0 The University of Edinburgh Southern African Scholarships

The University of Edinburgh will offer one scholarship for postgraduate Masters study in any subject offered by the University to students from Southern African countries.

The scholarship covers the overseas rate of tuition fee and University accommodation and is tenable for one academic year.

Eligibility

The scholarship will be awarded to applicants from Southern African countries who are accepted for admission on a full-time basis for a postgraduate Master's programme of study at the University of Edinburgh. Applicants may apply from the following countries:

• Angola
• Botswana
• The Democratic Republic of Congo
• Lesotho
• Malawi
• Mozambique
• Namibia
• South Africa
• Swaziland
• United Republic of Tanzania
• Zambia
• Zimbabwe

Applicants should already have been offered a place at the University of Edinburgh and should have firmly accepted that offer or be intending to do so. Further details on how to make a postgraduate application can be found on the University website.

• Postgraduate prospectus

Criteria

The scholarship will be awarded on the basis of academic merit. Candidates must have, or expect to obtain, the international equivalent of a UK first class or 2:1 Honours degree at undergraduate level.

Applying

This award is now closed. We can no longer accept applications for the 2014-2015 session.

Notification

A Selection Committee will meet in early May 2014 to select the scholarship holders and successful candidates will be notified shortly afterwards.

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0 Westminster International Scholarships

Westminster International Scholarships

Last updated: 14 Aug 2014 |

University of Westminster
Masters (MS) Degree

Deadline: 17 Oct 2014 (annual)
Study in:  UK
Next course starts January 2015

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 full-time Master’s Programme offered 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.  The main criteria are First Class Honours degree, financial need and development potential.

Application instructions:

Please note that you should only apply for a scholarship once you have applied for admission and successfully been offered a place (either conditional or unconditional) on the course you wish to study.  To apply for a scholarship, you will need to complete the relevant scholarship application form and send it by POST to the Scholarship Office.  The deadline for applications for entry in January 2015 is 17 October 2014.

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/fees-and-funding/funding-for-students-starting-before-201213/scholarships/january-2015/westminster-international-scholarships

0 USH Transform Together Scholarships for International Students

USH Transform Together Scholarships for International Students

Last updated: 14 Aug 2014 |

Sheffield Hallam University
Bachelors/Masters Degree

Deadline: 1 Nov/31 May 2014
Study in: London, UK
Next course starts January 2015 

Brief description:

Transform Together scholarships are open to international students applying to study at Sheffield Hallam University to enrol in the 2014/15 academic year.

Host Institution(s):

Sheffield Hallam University in UK

Field(s) of study:

All full-time postgraduate and undergraduate taught courses offered at the University

Number of Scholarships:

Not specified

Target group:

International students

Scholarship value/inclusions:

Full fee waiver (100% discount) for Postgraduate courses and 50% fee discount for each year of your degree for Undergraduate courses

Eligibility:

To be eligible to apply for one of these scholarships, you must:

•  postgraduate only –have achieved a minimum 2.1 or equivalent in your honours degree and must meet the minimum English and academic entry requirements for your course.
•  undegraduate only –  have achieved or exceeded the English and academic entry requirements for the course
•  have an offer for a full–time taught undergraduate or postgraduate course at Sheffield Hallam University starting in 2014/15.
•  be self-funding your studies
•  be classed as an international student for fees purposes
•  be able to pay any additional fees your course may require, for example field trips

Application instructions:

To apply for a Transform Together Scholarship you must have received an offer for a full-time taught course at Sheffield Hallam University starting in 2014/15.  If you have not yet applied for a course, please visit the online prospectus to find a course and apply.  Once you’ve received an offer for a course, you must submit the scholarship application form by email or post.

Scholarship applications for courses starting in September 2014 applications must be submitted by 31 May 2014. Scholarship applications for courses starting in January 2015 must be submitted by 1 November 2014.

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

Website:

Official Scholarship Website:   http://www.shu.ac.uk/international/scholarships-bursaries/transform.html

0 British Chevening Scholarships for International Students

British Government/FCO
Masters Degree

Deadline: 15 Nov 2014 (annual)
Study in: UK
Course starts AY 2015/2016

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 makes awards to outstanding scholars with leadership potential from around the world to study postgraduate courses at universities in the UK.

The programme provides full or part funding for full-time courses at postgraduate level, normally a one-year Master’s degree, in any subject and at any UK university.

Host Institution(s):

Any university in the UK

Field(s) of study:

Any subject at any UK university, but you should check your country page for priority areas.

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:

Most Chevening Scholarships cover: tuition fees; a living allowance at a set rate (for one individual); an economy class return airfare to the UK; additional grants to cover essential expenditure. Some Scholarships cover part of the cost of studying in the UK; for example, tuition fees only or allowances only. Please check the individual country pages for more details.

Eligibility:

Chevening Scholarships are for talented people who have been identified as potential future leaders across a wide range of fields; including politics, business, the media, civil society, religion, and academia. Applicants should be high calibre graduates with the personal, intellectual and interpersonal qualities necessary for leadership.

Applicants should visit the official website for full eligibility criteria.

Application instructions:

Applications for 2015/16 Scholarships will open on 1 August 2014.

Applications are done through an online application system which will be available on the official website’s application page by 1 August 2014.   The application deadline for the 2015/2016 is 15 November 2014, 23:59 GMT.

It is important to visit the official website for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.

Website:

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

0 International Ambassador Scholarships at University of West London

International Ambassador Scholarships at University of West London

University of West London
Bachelors/Masters Degree

Deadline: 17 July 2014
Study in: London, UK
Course starts September 2014

Brief description:

The International Ambassador Scholarship recognises and provides financial support for outstanding students who wish to act as ambassadors for the University of West London.    International Ambassadors will be active representatives of the University.

Host Institution(s):

University of West London, UK

Field(s) of study:

Any full-time undergraduate or postgraduate course at the University of West London

Number of Scholarships:

Up to 100 scholarships

Target group:

African scholarships and International scholarships for developing countries

Scholarship value/inclusions:

Scholarships are worth up to £5,000 ($7,500 USD). Please note that these are partial scholarships.

Eligibility:

Students are eligible to apply for the scholarship if they have been offered an unconditional place to study on a full-time undergraduate or postgraduate course at the University of West London, commencing in September 2014.

Application instructions:

Applications are currently closed.

You can apply for the International Ambassador Scholarships in September 2014 by completing a scholarship application form. Only apply if you have been accepted to a programme offered at University of West London. The deadline for applications is no later than 17 July 2014.

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

Website:

Official Scholarship Website:  http://www.uwl.ac.uk/international/fees_and_scholarships/International_Ambassador_Scholarships.jsp

Read more at http://africanscholarshipfund.blogspot.com/2014/08/international-ambassador-scholarships.html#2Hf5lO54XpKsDItV.99

0 Westminster Full Fee Scholarships for International Students

Westminster Full Fee Scholarships for International Students

University of Westminster
Masters Degree

Deadline: 17 Oct 2014  (annual)
Study in:  UK
Course starts January 2015

Brief description:

The Westminster University offers a number of full tuition fee African scholarships if you are an exceptionally well-qualified student from any country.

Host Institution(s):

University of Westminster, United Kingdom

Field of study:

Any full-time Master’s Degree Programme at University of Westminster.

Number of Awards:

Not specified.

Target group:

UK/EU Students and International students from any country

Scholarship value/inclusions:

Full tuition fee award only

Eligibility:

You must hold an offer for a full-time Masters degree at University of Westminster.  The main scholarship criteria are First Class Honours degree and financial need.

Application instructions:

Please note that you should only apply for a scholarship once you have applied for admission and successfully been offered a place (either conditional or unconditional) on the course you wish to study.  The deadline for applications is 17 October 2014.

It is important to read the how to apply page 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/fees-and-funding/funding-for-students-starting-before-201213/scholarships/january-2015/full-fee-waiver-scholarships