholarship is available for pursuing Master’s degree level.
Scholarship Provider : University of Westminster
Scholarship can be taken at : UK

Eligibility:  You must be an international student from a disaster struck developing country or region and hold an offer for a full-time Masters degree at the University. You must intend to return home on completion of the course.

Scholarship Open for International Students: The students from a disaster struck developing country or region can apply for this scholarship.

Scholarship Description: The Disaster Regeneration Scholarship is open to you if you are an international student from a developing country/region affected by a recent natural or man-made disaster. The intention of this scholarship is to aid in the regeneration of the affected country/region and you must make the case for how your chosen course will facilitate in this regeneration.

Number of award(s): Not known

Duration of Awards: Not known

What does it cover? Full tuition fee waiver, accommodation, living expenses and flights to and from London.

Selection criteria: Academic excellence, financial need and development potential.

How to Apply: The application is to be sent by post .

Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is 31st May 2013.

UK : Full International Scholarships for Undergraduate Students, University of Westminster

University of Westminster is pleased to offer undergraduate degree scholarships. The scholarship is offered to the international student from a developing country. Students applying for the scholarship must hold an offer for a full-time undergraduate degree at the university. The Award covers full tuition fee waiver, accommodation, living expenses and flights to and from London.

Study Subject(s): Scholarship is offered for all courses offered by the University.
Course Level : This scholarship is available for pursuing master’s degree level.
Scholarship Provider : University of Westminster
Scholarship can be taken at : UK

Eligibility:  You must be an international student from a developing country and hold an offer for a full-time undergraduate degree at the University. The scholarship will be renewed each year subject to satisfactory academic performance.

Scholarship Open for International Students: The students of developing countries can apply for this scholarship.

Scholarship Description: These are the University of Westminster’s most competitive undergraduate scholarships, as each year hundreds of bright students from around the world apply.

Number of award(s): Not known

Duration of Awards: Not known

What does it cover? Full tuition fee waiver, accommodation, living expenses and flights to and from London.

Selection criteria: Academic excellence, financial need and development potential.

How to Apply: 

The scholarships procedure is separate from your admissions application. Therefore, please make sure that you send in a separate application to the Scholarships Office accompanied with the required documents required by the university.

How to Apply for University Admissions

Notice: Emailed or faxed application forms will NOT be accepted.

Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is 31st May 2013.

UK : 2013 International Students House Scholarships at University of Westminster

University of Westminster is offering scholarships for developing countries’ students. The scholarship is offered for a full-time  master’s degree at the university. The scholarship covers full tuition fee waivers, accommodation at International Students House, living expenses and flights to and from London. Selections of the applicants are based on academic excellence, development potential and financial need.

Study Subject(s): Scholarships are for a full-time master’s degree in all fields offered by the university.
Course Level : These scholarships are available for pursuing master’s degree level.
Scholarship Provider : University of Westminster
Scholarship can be taken at : UK

Eligibility: Must be an international student from a developing country.
-Hold an offer for a full-time Masters degree at the University.

Scholarship Open for International Students: The students from developing country can apply for this scholarship.

Scholarship Description: These scholarships are awarded jointly with International Students House. The house was founded for the betterment of international understanding and provides a unique social, cultural and recreational centre for international and British students alike.

Number of award(s): Not known

Duration of Awards: Not known

What does it cover? Full tuition fee waivers, accommodation at International Students House, living expenses and flights to and from London.

Selection criteria: Academic excellence, development potential and financial need.

How to Apply: The application is to be sent by post .

 

Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is 31st May 2013.

UK : 2013 Tourism Management MA Scholarship at University of Westminster

University of Westminster is pleased to offer master’s degree scholarships. The scholarships are funded for students from a developing country. Students who hold an offer for the full-time MA programme in tourism management course at the University, can apply for the scholarship. The award covers full tuition fee waiver, accommodation, living expenses and flights to and from London. Eligible applicants may apply till 31st May 2013.

Study Subject(s): Scholarship is offered for pursuing MA in Tourism Management .
Course Level : This scholarship is available for pursuing master’s degree level.
Scholarship Provider : University of Westminster
Scholarship can be taken at : UK

Eligibility:-Must be student from a developing country
-Hold an offer for the full-time Tourism Management MA at the University.

Scholarship Open for International Students: Developing country students can apply for this scholarship.

Scholarship Description: The tourism industry is one of the few global industries forecast to grow in the long term. This well-established and recently updated course will give you the knowledge, analytical abilities and skills you need in developing tourism in your region.

Number of award(s): Not known

Duration of Awards: Not known

What does it cover? Full tuition fee waiver, accommodation, living expenses and flights to and from London.

Selection criteria: Academic excellence, financial need and development potential.

How to Apply: The application is to be sent by post .

Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is 31st May 2013.

UK : University of Edinburgh -School of History, Classics and Archaeology-School Master's Scholarships

School Master's Scholarships (6) University of Edinburgh -School of History, Classics and Archaeology
The School is pleased to invite applications from outstanding candidates for six Masters Scholarships for 2013-2014 entry. These six awards will cover tuition fees (at the applicable Home/EU or Overseas rate) and a total stipend of 5,000, payable in equal monthly
installments.
Eligibility

Applicants for these awards must have a study application in process. Masters scholarships are open to all applicants for the Schools MSc degrees in History, Classics and Archaeology, whether taught or research, and including part-time applicants and applicants for
Masters degrees by Distance Learning.

Successful applicants are likely to hold or be on course to achieve a UK first class honours undergraduate degree (or overseas equivalent) in a relevant field. Successful applicants are also likely to demonstrate that their plans for the Masters are part of a programme of study leading to a PhD.
Information on these awards is also available at:
http://www.ed. ac.uk/schools- departments/ student-funding/ postgraduate/ uk-eu/humanities /history- classics- archaeology/ history-masters
For further details of MSc degrees in the School please follow the link below:
MSc Degrees in the School of History, Classics and Archaeology
Applying
Eligible applicants should complete an online scholarship application before the application deadline.
Please note that you will not be able to access the online application form unless you have applied for admission to the University of Edinburgh and have full EASE authentication.
Deadline: 5 March 2013
Applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application as soon as possible after the deadline.

Application Deadline : 5 March 2013  

UK : Rhodes Scholarships at University of Oxford for International Students

Brief description:

The Rhodes Scholarships are postgraduate awards supporting exceptional all-round students at the University of Oxford.   Established in the will of Cecil Rhodes in 1902, the Rhodes is the oldest and perhaps the most prestigious international scholarship program in the world.

Host Institution(s):

Oxford University in UK

Fields of study:

Rhodes Scholars come from many academic backgrounds and pursue a wide variety of courses at Oxford.  The scholarship is more accurately viewed as an investment in a person of remarkable promise than support for a particular course of study.

Applicants should review the University of Oxford’s course programmes to determine the degree for which they would apply. There are very few restrictions on the full-time post-graduate degrees supported by Rhodes Scholarships and these are found here. Rhodes Scholars may only undertake the Master of Business Administration or the Master of Financial Economics in the second year of the Scholarship.

Number of Scholarships:

A class of 83 Scholars is selected each year

Target group:

Students from Australia, Bermuda, Canada, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Jamaica and Commonwealth Caribbean, Kenya, New Zealand, Pakistan, Southern Africa (including South Africa, Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Namibia, and Swaziland), United States, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.

Scholarship value/inclusions:

A Rhodes Scholarship covers:

• All University and College fees;
• The University application fee;
• A personal stipend which is fixed by the Trustees (£12,516 in 2011-12);
• Private health insurance, currently offered through BUPA;
•  One economy class airfare to Oxford at the start of the scholarship and one economy flight back to the student’s home country at the conclusion of the scholarship.

Eligibility:

The Rhodes Trust warmly welcomes applications from talented young women and men of diverse backgrounds. Selection of Rhodes Scholars is made without regard to gender, marital status, race, ethnic origin, colour, religion, sexual orientation, social background, or disability.

Cecil Rhode’s will outlines four criteria to be used in the election of Scholars:

• literary and scholastic attainments

• energy to use one’s talents to the full

• truth, courage, devotion to duty, sympathy for and protection of the weak, kindliness, unselfishness and fellowship

• moral force of character and instincts to lead, and to take an interest in one’s fellow beings.

Application instructions:

The selection of Rhodes Scholars is overseen by a National Secretary in each Rhodes country. For details of the selection process in your own country, including detailed eligibility criteria and application form, follow the country links here.

It is important to read the how to apply page and visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.

Website:

Official Scholarship Website: http://www.rhodeshouse.ox.ac.uk/

Deadline:varies, Aug-Sept (annual)

Course starts Oct 2013

UK : Masters in Engineering, Medicine & Health Sciences

Study Subject(s):Study subjects are Engineering, Medicine & Health Sciences, Science, Environment, Science & Society, Health and Operations Management.
Course Level :This scholarship is available for pursuing master’s degree  level.
Scholarship Provider: The University of Nottingham
Scholarship can be taken at: UK

Eligibility:
- Are a national of (or permanently domiciled in) Africa, India or one of the countries of the Commonwealth
- 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 University of Nottingham graduates.
- Already hold an offer to start a full-time master’s degree programme (including MRes) at Nottingham in September 2013.

Scholarship Open for International Students:The students  are a national of (or permanently domiciled in) Africa, India or one of the countries of the Commonwealth listed below: Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Brunei, Cayman Islands, Dominica, Falkland Islands, Fiji, Gibraltar, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, Kiribati, Malaysia, Maldives, Montserrat, Nauru, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Pitcairn, St Helena, St Kitts and Nevis, St Lucia, St Vincent, Solomon Islands, Sri Lanka, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tristan da Cunha, Turks and Caicos, Tuvalu, Vanuatu, Western Samoa.

Scholarship Description:The Developing Solutions Scholarship Fund for  students who want to make a real difference to the development and prosperity of their home countries.

Number of awards offered:105 scholarships are offered

 Duration of award(s):Academic year, September to May. Projects must be carefully planned for completion during this time.

What does it cover?Total offer is- 30 x 100% tuition fee and 75 x 50% towards tuition fee.

Notification:We aim to notify applicants of the outcome within 6 weeks of the closing date.

Scholarship Application Deadline:Applications must be received by 26th April 2013.

UK : Developing Solutions Scholarships at University of Nottingham

Brief description:

The Developing Solutions Scholarships are designed for international students who want to study in the University of Nottingham in UK and make a difference to the development of their home country.

Host Institution(s):

University of Nottingham in United Kingdom

Fields of study:

Selected Masters Degree Programmes offered at the University (Faculty of Engineering, Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences and Faculty of Science, plus some courses in the School of Geography, Institute for Science & Society, Institute of Work, Health & Organizations, and courses allied to Operations Management in the Business School)

Number of Awards:

105 scholarships – 30 full tuition fee and 75 of 50% towards tuition fee

Target group:

Citizens of Africa, India or one of the countries of the Commonwealth (Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Brunei, Cayman Islands, Dominica, Falkland Islands, Fiji, Gibraltar, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, Kiribati, Malaysia, Maldives, Montserrat, Nauru, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Pitcairn, St Helena, St Kitts and Nevis, St Lucia, St Vincent, Solomon Islands, Sri Lanka, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tristan da Cunha, Turks and Caicos, Tuvalu, Vanuatu, Western Samoa)

Scholarship value/inclusions:

50-100% support towards tuition fee.

Eligibility:

You can apply for this scholarship if you:

•  are from Africa, India or one of the countries of the Commonwealth listed above AND

•  are classed as an overseas student for fee purposes AND

•  already hold an offer to start a full-time Masters degree programme (including MRes) at Nottingham in September 2013 in one of the areas of study listed above.

Application instructions:

Only students who have been offered a place of study at Nottingham University are eligible for this scholarship. The closing date for applications is 26 April 2013.   It is important to visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.

Deadline: 26 Apr 2013 (annual)

Course starts September 2013

UK : University of the Arts London International Graduate Scholarships

University of the Arts London is offering graduate scholarships for international students. The scholarship is offered to pursue master’s and PhD degree. The scholarship is provided to learn fashion menswear, Fashion Journalism, Conservation and theater Design. The scholarships is awarded to carefully selected students accepted to study on specific MA programmes at the University of the Arts London, for enrollment in academic year 2012/2013. Application deadline for the international students is 14th June 2013.
Study Subject(s): Scholarship is provided to learn fashion menswear, fashion journalism, conservation and theater design, art, design, communication or performance worlds.
Course Level: This scholarship is offered to learn master’s and PhD programme
Scholarship Provider: University of the Arts London
Scholarship can be taken at: UK
Eligibility: To be eligible to apply for a University of the Arts London International Graduate Scholarship, applicants must:
-be assessed as an “international” student (paying the international fee band),
-hold an offer for one of the eligible full-time MA courses attached to the scholarships, offered at one of the six colleges of University of the Arts London,
-be an undergraduate student expecting to graduate with an Honours,
-be a graduate, having already gained a good bachelors degree from a Higher Education institution OR (for applicants without a bachelors degree),
-be able to demonstrate substantial equivalent and applicable experience.
Scholarship Open for International Students: The international students can apply for the scholarship.
Scholarship Description: For the 2013/2014 academic year, the University of the Arts London is offering postgraduate scholarships for international MA and PhD students.  Scholarships will be awarded to individuals with the ability and potential to make an exceptional contribution in the art, design, communication or performance worlds.
What does it cover? Each International Graduate Scholarship is worth the tuition fees of the selected MA course. Tuition fees will be paid directly to the University. Successful candidates must bring their award letter to enrollment.
Notifications: For courses starting in September/October 2013: Decisions are announced after: 12 July 2013.
For courses starting in January 2014: Decisions are announced after: 25 October 2013.
How to Apply: The mode of applying is by post.

Scholarship Application Deadline: For courses starting in September/October 2013: Application deadline is 14th June 2013.

UK : UEA International Development Scholarships for Students from Developing Countries

Brief description:

The University of East Anglia is offering partial and full scholarships for students from developing/low-income countries. The scholarships are for Bachelors or Masters Degree in International development courses offered by the School of International Development.

Host Institution(s):

School of International Development, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of East Anglia

Field(s) of study:

Development related courses. See the complete list.

Target group:

International students from low-income countries.

Number of scholarships  and inclusions:

Multiple International Development Scholarships – £1,000 fees awards may be offered to international taught applicants on the basis of academic excellence.

One International Development Full Fees Scholarship – Full fees award may be offered to international taught applicants on the basis of academic excellence and their personal statement.

Eligibility:

• Must be from a developing country/low-income country

• Must have an unconditional offer for any international development course offered by the School of International Development

Application instructions:

All eligible candidates to whom the School have made an offer are automatically considered for nomination. Click here for information on how to apply for an undergraduate or postgraduate taught course.  Deadline for applications is 15 March 2013.

It is important to visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.

Website:

Official Scholarship Website: http://www.uea.ac.uk/dev/courses/scholarships

Deadline: 15 March 2013

UK : London Met Scholarships for International Students

Brief description:

The ISH/London Met Scholarships is jointly run by International Students House (ISH) and London Metropolitan University. The scholarships are awarded to outstanding students from selected developing countries who wish to pursue an undergraduate or postgraduate degree at the University.

Host Institution(s):

London Metropolitan University, United Kingdom

Field(s) of study:

Any undergraduate or postgraduate degree courses offered at the University

Number of Scholarships:

Not specified.

Target group:

Only students from the ISH Scholarship countries are eligible to apply:

Afghanistan, Armenia, Angola, Bhutan, Cameroon, Cuba, East Timor, Gambia, Indonesia, Iran, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Lebanon, Mongolia, Namibia, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Tibet, Uganda, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, and Zimbabwe.

Applications from countries other than those listed will not be considered for an ISH scholarship. If you are not in this list, consider applying for London Met Postgraduate Scholarships for International Students which is open to students from any country.

Scholarship value/inclusions:

Successful candidates receive free tuition for the duration of their degree at undergraduate or postgraduate level plus one year of free accommodation at International Students House.

Eligibility:

Eligible students applying for the ISH/London Met scholarship must hold an unconditional offer on one of the undergraduate or postgraduate degree courses offered by the University.

Applicants are judged on academic merit and on the likely economic/social benefit to their home country. (This must be clearly demonstrated in the personal statement. Evidence of paid and/or voluntary work done should also be included in the scholarship application, where applicable).

Application instructions:

Important: You cannot apply for a scholarship if you have not been offered admissions to your chosen degree. If you do not have an offer to study at London Met yet, please refer to How to Apply page. The annual deadlines are 31 May for courses starting in September and 31 October for courses starting in February.

It is important to visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.

Website:

Official Scholarship Website: http://www.londonmet.ac.uk/international/howtoapply/scholarships/postgraduate-scholarships/ishlondonmet.cfm

Deadline: 31 Oct/31 May

Next course starts February 2013

UK : UEA International Development Scholarships for Students from Developing Countries

Brief description:

The University of East Anglia is offering partial and full scholarships for students from developing/low-income countries. The scholarships are for Bachelors or Masters Degree in International development courses offered by the School of International Development.

Host Institution(s):

School of International Development, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of East Anglia

Field(s) of study:

Development related courses. See the complete list.

Target group:

International students from low-income countries.

Number of scholarships  and inclusions:

Multiple International Development Scholarships – £1,000 fees awards may be offered to international taught applicants on the basis of academic excellence.

One International Development Full Fees Scholarship – Full fees award may be offered to international taught applicants on the basis of academic excellence and their personal statement.

Eligibility:

• Must be from a developing country/low-income country

• Must have an unconditional offer for any international development course offered by the School of International Development

Application instructions:

All eligible candidates to whom the School have made an offer are automatically considered for nomination. Click here for information on how to apply for an undergraduate or postgraduate taught course.  Deadline for applications is 15 March 2013.

It is important to visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.

Website:

Official Scholarship Website: http://www.uea.ac.uk/dev/courses/scholarships

Deadline: 15 March 2013

Course starts Sept 2012

UK 10 PhD Studentships in Synthetic Chemistry (Biological / Inorganic / Organic)

The EPSRC funded DTC in Chemical Synthesis is a well established research centre based in the School of Chemistry at the University of Bristol.

We train the next generation of synthetic chemists - future leaders of the UK chemical industry and academe. Our graduates will be equipped with enhanced team-working and problem-solving skills that will enable them to successfully address the full range of molecular-based problems of the future.

We are seeking applications from students with interests covering the whole breadth of the Synthetic Chemistry discipline, in particular:

• Biological
• Inorganic
• Organic

Studentships are 4-years in duration and cover fees and maintenance for qualifying applicants.

As the Centre has attracted much additional funding from leading UK Pharmaceutical, Petrochemical & Fine Chemical industries, there is the opportunity for these PhD studentships to be further augmented with industrial placements and bespoke education and training.

Applications are welcomed from UK/EU students with, or expecting to gain, a first or upper second class honours MSci/MChem degree (or equivalent).

For further information about the DTC in Chemical Synthesis visit:
http://synthesisdtc.chm.bris.ac.uk

To apply visit:
http://www.bristol.ac.uk/prospectus/postgraduate/2013/apply.html

UK : Studentships, Postgraduate and Postdoctoral – Agri-Food Research Positions

Agri-Food Research

Harper Adams University (HAU) is committed to increasing its research to solve the challenges of food production. In 2013 we will offer several externally-funded research studentships and postgraduate and postdoctoral research assistant posts. Information on five of the research studentships, in the Crop and Environment Sciences Department, is released now, with further opportunities in this and other departments to be advertised in the next few months.

Further information can be found on Harper Adams University at  www.harper-adams.ac.uk

Applications should be made through the HAU website:
http://jobs.harper-adams.ac.uk/Vacancies.aspx where further details of each project can be found.

Application deadline: 2013-02-11

UK : Marie Curie PhD Fellowships in Bioanalytical Science

The University of Warwick is seeking to recruit 13 early career researchers from all science backgrounds to PhD Fellowships in INTEGRATIVE THEORETICAL and EXPERIMENTAL ANALYTICAL SCIENCE. This is an exciting transformative PhD opportunity.

The goal of the Centre for Analytical Science Innovative Doctoral Programme (CAS-IDP) is to deliver world-leading analytical science research under two multi-disciplinary themes:

1. Predictive modelling of bacterial cell division and
2. ‘Quality by Design’ of pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical products.

These fellowships are designed for non-UK (see eligibility) early career researchers (ESRs) wishing to undertake a PhD commencing in September 2013.

FUNDING: is for 3 years at approximately €62,000 pa including mobility allowance (paid in GBP, subject to UK tax deductions)
THESIS SUBMISSION: within 4 years after registration

Students who will thrive in CAS-IDP will display:
Scientific knowledge across disciplines (including a first degree in any relevant subject),
Willingness to learn, technical competence, presentation skills,
A track record of delivering,
Innovation and creativity,
Team working skills,
Leadership experience, and
Ability to organize themselves and others.

ESRs will be recruited to one of 13 projects in the two themes. More information is available at http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/fac/sci/wcas/training/cas_idp/. Relevant disciplines include: biology, chemistry, engineering, mathematics, physics, and statistics.

Project 1.1:     Bacterial inner membrane remodelling by force generation of FtsZ fibres
Project 1.2:     Organisation of the divisome complex components
Project 1.3:    Methodologies for cell division membrane protein production, purification and
                         characterisation
Project 1.4:     Influx and efflux of nutrients and substrates: regulation and dynamic adaptation
Project 1.5:     Peptidoglycan structure and remodelling
Project 1.6:    Bacterial cell division molecular assemblies as targets for antibacterial drug design
Project 2.1:     Statistical methodologies for maximising the information extracted from data
Project 2.2:    On-line flow analysis for potential genotoxic impurities
Project 2.3:    Protein biopharmaceuticals: probing correct folding with new near IR, polarized
                         Raman spectroscopy, and circular dichroism spectroscopies
Project 2.4:    Electron magnetic resonance techniques for pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical
                         characterization
Project 2.5:     Characterisation of lipidic excipients and their batch to batch variability
Project 2.6:    Functional on-line testing of biopharmaceuticals
Project 2.7:     Mechanisms of pharmaceutical drug dissolution

The work will be carried out as part of a European Marie Curie Initial Training Network that involves regular meetings and timely delivery of results. Fellows will visit and collaborate (in secondments) with both academic and industrial partners. They will also participate in a series of planned training events and workshops covering topics such as team working and leadership, business, intellectual property, industrial biotechnology, and science communication.

Eligibility: Applicants must have less than 4 years research experience (defined from the end of a first degree). Applicants must not have resided or carried their main activity in the UK for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately prior to recruitment.

To apply: go to http://www.go.warwick.ac.uk/pgapply, select the MOAC Doctoral Training Centre PhD programme F1P7. Further details of the application and selection process may be found at http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/fac/sci/wcas/training/cas_idp/.

Closing date: 1.02.2013, though applications will be processed in order of receipt. The short-listing process may include a telephone interview. Short-listed candidates will be invited to the selection conference at The University of Warwick from 15–16 March, 2013.

The University of Warwick is committed to the principles of the Athena SWAN (Scientific Women’s Academic Network) Charter and the HR Research in Excellence agenda and works to ensure that its employees achieve their potential.

Application deadline: 2013-02-01

UK : PhD opportunities in Geography and Environment

University of Southampton

We have several competition funded PhD topics available within the following research groups:

Earth Surface Dynamics

http://www.southampton.ac.uk/geography/research/groups/earth_surface.page?

Economy, Society and Space

http://www.southampton.ac.uk/geography/research/groups/economy_society.page?

Global Environmental Change and Earth Observation

http://www.southampton.ac.uk/geography/research/groups/global_environmental.page?

Palaeoenvironmental Laboratory at the University of Southampton (PLUS)

http://www.southampton.ac.uk/geography/research/groups/palaeoenvironmental_lab.page?

Population, Health and Wellbeing

http://www.southampton.ac.uk/geography/research/groups/population_health.page?

Full details of these studentships can be found at:

http://www.southampton.ac.uk/geography/postgraduate/research_degrees/studentships.page?

Candidates must have or expect to gain a first or strong upper second class degree, in an appropriate discipline, not necessarily Geography.

Apply online via:

http://www.southampton.ac.uk/geography/postgraduate/research_degrees/apply.page?

When selecting your programme, please select, ‘research’, ‘full time (or part time depending on your preference)’, ‘Faculty of Social and Human Sciences’, then click ‘search for programme’. You will then see ‘MPhil/PhD Geography’ and click ‘apply online’. You will have the opportunity to type in the title of the topic and supervisor at a later stage in the application.

Interviews will be held 11/12 March 2012.

Funding applies to:
EU applicants (including UK)

Funding notes:
Funding:

This is one of a range of topics currently being advertised. The funding will go to the project(s) with the best applicant(s). The studentship is to be funded at RCUK level, currently £13,590 per annum, with an RTSG of £750. The studentship is open to British and EU nationals only. International students can apply to the topic but they must be able to meet the difference between home/EU and International tuition fees themselves.

Funding duration:
Three years

Academic contact:
Please see individual adverts for academic supervisors

Administrative contact and how to apply:
Julie Drewitt
geogpgr@soton.ac.uk

Application deadline: 2013-02-01

UK : Westminster International Scholarships for Developing Countries

Brief description:

Westminster International Scholarships are fully funded awards aimed at students from developing countries who wish to study a full-time Masters degree at the University.

Host Institution(s):

University of Westminster, United Kingdom

Field of study:

Any field of study under a Master’s Programme at University of Westminster.

Number of Awards:

Not specified.

Target group:

Citizens of developing countries

Scholarship value/inclusions:

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 at University of Westminster.

Scholarship Criteria:

The main criteria are: academic excellence, development potential, and financial need.  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 instructions:

Please do not apply if you have not been admitted to a programme offered at the University of Westminster. You must have been offered a place (conditional or unconditional) on a course at the University before you can apply for this scholarship.

The deadline for applications  is 31 May 2013 for September 2013 intake and 1 November 2013 for January 2014 intake.

It is important to visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.

Website:

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

Related Scholarships: Westminster Undergraduate Scholarships for International Students

Deadline: 31 May/1 Nov (annual)

Next course starts Sept 2013