We are often asked about scholarships for this course. The university itself has limited scholarships available and we encourage international students to apply for the following, in particular Chevening and Commonwealth scholarships where past students have been successful in getting funds to attend our course.
Chevening Scholarships
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) provides support for international students through its British Chevening Scholarships scheme. The scholarships (currently approximately 2,400 new scholarships each year) are offered in more than 150 countries and enable talented graduates and young professionals to study in the UK and to gain skills which will benefit their countries. Awards can cover all or part of the costs. Candidates are selected on the basis of their intellectual ability and leadership potential and preference is given to candidates already established in a career.
Awards are usually made for postgraduate diplomas/Masters course lasting up to one year. Candidates for British Chevening Scholarships are selected by British Embassies and High Commissions overseas. Application is to the British Council, British Embassy or British High Commission in your home country, and will include an interview. The scholarships are administered overseas and in the UK by the British Council on behalf of the FCO.
More information:
- Contact the British Embassy, British High Commission or British Council Office in your own country
- Tel: 00 44 20 7270 1500
- Fax: 00 44 20 7210 6812
- www.chevening.com/about/faqs
Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan
Through the Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan, university staff and students from the Commonwealth are able to study in the UK. The plan was designed as a system of awards to men and women from all Commonwealth countries chosen for their high intellectual promise and their capacity to return to make a significant contribution to life in their own countries. One of its main principles is that it be based upon mutual co-operation and the sharing of educational experience among all countries. Around 400 students study in Britain each year under this scheme.
The scholarships are primarily available for study or research for postgraduate degrees at universities. Application is through the Commonwealth Scholarship Agency in the Commonwealth countries involved with the nomination of candidates by local committees in that country. Applicants should be resident in their own country at the time of application.
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British Marshall Scholarships and the Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan
British Marshall Scholarships finance young US students of high ability to study for a degree in the UK. The scholarships are tenable at any UK university and cover two years of study in any discipline, at either undergraduate or graduate level. The scholarships cover university fees, cost of living expenses, annual book grant, research and daily travel, air fares, and where applicable, a contribution towards the support of a dependent spouse. 40 Scholarships are awarded annually.
More information:
The Beit Trust
Fellowships/scholarships at Masters or PhD level for up to four years at any university in UK, Eire or South Africa. Open to students up to 30 years of age domiciled in Zambia, Zimbabwe or Malawi, who intent on return. Subject needs to be beneficial to parent country. Full fees, international travel, stipend, computer etc provided. To be eligible, students need to have a minimum of Merit (equivalent to a good 2.1 or above). (Refer to website on how to apply).
More information:
International Federation of University Women
The International Federation of University Women offers a limited number of international fellowships and grants to women graduates for postgraduate research, study and training. The next competition will offer awards for the 2008-2009 academic year.
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Rotary Scholarships
Available to individuals who have completed at least two years of University-level course work or equivalent professional experience. Applications must be citizens of a country in which there are Rotary clubs, with initial application being made through a local Rotary club in the applicant's legal or permanent residence or place of full-time study or employment. More than 1,200 students were awarded scholarships in 2000.
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Carnegie/Caledonian Scholarships
Scholarship for graduates of a Scottish University with a degree with first-class honours in any subject and intending to pursue three years of postgraduate research for a PhD degree. Scholarships, which can be held at any University in the United Kingdom, but usually in Scotland, provide fees, maintenance and a research and travel allowance. Scholars are also eligible to apply for Carnegie Research Grants and are sympathetically treated. Applicants, who must be nominated by a member of academic staff, must submit their applications, on a form which is available on line but must be returned in hard copy, by 15th March to be considered for an award for the following session.
