Scholarships and fees

Banco De Mexico – FIDERH Fee Discount

http://www.fiderh.org.mx/

Description: The Mexican National Bank (Banco de México) provides special loans for students who wish to undertake a programme of postgraduate study. The University of Glasgow in partnership with Bank of Mexico FIDERH is offering a fee discount to holders of a Bank of Mexico FIDERH loan.

Value: 15% discount on the international tuition fees for all one year full-time postgraduate taught and postgraduate research courses.

Eligibility: Available to all Mexican students with a Bank of Mexico loan registering for a new course for 2012/13.

How to apply: The discount will be applied at registration, no additional application is required.

Contact Details:
Rory McDiarmid
Email: rory.mcdiarmid@glasgow.ac.uk

 


British Marshall Scholarships

Information: The Marshall Scholarships offer top quality US students the opportunity to study at any British University for at least two years. Up to 40 new Scholarships are awarded annually. A Marshall Scholarship is tenable for 22 months (two academic years). Candidates may apply in any discipline leading to the award of a degree from any British University. The closing date is normally in October. Full details on regional application centres and the on-line application forms are available from the Marshall website.

Value: University fees, cost of living expenses, annual book grant, thesis grant, research and daily travel grants, fares to and from the USA and dependent’s allowance.

Eligibility: Open only to United States citizens who (at the time they take up their Scholarship) hold a first degree from an accredited four-year college or university in the United States with a minimum GPA of 3.7. To qualify for awards tenable from October 2010, candidates must have graduated from their undergraduate college or university after April 2007.

Deadline: early-October of year preceding tenure


China Scholarships Council

Description: This scholarship programme, which is overseen by China Scholarship Council (affiliated to the Chinese Ministry of Education), was approved in early 2007 and funds Chinese university students to study overseas for a Phd degree. The aim of the programme is to sponsor first-class Chinese students to study for Phd degrees in primarily science and technology fields at first-class universities overseas.

Value: The scholarships cover air fares and living costs for up to 4 years. The University of Glasgow has agreed to waive tuition fees for successful CSC applicants. PhD topics should be chosen from the academic areas listed below. University of Glasgow has signed CSC agreements with seven Chinese partner universities. While applications are welcomed from all students who meet the entry requirements, preference will be given to students from our partner universities. The following Colleges have agreed scholarships:

  • College of Arts
    1 scholarship providing tuition fee waiver for successful CSC students from the partner universities
  • College of Social Sciences (Please note that the deadline for all Social Sciences students is 31 January 2012)
    6 scholarships providing tuition fee waiver for successful CSC students from the partner universities
  • College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences
    6 scholarships providing tuition fee waiver for successful CSC students from the partner universites
  • College of Science and Engineering
    16 scholarships providing tuition fee waiver for successful CSC students from the partner universities:
    - 2 in the School of Chemistry
    - 2 in the School of Computing Science
    - 3 in the School of Engineering
    - 2 in the School of Geographical and Earth Sciences
    - 3 in the School of Mathematics and Statistics
    - 2 in the School of Physics and Astronomy
    - 2 in School of Psychology

In providing tuition fee waivers for CSC sponsored students, University of Glasgow will give preference to students from the following partner universities:

Please note that not all Chinese Universities are eligible under CSC guidelines. Please contact your home University in China for an up to date list of institutions that are eligible to apply. Eligible institions are normally those deemed 985 Universities.

How to Apply: The first wave of applications are received by CSC via the participating Chinese institutions between 20 February and 20 March every year. At the time of applying, applicants must have already received:

  1. an unconditional offer from University of Glasgow
  2. confirmation from the University of Glasgow that tuition will be waived on gaining CSC stipend
  3. a recommendation from the applicant's home (Chinese) university.

Potential applicants should first apply for a University of Glasgow PhD in the normal way. See instructions on how to apply for a research degree, here: http://www.gla.ac.uk/postgraduate/howtoapplyforaresearchdegree/ State clearly on the PhD application form that you wish to apply for CSC funding.

Scholarship guidelines are available in Chinese at www.csc.edu.cn/Chuguo/40261c2969d64505b7696ba8e4beb41e.shtml
and http://211.151.90.20/

 


College of Science and Engineering Scholarship

Description: The College of Science and Engineering is pleased to announce the availability of College postgraduate research scholarships for PhD registration in 2012. These prestigious scholarships are highly competitive and we seek candidates who can demonstrate excellence in a single discipline or cross-disciplinary expertise.

Award: The scholarship will be for up to three and a half years and will meet the cost of fees (at the home-EU level) and provide a stipend at the Research Council recommended rates (currently £13,590 for 2011/12).

Eligibility: The College Scholarship is open to home/EU/International applicants. They are available for PhD applications in all disciplines within the College of Science and Engineering. Prospective candidates must have secured the support of a PhD supervisor prior to application.

Deadline: Thursday 26 January 2012

How to apply: Please indicate on the Finance Section of your PhD online application for admission if you wish to be considered for a College of Science and Engineering Scholarship.  You must also provide a one page synopsis of the area of research you would like to follow. Referees reports should be forwarded before the deadline.

Contact details: Enquiries about this scholarship should be emailed to Thomas.Mathieson@glasgow.ac.uk


 


Commonwealth Scholarship Scheme

Information: Commonwealth Scholarships are available each year to fund Commonwealth citizens' study in the UK for undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications. A range of scholarships are available for citizens of Commonwealth countries other than the UK. Further information is available on the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission website.

How to apply: Application is made through the nominating agency (frequently the Education Ministry/Government Department or similar) of the applicant's home country. The nominating agency selects the best applications and forwards these to the Commonwealth Scholarships Commission. Please check out the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission website above for individual countries' eligibility criteria and deadlines for application.

 


Faculty of Physical Sciences International Part-Scholarship

Value: 25% fee discount

Eligibility: International post graduate research candidates from partner U21 institutions

Information: Aim is to support top quality international post-graduate research students from Universitas 21 institutions in the Faculty of Physical Sciences. The scheme is for non-European members of Universitas 21. Applicants should apply for PhD positions by the usual route and include mention of this scheme and their eligibility in their application. All other selection criteria apply.

Deadline: none stated

Contact Details:
Mrs Jacquie Ross
Faculty of Physical Sciences Graduate School
Kelvin Building
University of Glasgow.

Tel: 0141-330-4374
Fax: 0141-330-4371
E-mail: physci@science.gla.ac.uk


Fulbright Commission

Information: Established in 1946, the Fulbright Scholarship program aims to increase mutual understanding between the peoples of the United States and other countries, through the exchange of persons, knowledge and skills.

Approximately 20 Fulbright Scholarships are awarded each year to US graduates, regardless of age or subject, to study outside the USA.

These awards are made on a competitive basis and are for the academic year of nine months. However, students on a 12 month taught Masters degree may be eligible to receive a three month extension. Awards are available for lecturing or advanced research for a minimum of three months. Fellowships are offered for research librarians and academic administrators to spend three months gaining experience in the UK. Arts fellowships and professional fellowships are awarded to individuals in a variety of fields to enable them to spend a period of six to nine months in the UK. The Fulbright Commission promotes educational and cultural exchange between the United States and the United Kingdom in order to enhance mutual understanding and strengthen relations between the two countries. Fulbright makes awards through open competition to:

  • outstanding graduates who demonstrate leadership qualities
  • potential leaders of professional, academic and artistic excellence who are recognised in their field.

Value: The awards cover fares, tuition fees, maintenance, books and incidental expenses.

Eligibility: Awards are made US graduate students for pre-doctoral study in the UK. Minimum grade point average: 3.5. Priority will be given to those students who completed their first degree within the last five years. Students can follow a taught course, carry out doctoral research for a US PhD, or spend a year in independent study related to their career.

How to apply
For information about how to apply, further details on eligibility criteria and the value of the scholarships, contact the Institute of International Education.

Contact Details:
Institute of International Education (IIE)
809 United Nations Plaza
New York
NY 10017-3580
USA

Website: http://www.iie.org/fulbright

The Fulbright Commission
62 Doughty Street
London
WC1N 2LS

Tel: 020 7404 6880
Fax: 020 7404 6834
Website: http://www.fulbright.co.uk


Global Supplementary Grant Program (GSGP 2011 -2012)

Description: The Open Society Scholarship Programs is pleased to announce the Global Supplementary Grant Program (GSGP) for the 2011 – 2012 academic year.  GSGP offers supplementary grants to students from select countries of Eastern and Central Europe, the former Soviet Union and Mongolia, the Middle East/Near East, and South Asia.  The purpose of the program is to enable qualified students to pursue doctoral studies in the Humanities and Social Sciences at accredited universities throughout Asia, Australia, Europe, the Middle/Near East, and North America.

Value:  TBC

Eligibility: The Global Supplementary Grant Program is available to citizens of the following countries:  Albania, Afghanistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia, Croatia, Egypt, Georgia, Iraq, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Kyrgyzstan, Lebanon, Macedonia, Moldova, Mongolia, Montenegro, Nepal, Palestine, Russia, Serbia, Syria, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, and Uzbekistan.  GSGP grants are for students pursuing doctorate degrees only.  Students admitted to master’s programs with the intent to continue, but who are not clearly admitted into a Ph.D. program, are ineligible.

Students pursuing doctorates in the medical, physical, chemical, technical or natural sciences as well as fine or performing arts are not eligible for this grant.  Ineligible fields of study include:
 
-     Business Administration/Management Training
-     Computer Science
-     Finance/Banking/Marketing
-     Engineering
-     Hard & Natural Sciences (Physics, Biology, Chemistry, etc.)
-     Mathematics
-     Medical Sciences
-     Fine or performing arts

Deadline:  31 May 2011

How to apply: Paper applications may be accessed via the OSI website at: http://www.soros.org/initiatives/scholarship/focus_areas.  Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply online using the Online Application System (OAS) at: http://www.soros.org/grants/oas.

Contact Details: http://www.soros.org/initiatives/scholarship/focus_areas


GU68 Engineers Trust

http://www.guengtrust.org.uk/

Description: The GU 1968 Engineers Trust was established by the 1968 Engineering Graduates of Glasgow University for the purposes of the advancement of education and, in particular, for the provision of benefit to or for students studying Engineering at the University of Glasgow in Scotland.

Value: The value of any Award is likely to be between £250 and £500.

Eligibility: Each year, the Trust invites written applications from, or on behalf of, candidates in any Engineering discipline for Awards to help to meet extraordinary costs associated with projects which can demonstrate a contribution to Engineering research or practice. The Trust can also consider applications to provide assistance to students with special financial needs.

Deadline: 31 January

How to apply: Applications should be sent to the Secretary of the Trust via the online application form on website.


Inlaks Foundation Scholarship

Description: Inlaks Scholarships provide young Indian people a chance to further their education and skills by having the opportunity to study abroad at a leading American, UK or European institution.

There are two types of scholarships available: one for university courses and one for specific programmes proposed by the candidate.

Eligibility: Candidates must be of Indian nationality, resident in India at time of applying, and have completed a first degree in India. They must also be under 30 years old on 1st July in the year of application.

How to apply: Further information on the scholarship and the application can be found on the Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation website


Lord Kelvin / Adam Smith Scholarship Scheme

Description: The prestigious Lord Kelvin/Adam Smith Scholarships scheme was established in 2007 to support the development of innovative, boundary-crossing research at the University and is now in its second year.  The scheme is intended to create new partnerships between members of staff and will offer postgraduate research scholars the opportunity to participate in new research collaborations involving the development of exciting cross-discipline research ideas.

Scholarships are project-linked. Projects in receipt of a Kelvin Smith Scholarship may recruit one student. For a list of available scholarship projects and for further information on the scheme, please see the Research website.

Value: Each Scholarship will run for 4 years and will provide the successful students with a stipend at the Research Council recommended rates (£13,590 for 2010/11).  On top of this the project will benefit from £5,300 per year research costs.

Contact Details:
PGR Scholarships
Office of the Vice-Principal (Research & Enterprise)
University of Glasgow
Glasgow
G12 8QQ

Tel: 0141 330 1989
Fax: 0141 330 3218
E-mail: pgr@enterprise.gla.ac.uk


Scottish Funding Council's Scottish Overseas Research Student Awards Scheme Studentships - Discontinued

http://www.orsas.ac.uk
http://www.sfc.ac.uk/research/SORSAS/sorsas.aspx

The Overseas Research Students Award Scheme (ORSAS) was originally established in 1980-81 as a UK wide competitive scheme to strengthen the UK's ability to attract "highest quality" international postgraduate research students to the UK.
 
With the discontinuation of the UK-wide ORSAS scheme at the end of AY 2008-09, The Scottish Funding Council (SFC) ran a rebranded Scottish Overseas Research Students Award Scheme (SORSAS) in AY 2009-10 and 2010-11.
 
The SFC has decided that SORSAS is no longer a sufficiently high strategic priority, therefore the 2011 round (deadline passed in February 2011) was the final round of this scheme.
 
Students currently funded by SORSAS will continue to be supported until the end of their studentship as usual. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the Postgraduate Research Service at pgr@glasgow.ac.uk


Scotland's Saltire Scholarships

Description: Gain an internationally recognised qualification and take your career to new heights.This exciting scholarship opportunity is open to Canadian, Chinese, Indian and US nationals and is aimed at encouraging bright, talented and hard working individuals to live, work and study in Scotland. Awards are available for full time graduate study. Courses must be masters programmes, and can be either taught or research.

Value: The scholarship is a total of £2000 (British pounds) towards the cost tuition fees.

Eligibility: This exciting scholarship opportunity is open to citizens from USA, Canada, the Republic of China or India. Only applicants with a very good undergraduate degree will be considered (3.2 GPA or equivalent) and students wishing to apply for this scholarship should have already received either a Conditional or Unconditional offer from the University of Glasgow and be able to demonstrate that they can meet the costs of living and remaining tuition fees. The scholarships are not available to US students who have already completed their undergraduate studies at an institution in Scotland. The course must be full time and delivered in Scotland and not online or by distance learning.

For further information, including application deadline and how to apply, visit:

http://www.talentscotland.com/Students/Study/Scholarships/Saltire-Scholarships.aspx


Advisory note for scholarship applicants

  • You should never have to pay to search or apply for any of the scholarships listed on these pages.
  • Beware of third party services advertising "high success rates" for scholarship applications. These intermediates can neither guarantee or improve your chances of winning a scholarship because they have no influence over the decisions of the awarding bodies.
  • Beware of any services advertising scholarships for which little effort is required on your part, legitimate scholarship applications will almost always involve a substantial amount of your time in preparing an application.
  • Beware any unsolicited offers of scholarships for which you did not apply.
  • You should never give cash, cheques, credit card or your bank account details to third parties.
  • You should never give your bank account details to a scholarship provider prior to the award of a scholarship. In cases where scholarship funds awarded are to be paid by bank transfer you must take all reasonable precautions to ensure that that you are dealing directly with the scholarship provider and not a third party.
  • If you are in any doubt, please contact the scholarship provider direct using the contact details provided on these pages.