Eira Francis Davies Scholarship, 2017

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Eira Francis Davies Scholarship, 2017 is a full tuition fee scholarship which is open to students demonstrating academic excellence and evidence of financial need. Students must return to their home country and detail how completion of the program will better the lives of those at home.

Eligibility criteria:

  • Applicants of Eira Francis Davies Scholarship, 2017 are required to have at least a 2:1 Bachelors degree, 3 A-levels grade A-B and 5 GCSEs grade A-B or equivalent.
  • English language ability must meet any stipulated condition of offer and UKVI requirements.
  • Candidates must be new, degree-seeking, full-time non-EU applicants.
  • Candidates should complete an application to study and have accepted the offer of a place at Swansea University within the College of Human and Health Sciences.
  • Candidates applying for Eira Francis Davies Scholarship, 2017 must show strong academic ability and financial need
  • Candidates should not be eligible for other financial support from Swansea University.
  • ICWS progressing students are ineligible to apply for the scholarship.

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Postgraduate Scholarships for Nationals of Developing Commonwealth Countries in UK

Applications are invited for Postgraduate Scholarships to study the MSc in Veterinary Epidemiology and Public Health by distance learning for the 2018-2020 academic year. These scholarships are open to the students of developing Commonwealth countries.

The scholarships are funded by the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission and academic direction is provided by the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), a constituent College of the University of London.

The University of London is a collegiate research university located in London, England, consisting of 18 constituent colleges, nine research institutes and a number of central bodies.

Course Level: Scholarships are available to pursue MSc programme.

Study Subject: Scholarships are awarded in the field of Veterinary Epidemiology and Public Health.

Number of Scholarships: Not Known

Scholarship can be taken in the UK

Eligibility: To study the MSc, students must have:

  • Either a second class honours degree, or the equivalent, in a scientific subject:
    • veterinary science
    • animal science
    • agriculture
    • Biological sciences or medicine.
  • Or a second class honours degree, or the equivalent, in a scientific discipline, which has, in the opinion of the University, included suitable training.

English language requirement:

Applicants must provide documentary evidence acceptable to the University that the applicant has passed the IELTS English Proficiency test within the past three years, with an overall score of 6.5 and a minimum of 6.0 in each sub-test.

Applicants are invited to apply whilst awaiting IELTS results. The English language result is not required prior to application.

Nationality: The scholarships are available to nationals of developing Commonwealth countries.

College Admission Requirement

Entrance Requirements: Students must have either a second class honours degree or the equivalent.

English language Requirements: Applicants must provide documentary evidence acceptable to the University that the applicant has passed the IELTS English Proficiency test within the past three years, with an overall score of 6.5 and a minimum of 6.0 in each sub-test. Applicants are invited to apply whilst awaiting IELTS results. The English language result is not required prior to application.

How to Apply: Application is a two-stage process:

Stage 1 – Deadline 12 May 2017

Interested applicants should complete and submit the following:

  • The application is accessed via the Commonwealth Scholarships
    • Click ‘Go to the EAS’ and on the Electronic Application System [EAS] click ‘Applicant’s Portal’, you can register as a new user with your email address.
  • Complete the Scholarship Application Form [Word Doc] and email with your Curriculum Vitae (CV) to the Course Administrator: rchandler-at-rvc.ac.uk

Successful applicants of Stage 1 will be notified when they may progress to Stage 2 of the application process (end August).

Application Form

Application Deadline: Scholarship application deadline is May 12, 2017.

Scholarship Link

University of Bradford International Scholarships in UK

The University of Bradford is inviting applications for international scholarships for masters degree programme.

The University of Bradford is a public, plate glass university located in the city of Bradford, West Yorkshire, England. University aims to lead the world in research and education.

Applicants must already meet the minimum academic entry requirements for their chosen course to be able to apply for the scholarship.

Course Level: Scholarships are available for masters degree programme at the University of Bradford.

Study Subject: Scholarships are offered in diverse fields to help students in upgrading their education.

Number of Awards: 2 scholarships are available.

Scholarship Award: Full tuition fees and accommodation in The Green will be covered plus £4,200 per annum living costs to be paid in three instalments – October, January and April. Each scholarship is worth approximately £25,000.

Scholarship can be taken in the UK

Eligibility: Please read all the requirements carefully:

  • These scholarships are to aid students in financial hardship due to the fact that they are from a country that is in crisis as a result of the political situation, war, natural disaster etc.
  • The scholarship is available for students on full time Master’s programmes (not MBA) based at the University of Bradford. Students must be self funded.
  • You no longer need to have secured an offer to study at Bradford before you apply for this scholarship. However you must already have completed your undergraduate degree and know your results to be able to apply.
  • You must send proof of your results with your application form. Any evidence sent after your application will not be accepted.
  • Please apply for the scholarship before applying for a place on a course if you will be reliant upon the scholarship to cover your fees and living expenses.
  • You must now already have the required English qualifications to be able to study your chosen course, we will not be able to consider your application unless you meet these requirements. Details of the qualifications we accept can be found on our website.  Please note that we also accept the WAEC qualification at a grade C6 or higher for students from certain African countries.
  • Students from the list of eligible countries are invited to apply for these scholarships. However in extreme circumstances applications from students from other countries will be considered by the panel.
  • Students from Pakistan will be considered under the Bestway Foundation Scholarship Scheme. Following a review of the scholarship scheme, from 6 May 2016 Pakistani students not studying a Master’s course in a STEM subject (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) can now apply under the main Global Development Scholarship.
  • To be considered for a place on our Master’s courses you will need to have achieved the minimum level of degree qualification specified for your country.
  • You will also need to meet our English Language requirements.

Nationality: Applicants from these countries can apply for Global Development Scholarship:

List of Countries: Afghanistan, Angola, Bangladesh, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Colombia, Congo, Congo, Democratic Republic of the, Ivory Coast, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Georgia, Guinea, Haiti, Honduras, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Kenya, Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Maldives, Mauritania, Mozambique, Myanmar, Nepal, Niger, Nigeria, Occupied Palestinian Territory, Pakistan (students from Pakistan will be considered for one of five Bestway Foundation Scholarships) , Russia, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Swaziland, Syrian Arab Republic, Tanzania, United Republic of, Timor-Leste, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe

College Admission Requirement

Entrance Requirement: Applicants must have their previous degree.

Test Requirement: No

English Language Requirements: The standard University requirement is 6.0* with no sub-test less than 5.0 (or equivalent) on the IELTS or on the university’s own entry test the BASALT. However, if you require a Tier 4 (student) visa to study you will need to meet the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) department’s requirement which is currently IELTS 6.0 with no sub-test less than 5.5. Conditional offers to international students will be made on this basis.

Masters Scholarships

How to Apply: Please be aware that you will need to submit a personal statement as part of your application outlining how the situation in your country has affected you and/or your family, the reasons why you want to come to Bradford and study your chosen programme and how you will use this qualification when you return to your country.

Application Form

Application Deadline: The application deadline is May 15, 2017.

Scholarship Link

Student Project Grants at Oxford Brookes University in UK

The Oxford Brookes University offers Student Project Grants opportunities for the students who wish to undertake a community project. Grants are available for undergraduate and postgraduate students.

The aims of the project grant are to support students that would not normally get an opportunity to undertake personal and academic development outside of the UK in order to further their international perspective.

The Oxford Brookes School of Technology is known for its automotive and motorsports technology/engineering courses leading to undergraduate BSc(Hons), BEng(Hons) and MEng(Hones) degrees.

Course Level: Grant are available for undergraduate and postgraduate students.

Study Subject: Grant is available in Community projects, International placements, Research projects, Organizing or attending conferences and workshops, Creative collaborations.

 Scholarship Award: The Grant is awarded Up to £500 is available for students wishing to undertake a community project – both undergraduate and postgraduate students are eligible.

Number of Scholarships: Not Known

Scholarship can be taken in The project or activity must take place in one of the Santander Network countries: Argentina, Brazil, Belgium, Chile, China, Colombia, Germany, Ghana, Mexico, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Qatar, Russia, Singapore, Spain, USA, UK, United Arab Emirates and Uruguay.

Eligibility: The following criteria must be met in order for applicants to be eligible for Grant:

  • Once you have been shortlisted for the award, you will be required to attend an interview to talk about your proposal before the final deliberation.
  • Please note that the funds will normally be paid into your account once your project has been completed and once your receipts have been submitted to santander-at-brookes.ac.uk be aware that funds can take 3/4 weeks to be transferred into your account; transfer time can increase depending on the time of year.
  • Only students who are not also staff members are eligible for the grant.
  • Students are responsible for arranging their own visits and projects.
  • Funds cannot be claimed retrospectively for projects/activities that have already taken place by the time of application.
  • The project/activity must take place in the academic year that the funding is awarded.
  • While previous winners are not excluded from applying again, priority may be given to applicants who have not previously benefited from an award.
  • Eligible costs to include travel and accommodation.
  • Successful applicants will also be required to fill out a summary report on the outcome of their award.

Nationality: Applicants of UK can apply for the project grant.

College Admission Requirement

Entrance Requirements: Students must have previous degree.

English language Requirements: students need to demonstrate that they have a good level of written.

How to Apply: Applicants can apply via email.

To apply please complete the application form and email it to: mailto: santander-at-brookes.ac.uk Successful applicants will normally be informed four weeks after the deadline.

Application Form

Application Deadline: Grant is application deadline is September 25, 2017.

Scholarship Link

Languages for World Peace and Understanding Undergraduate Scholarships in UK

The University of Exeter is offering Languages for World Peace and Understanding Scholarships. These scholarships are open to the student who will be undertaking a study abroad year in a Spanish and/ or French speaking country.

The University of Exeter is a public research university located in Exeter, Devon, South West England, United Kingdom.

Applicants from outside the home country will often need to meet specific English language/other language requirements in order to be able to study there.

Course Level: Scholarships are available to pursue the undergraduate programme.

Study Subject: Scholarships are awarded in any of the subjects offered by the university.

Scholarship Award: The Languages for World Peace and Understanding Scholarship is worth £500 and is awarded each year.

Number of Scholarships: Not Known

Scholarship can be taken at Study Abroad in a Spanish and/ or French speaking country

Eligibility: The following criteria must be met in order for applicants to be eligible for the scholarship:

  • Only undergraduate students are eligible to apply for this scholarship.
  • Students must be intending to spend at least 6 months of the 2017-18 academic year travelling in a Spanish and/ or French speaking country.
  • Applications are not restricted to students studying within the Department of Modern Languages, but applicants must be able to satisfy the Selection Panel that they have adequate knowledge of the language of the country they propose to visit.
  • Students must not be nationals of the country they propose to visit.

Nationality: Applicants of all nationalities are eligible to apply for this scholarship.

College Admission Requirement

Entrance Requirements: Students must be intending to spend at least 6 months of the 2017-18 academic year travelling in a Spanish and/ or French speaking country.

English language Requirements: Applicants whose first language is not English are usually required to provide evidence of proficiency in English at the higher level required by the University.

How to Apply: Please submit the completed forms to the Taught Faculty Office, The Old Library, Room 16 or facultyoffice-at-exeter.ac.uk. If you are interested in applying for the Languages for World Peace and Understanding Scholarship, the application form to be completed is available online. (Please save or print a copy for your records.)

This form should be completed in full to include information regarding why you are applying for the scholarship, details of the country you will be visiting and how you would spend the scholarship money if your application is successful. In addition to your application, a reference is required, so please download the complete Part 1 and then forward to your named referee (who should be a member of academic staff) for completion of Part 2 and submission.

The application materials for the Scholarship consist of:

  • This covering letter,
  • A three-page application form to be completed by yourself,
  • A reference form, which should be completed by your chosen referee (who must be a University of Exeter academic member of staff) and countersigned by your Associate Dean Education with any additional comments that they may wish to make in support of your application).

Application Form

Application Deadline: The deadline for receiving applications is May 26, 2017.

Scholarship Link

Canadian Natural Resources (CNR) International Scholarship in UK

The Robert Gordon University is offering Canadian Natural Resources International Scholarship. The CNR International Business scholarship is open to first-year students and will fund £1,000 per annum, with support being provided for each scholarship awarded for a period of four years.

Canadian Natural Resources (CNR) Limited (the Company) is an independent oil and natural gas production company, based in Calgary, Alberta, with operations in its core areas located in Western Canada, the UK portion of the North Sea and Offshore Africa.

All applicants whose first language is not from a recognised English-speaking country will be asked to provide evidence of their English language skills as part of their offer to study at RGU.

Course Level: Scholarship is available to pursue undergraduate (BA) programme.

Study Subject: The CNR Business Scholarship is open to students on the following courses:

  • Management Degree BA (Hons)
  • Management with Human Resource Management BA (Hons)
  • Management with Marketing Degree BA (Hons)

Scholarship Award: The CNR International Business scholarship is open to first-year students and will fund £1,000 per annum, with support being provided for each scholarship awarded for a period of four years.

Number of Scholarships: The CNR Scholarship donation will specifically fund:

  • 1 x Engineering Scholarship
  • 1 x Business Scholarship

Scholarship can be taken in the UK

Eligibility: The following criteria must be met in order for applicants to be eligible for the scholarship.

  • Only applicants domiciled in Scotland or normally domiciled in Scotland, but temporarily living elsewhere, are eligible to apply for a CNR International Scholarship.
  • It is intended that each scholarship will consist of mentoring, support for dissertations and projects, including a potential for a work placement.
  • It is intended that an annual event will also provide representatives of CNR International and the funding recipients with the opportunity of meeting each other in person.
  • The CNR International Scholarship will be awarded primarily on the basis of academic merit and personal characteristics. In the case of the Access Scholarship, a financial element will also be considered.

Nationality: Only applicants domiciled in Scotland or normally domiciled in Scotland are eligible to apply for this scholarship programme.

College Admission Requirement

Entrance Requirements: Applicants must have their previous degree.

English language Requirements: All applicants whose first language is not from a recognised English-speaking country will be asked to provide evidence of their English language skills as part of their offer to study at RGU.

How to Apply: Completed forms should be submitted to scholarships-at-rgu.ac.uk before the deadline of Thursday 31 August 2017.

Application Form

Application Deadline: Scholarship application deadline is August 31, 2017.

Scholarship Link

British Chevening Scholarships for International Students

Brief description:

Chevening Scholarships are the UK government’s global scholarship programme, funded by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) and partner organisations. The programme offers awards to outstanding scholars with leadership potential from around the world to study for a master’s degree in any subject at any UK university.

Host Institution(s):

Any university in the UK

Level/Field(s) of study:

Masters Degree Programme in any subject at any UK university

Number of Awards:

Around 1500 scholarships globally will be offered.

Target group:

The scholarships are targeted to citizens of Chevening-eligible countries.  See the official website for complete list of countries eligible for Chevening scholarships.

Scholarship value/inclusions:

A Chevening Scholarship normally covers university tuition fees, a monthly stipend, travel costs to and from the UK, an arrival allowance, a homeward departure allowance, the cost of one visa application, and a travel grant to attend Chevening events in the UK.

Eligibility:

To be eligible for a Chevening Scholarship you must:

•  Be a citizen of a Chevening-eligible country.

•  Return to your country of citizenship for a minimum of two years after your scholarship has ended

•  Have an undergraduate degree that will enable you to gain entry to a post-graduate programme at a UK university. This is typically equivalent to an upper second-class 2:1 honours degree in the UK

•  Have at least two years’ work experience

•  Apply to three different eligible UK university courses and have received an unconditional offer from one of these choices by 13 July 2017

•  Meet the Chevening English language requirement by 13 July 2017

Application instructions:

2017/2018 Applications are closed. 2018/2019 Chevening Scholarship applications will open in August 2017.

Applications for Chevening Awards can only be submitted using the Chevening online application system, available through the ‘apply’ button on your country’s page. Applications close on  8 November 2016 at 12:00 GMT (midday UK time).

It is important to visit your individual country page at the official website for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.

Website:

Official Scholarship Website:  http://www.chevening.org/

Eira Davies Scholarship for Female students

Eira Davies Scholarship: Female students ordinarily resident in a developing country who are admitted to pursue an undergraduate or a Taught Master’s postgraduate courses within the College of Human and Health Sciences at Swansea University shall be eligible to apply for the Eira Francis Davies Scholarship.

Quick Overview———————–
Organization  Swansea University
Fellowship Level  Bachelor, Masters
Country  UK
Subject areas  Life Sciences
Fellowship amount  –
Eligibility  Female students ordinarily resident in a developing country
Deadline

18th June 2017

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Swansea University has a clear vision to be a research-led university of international quality.

The Eira Francis Davies Scholarship is a full tuition fee scholarship, and will be awarded to students demonstrating academic excellence and evidence of financial need. It is also a condition of the award that students return to their home country and detail how completion of the programme will better the lives of those at home.

Eligibility / Requirements:

  • For undergraduate courses, applicants are expected to achieve 3 A and/or B grades at A-Level or equivalent (excluding General Studies) and 5 A and/or B grades at GCSE level or equivalent. For Postgraduate Taught courses, applicants should have a minimum of a 2:1 Bachelors degree (or equivalent). In the case of all applicants, their English language ability must meet any stipulated condition of offer and UKBA requirements.
  • Candidates must be new, full-time, degree seeking, non-EU applicants
  • Candidates must have completed an application to study and accepted the offer of a place at Swansea University with the College of Human and Health Sciences
  • Candidates must show strong academic ability and financial need
  • Candidates should not be eligible for other financial support from Swansea University e.g. tuition fee reductions through collaborative links or bursaries Please note that students progressing from ICWS are not eligible to apply for an International Scholarship

Application Procedure – How to Apply: See the link below

Deadline : 18th June 2017

 

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University of Kent MA Scholarships at School of Politics and International Relations, UK

The School of Politics and International Relations at the University of Kent is offering scholarships for Taught Master’s Students. The scholarships are open to all overseas applicants on MA taught programmes offered by the School at the Canterbury campus.

The School of Politics and International Relations is one of the UK’s most exciting and dynamic places to study Politics and International Relations. University combines high-quality teaching with cutting-edge research in a supportive environment that welcomes students from all over the world to undertake undergraduate, postgraduate taught and research programmes.

Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing taught MA programme within the School of Politics and International Relations at Canterbury.

Study Subject: Scholarships are awarded to study the subjects offered by the university.

Scholarship Award: Two types of scholarship are available. The first will reduce tuition fees for overseas students to £10,000 (an award of £4,670), we intend to make three awards of this scholarship. The second will offer a 10% reduction on overseas fees.

Scholarship can be taken in the UK

Number of Scholarships: The number of scholarships to be awarded will be at the discretion of the School of Politics and International Relations.

Eligibility: Applicants must meet the following area for these scholarships:

  • Applicants must have submitted a separate, online, application for study on a taught MA programme within the School of Politics and International Relations at Canterbury in order to be considered for an Overseas Scholarship
  • The scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic excellence and candidates with a 2.1 and above will be considered for an award
  • Where candidates are rated equivalent in terms of academic excellence, their financial circumstances will (if possible) be taken into account in deciding on an award
  • In order to take up a scholarship, it will be necessary for an applicant to meet all of the conditions specified in their offer of a place on an MA programme within the School of Politics and International Relations
  • Scholarships may not be deferred
  • Any scholarship offered must be verbally accepted within one week of offer and firmly accepted by signing the University’s Terms and Conditions and returning these within one week of the date of the letter from the University’s Scholarship Unit enclosing the Terms and Conditions. If not so accepted, the offer will automatically be withdrawn without further intimation to the applicant
  • Students who are successful in the application will have the opportunity to act as international ambassadors for the School of Politics and International Relations

Nationality: Scholarships are open to all overseas applicants.

College Admission Requirement

Entrance Requirement: Applicants must have undergraduate degree.

Test Requirement: No

English Language Requirement: Applicants whose first language is not English are usually required to provide evidence of proficiency in English at the higher level required by the University.

 

How to Apply: Application form should be completed in full and sent via email. Along with this application form student should also submit:

  • A case for the award of a scholarship (no more than 1500 words)
  • A piece of previous coursework (should not exceed 2,000 words)

Application Form

Application Deadline: The closing date for application May 31, 2017.

Scholarship Link

retailRIGHT Scholarships for MSc and MBA Programme in UK

Applications are invited for retailRIGHT Scholarships at Glasgow Caledonian University available to pursue MSc and MBA programme. Applicants of all nationalities are eligible to apply for this scholarship programme.

The British School of Fashion is working in partnership with retailRIGHT and Hammerson to provide an exciting package of support for the next generation of talent in fashion retail, including scholarships, seed funding and Pop Up Shop space.

Glasgow Caledonian University is a public university in Glasgow, Scotland. It was formed in 1993 by the merger of The Queen’s College, Glasgow and Glasgow Polytechnic.

Course Level: Scholarships are available to pursue MSc and MBA programme.

Study Subject: retailRIGHT scholarships are available to support students study the following programmes at GCU London in September 2017:

  • MSc Fashion Business Creation
  • MSc International Fashion Marketing
  • MSc Luxury Brand Marketing
  • MBA Luxury Brand Management

Scholarship Award: retailRIGHT scholarships will provide vital support for course fees.

Number of Scholarships: Not Known

Scholarship can be taken in the UK

Eligibility: The following criteria must be met in order for applicants to be eligible for the scholarship:

retailRIGHT scholarships are available to support students study the following programmes at GCU London in September 2017:

  • MSc Fashion Business Creation
  • MSc International Fashion Marketing
  • MSc Luxury Brand Marketing
  • MBA Luxury Brand Management

Nationality: Applicants of all nationalities are eligible to apply for this scholarship programme.

College Admission Requirement

Entrance Requirement: Applicants must have an undergraduate degree.

English Language Requirement: If English is not the first language, students will be required to provide a language test before they can start their studies.

How to Apply: The mode of application is online.

Application Form

Application Deadline: Scholarship application deadline is June 12, 2017.

Scholarship Link