Scholarships and fees

New Course Discount

Description: The University of Glasgow will apply a discount to the international fees for new one year full-time postgraduate taught masters courses starting in January and September 2012. 

Value: £1000

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

Contact: rio-scholarships@glasgow.ac.uk

Eligibility: Available to international students (non-EU and non-UK) registering on one of the following:



Azerbaijan £1000 Fee Discount for M.Litt in Tourism, Heritage and Development

Description: The University of Glasgow will apply a discount to the international fees for the M.Litt in Tourism, Heritage and Development  which is a one year full-time postgraduate taught masters courses starting in September 2012.

Value: £1000

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

Contact: rio-scholarships@glasgow.ac.uk

Eligibility: Available to students from Azerbaijan registering for the M.Litt in tourism, Heritage and Development


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

 


Business School North American scholarships

Description: The Business School have introduced a limited number of scholarships, available to North American candidates applying for certain postgraduate taught programmes (MSc) commencing in September 2012.

A total of 9 scholarships are available across the following programmes:

MBA (Master of Business Administration)
Corporate Governance & Accountability
Development Studies
Economic Development
Economic & Financial Sector Policies
Economics, Banking & Finance
Environment & Sustainable Development
Europe & International Development (Politics & Economics)
Finance & Economic Development
International Banking & Finance
Finance & Economic Development
International Banking & Finance
International Development
International Finance & Economic Policy

Eligibility: The criteria for the scholarships are academic excellence and personal achievement. Applicants will be evaluated on the basis of their application for admission and must have accepted an offer of a place to be considered for a scholarship.

How to apply: All applicants to these postgraduate programmes who meet the eligibility criteria and who have received and accepted their offer of a place before 30 May 2012 will be considered.

Deadline: 30 May 2012

Contact details: Enquiries about this scholarship should be emailed to rio-scholarships@glasgow.ac.uk


Chevening Scholarships

http://www.chevening.com

Information: The aim of the award is to bring to the UK present and future leaders and decision-makers. Awards are presented annually and candidates are selected overseas by British Embassies and High Commissions in consultation with the local British Council. They are usually advertised locally in those countries where the awards are offered. For further details contact the British Council, British Embassy or British High Commission in your own country. Awards are usually made for:

  • Postgraduate diplomas
  • Masters programmes

which last up to one year.

Value: All or part of overall costs.

Eligibility: Most Scholarships are for one year Masters courses or equivalent. Shared funding scholarship arrangements with commercial companies, universities, trusts, foundations and other appropriate organisations are an important part of the programme. These scholarships are offered to more than 150 countries for students to study in the UK. The British Council on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office administers candidates for British Chevening Scholarships.

Contact Details:
For application enquiries, contact the The British Council in your country, or contact their information Centre:

Tel: +44 (0)161 957 7755
Fax: +44 (0)161 957 7762
E-mail: general.enquiries@britishcouncil.org
Website: http://www.britishcouncil.org


Chinese Government Scholarship: Shanghai Jiao Tong University 2012

http://www.sie.sjtu.edu.cn

Description: Shanghai Jiao Tong University is pleased to announce the 2012 Chinese Government Scholarship Program for full-time postgraduate studies at the university. There are 25 scholarships available.

Value: Scholarship includes: (1) tuition waiver, basic teaching materials fee waiver and on-campus dormitory fee waiver; (2) A monthly stipend (Master’s degree students: 1700RMB/month, Doctoral degree students: 2000RMB/month); (3) One-off resettlement subsidy of 1500RMB/person on arrival; (4) Out-patient medical fees and Chinese Government Scholarship Foreign Students Medical Insurance of 600RMB/person/year. Note: For details, please consult Chinese Government Scholarship Council webpage at www.csc.edu.cn

Eligibility:
(1) Applicants must be non-Chinese citizens in good health; (2) Applicants should be graduates of well-known overseas or Chinese universities, or those universities that have established exchange programs with Shanghai Jiao Tong University, with excellent academic performance or recommended by a Shanghai Jiao Tong University professor; (3) Applicants should not be a student of a Chinese University (except for those who have graduated from a Chinese university for one year or longer); (4) Education background and age limit: Applicants for master’s degree studies must have bachelor’s degree and be under the age of 35; Applicants for doctoral degree studies must have master’s degree and be under the age of 40; (5) Applicants should not be holding scholarships of any other category meanwhile.

Deadline: 15 March 2012

How to apply: Please submit the following application documents for the scholarship by post or in person before the application deadline:

(1) Applicants should visit the website (http://laihua.csc.edu.cn) to complete the application form of Chinese Government Scholarship online, print it out and attach it with photos. (Agency No.: 10248)
(2) One Personal Statement of more than 1500 words in Chinese or English, stating the application reason, family financial conditions, education and work experience, personal awards and strong points etc.
(3) A copy of Physical Examination Record for Foreigner can be downloaded from Chinese Government Scholarship Council webpage http://www.csc.edu.cn/uploads/foreinphy1.pdf and should be printed out, filled in with signature of some hospital and doctor.

Contact:
Admission Office
School of International Education
Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Room 105, Lecture Hall No.1
1954 Huashan Road
Shanghai, 200030

Tel: 0086-21-62932277, 62821079
Fax: 0086-21-62817613
E-mail: iso@sjtu.edu.cn


College of Science & Engineering - The Lloyd’s Register Educational Trust Scholarships

Description: The Lloyd’s Register Educational Trust Scholarships (The LRET Scholarships) are available to students studying postgraduate taught Masters in Automotive Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Geoinformation Technology and Cartography, Science for International Development and Environmental Statistics starting in 2012/13. The Lloyd's Register Educational Trust is an independent charity working to achieve advances in transportation, science, engineering and technology education, training and research worldwide for the benefit of all.

Award: The LRET Scholarship will cover tuition fees at Home/EU and International levels.

Eligibility: The LRET Scholarship is open to Home/EU/International applicants. They are available to students studying postgraduate taught Masters in Automotive Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Geoinformation Technology and Cartography, Science for International Development and Environmental Statistics.
The sole criterion for the scholarships is academic excellence. Successful applicants are likely to hold or expect to achieve an undergraduate degree equivalent to a UK first class Honours undergraduate degree. Applicants are evaluated on the basis of their application for admission.
Applications will be reviewed for consideration at the end of March 2012.

How to apply: All applicants to these postgraduate programmes who meet the eligibility criteria will be considered.

Contact details: Enquiries about this scholarship should be emailed to scieng-gradschool@glasgow.ac.uk


Commonwealth Shared Scholarships

Description: Commonwealth Shared Scholarships are a joint initiative between the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (with funding from DFID) and UK universities, to support scholarships for students from developing Commonwealth countries who would not otherwise be able to study in the UK. Shared Scholarships are offered on an annual basis for Master’s study only.

Value: The scholarship will cover the full tuition and a monthly stipend including air fares to and from the UK, a grant up to £225 to cover thesis costs, and a grant up to £200 for study travel.

Eligibility: Candidates are normally expected to meet the Commonwealth Shared Scholarship criteria. To be considered by the University of Glasgow, applicants must hold an offer of a place for the one of the programmes listed below before 30 April 2012. Applicants must also upload a transcript to date, 2 academic references and a personal statement detailing how they will benefit from the scholarship with their application.

There are 10 programmes eligible for Commonwealth Shared Scholarships:

How to apply: Applications to the scholarships should be submitted via the CSC’s Electronic application System (EAS) . Applications are now closed.

Further information is available on the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission website.

Contact Details:
Celine Reynaud
Email: rio-scholarships@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.

 


CONACYT/FUNED agreement

Description:
CONACYT offers a non-refundable scholarship, a monthly stipend and medical insurance of an approximate total of $20,000 USD (in the case of the UK, no medical insurance grant is given since students are already covered by the National Health System)
The University of Glasgow would award a further 15% discount on tuition fees for all successful scholars.

Eligibility:
Applicants who hold an offer of a place for a postgraduate taught programme at the University of Glasgow and whose financing has been approved by FUNED may apply through the CONACYT/FUNED opening periods.

How to apply:
Please visit the Conacyt website at www.conacyt.gob.mx/Becas/Aspirantes/Paginas/Convocatoria_CONACYT-FUNED_2012.aspx

Deadline:
The CONACYT/FUNED opening & closing dates are as follows:
1st Period (for receiving applications): 6 March- 13 April 2012
Publishing of results: 8 June 2012

2nd Period: (for receiving applications): 20 April - 29 June 2012
Publishing of results: 3 August 2012
3rd Period: 13 July- 21 September 2012
Publishing of results: 26 October 2012

Please note that candidates will have to turn in their documents to CONACYT by dates according to the alphabetical order of their last names. See website for details.


Erasmus Mundus International Masters in Russian, Central & East European Studies (IMRCEES) Scholarships

Description: The IMRCEES offers you the unique opportunity to combine a year of study in Glasgow in the UK with a year studying overseas (in English) at one of our renowned partner institutions and leads to the award of a double degree. It is recognised by the European Commission as an Erasmus Mundus Masters Course. Graduates of the programme will be equipped with the skills to address the myriad of socio-economic and political/security challenges of the 21st century in Russia, Central and Eastern Europe and its near/abroad neighbourhood.

Value: There are two different forms of scholarships, Category A (non-European applicants) and Category B (European applicants). The scholarships' terms depend on the student's country of origin/residence and main academic and/or professional activity.

Scholarship students will receive a fee waiver to cover the difference between the Erasmus Mundus scholarship contribution to participation costs and the actual participation costs. For Category A scholarship students this amounts to a fee waiver of €500 per semester and Category B scholarship students will receive a fee waiver of €250 per semester. The participation costs cover all tuition fees and health insurance; they do not include accommodation as well as other living expenses and travel.

Eligibility: The IMRCEES programme offers Erasmus Mundus scholarships to students from around the world.

How to apply: Applicants must apply online and submit the necessary supporting documentation with the online application. 
To apply visit: www.glasgow.ac.uk/postgraduate/erasmusmundus/howtoapply/applyonline/

Contact details:
Maggie Baister
Maggie.Baister@glasgow.ac.uk


FindAMasters Postgraduate Funding Awards

http://www.findamasters.com/fundingawards/

Description: FindAMasters is offering 9 Postgraduate Study Funding Awards/bursaries for students wishing to start a Masters course in autumn 2012 at any European (EU) institution.

Eligibility: The Funding Awards are open to students of any nationality. Awards are available for study at any state-accredited EU or EEA University. Candidates must have formally accepted a place on a course to be eligible. A full list of Terms and Conditions will be sent to registrants before they apply.

Amount:
1 general award worth £1000, and 8 x £500 subject specific awards:
• Masters bursary in Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences
• Masters bursary in Biological Sciences & Medicine
• Masters bursary or PhD bursary in Business
• Masters bursary in Earth & Environmental Sciences
• Masters bursary in Engineering
• Masters bursary or PhD bursary in Law
• Masters bursary in Maths & Computing
• Masters bursary in Physcial & Chemical Sciences)
Awards will be paid via your university.

Deadline: Register for the awards by 30th June 2012 and before starting your course.

How to apply: Register your interest by signing up to Masters email newsletter and make sure the "Bursary Scheme" box is ticked. In June you will be sent details of how to apply for the bursary.


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


Glasgow Alumni Scholarship

Description: As a University of Glasgow student you’re already improving your chances of getting a foot on the career ladder you want - most of our new graduates either start work or go onto further study within a year. By studying for a postgraduate taught degree you will expand your skills, knowledge and experience for your future career. Opportunities span full-time, part-time and distance learning, allowing you the opportunity to learn from our world-leading scholars.

Value: A reduction of 10% in the fee for postgraduate taught programmes.*

Eligibility: Glasgow Graduates’ Scholarships are available to all Alumni of the University of Glasgow (including Junior Year Abroad and Exchange Students) who wish to continue with Postgraduate studies. The scholarships are open to students who are fully self-funded and students can only be in receipt of one scholarship at a time. Part-time scholarships will be valid for the expected length of the programme.

* This offer excludes continuing professional development (CPD) courses, all clinical courses and the Diploma in Legal Practice

Contact: rio-scholarships@glasgow.ac.uk


Global Supplementary Grant Programme

Description: The Open Society Scholarship Programs is pleased to announce the Global Supplementary Grant Program (GSGP) for 2012 – 2013. 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 with demonstrated academic excellence and social commitment 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: Up to $10,000

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. Please note that this is a supplementary program not intended for full funding. Applicants must be able to demonstrate additional support from other sources. 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.

How to apply: Further details regarding the programme and guidelines for applying may be found in the application forms for GSGP 2012-2013. Paper applications may be accessed via the OSF 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.

Deadline: 21 May 2012


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.


HSBC Chevening Scholarships - India

Description: The HSBC Chevening Scholarships replaces the HSBC Scholarships Programme which was discontinued in 2010. The new arrangement offers three scholarships to Indian nationals wishing to pursue a one-year postgraduate Masters programme at any UK University preferably in subjects related to finance, economics and environmental studies.

Value: Each scholarship covers full programme fees, Accommodation and living expenses for the duration of the scholarship for a maximum period of 12 months, return airfare, Student visa (for study visit).

How to apply: www.britishcouncil.org/india-scholarship-chevening-joint-programmes.htm.

Deadline: 28 February 2012 before 12.00 PM (IST).

Eligibility: Available to Indian nationals wishing to pursue a one-year postgraduate Masters programme at any UK University preferably in subjects related to finance, economics and environmental studies..


Jubilee Scholarships 2012

Description: British Council and the UK Government are delighted to present this wonderful opportunity that enables young Indians to pursue a one year Masters programme in Management, Manufacturing, Science and Technology in a recognised UK institution and follow it up with a month-long internship programme in the UK.
Jubilee Scholarships have been launched this year as part of Her Majesty the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee and the GREAT campaign designed to focus on the areas of British excellence including its high quality education provision.
The scholarship programme aims to support greater access to Higher Education in the UK and provide a new opportunity for students to fund their education. The scholars will receive funding for a one-year Masters course in the UK, starting September 2012.

Eligibility: The ideal candidates will be Indian citizens who are fresh graduates or young professionals with excellent academic record. Deserving candidates who would not normally have the opportunity to study overseas are strongly encouraged to apply.
For further information go to www.britishcouncil.org/india-scholarships-jubilee_scholarships-applications.htm

Amount:
Each award will cover:

  • University tuition fee
  • Living expenses for the duration of the scholarship (for a maximum of 12 months) and a one month internship in the UK
  • Return airfare
  • UK visa

How to apply: www.britishcouncil.org/india-scholarships-jubilee_scholarships-applications.htm

Deadline: 30 April 2012

Contact:
Delhi.Scholarship@in.britishcouncil.org
Mumbai.Scholarship@in.britishcouncil.org
Chennai.Enquiry@in.britishcouncil.org
Kolkata.Scholarship@in.britishcouncil.org


Kazakhstan £2,000 Fee Discount for School of Interdisciplinary Studies (Dumfries Campus)

Description: The University of Glasgow will apply a discount to the international fees for the following one year full-time postgraduate taught masters programmes offered by the School of Interdisciplinary Studies starting in September 2012:

MSc Applied Carbon Management
MLitt Environment, Culture & Communication
MSc Environmental Science, Technology & Society
MLitt Tourism, Heritage & Development

Value: £2,000

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

Contact: rio-scholarships@glasgow.ac.uk

Eligibility: Available to students from Kazakhstan registering for the above one year full-time postgraduate taught masters programmes offered by the School of Interdisciplinary Studies starting in September 2012. The discount cannot be combined with other Scholarships offered by the University of Glasgow


Muscatelli Scholarship – Life Sciences

Description: 4 Muscatelli Scholarships are available in the School of Life Sciences for students beginning their studies in September 2012. Awards will be in the form of a £2,000 tuition fee discount for a one-year postgraduate taught (MRes, MSc) programme in Biology in 2012/13.

Eligibility: Candidates must have an outstanding academic record and be non-UK/non-EU nationals. Candidates must also have firmly accepted an offer of a place on a full-time basis for  one of the following postgraduate programmes at the University of Glasgow. Students already on a programme are not eligible.

Eligible programmes:
Bioinformatics [MRes]
Biomedical Sciences [MRes]
Biotechnology [MSc]
Ecology & Environmental Biology [MRes]
Evolutionary Biology & Systematics [MRes]
Exercise Science [MRes]
Marine & Freshwater Ecology & Environmental Management [MRes]
Plant Science [MRes]

Value: £2,000 tuition fee discount for one year full-time courses.

Deadline: Applications now closed

How to apply: Applications forms should be submitted to rio-scholarships@glasgow.ac.uk
Muscatelli Scholarship application form 


Open Europe Scholarship scheme (OESS) – Belarus students

http://oess.eu/en/main/students/introduction

Description: The purpose of OESS is to contribute to a democratic and prosperous development in Belarus by giving Belarusians students access to higher education without ideological bias and according to internationally accepted academic standards.
OESS scholarships are granted on the basis of motivation, including the expected capacity to graduate.
Specific OESS priority fields are Law, Economics and related Social Sciences, Business Studies, Natural Sciences, Medicine and Engineering. Applications from other fields may also be accepted.

Value: Full tuition fee and for travel and accommodation for the entire period of studies up to graduation.

How to apply: Apply online on the OESS website at http://oess.eu/en/main/my-page

Contact: http://oess.eu/en/main/contact-us

Eligibility: The scholarship program is open for all Belarusians students that meet the academic, linguistic and personal requirements.
Students should apply to a maximum of 3 universities fitting the OESS eligibility criteria (see website) before submitting an OESS scholarship. Applicants whose OESS applications pass the first screening will be invited to an interview in Vilnius. The final decision on the scholarship can only be made after the University decision.


Postgrad Solutions Study Bursaries

Description:  The Postgrad Solutions Study Bursaries offer up to 13 bursaries available over a number of key subject areas for students starting a postgraduate programme in 2012.

Eligibility: The subject areas eligible for the bursary are:

• 2 for General
• 1 for Engineering
• 1 for Computer Science
• 1 for Distance Learning
• 1 for English Language
• 1 for PHD research
• 2 for Business masters
• 2 for Global Law
• 2 for students studying Law in the US
Value: £500

Deadline: 18 August 2012

Apply: All postgraduate students are welcome to apply for one of the bursaries.


Saïd Foundation Scholarship

www.saidfoundation.org/whatwedo/masters.shtml

Description: The Said Foundation has been supporting students from the Middle East since 1984. Over the years more than 500 young people have benefited from scholarships including archaeologists, environmentalists, geneticists, linguists, musicians, nurses, water engineers and university professors. All the Foundation asks of its scholars is that they apply their new skills and knowledge in one of the target countries on completion of their course.

Value: The Foundation is able to provide full or partial scholarships for masters' degrees at partner universities in the UK. Funding depends on the student’s level of financial need and whether other grants/funding is available to applicants. The Foundation is also happy to consider distance learning courses and shorter postgraduate courses at partner universities.

Eligibility: To apply for a Saïd Foundation Scholarship you need to:

  • have a good first degree
  • provide evidence of your proficiency in English
  • be under forty years of age
  • be Jordanian, Lebanese, Syrian or Palestinian (including Palestinians inside Israel) and be resident in the Middle East
  • demonstrate that your chosen course of study will be of use to your home country or the Middle East region
  • have at least two years' work experience
  • sign a binding undertaking to apply the skills and knowledge you have gained in one of the Foundation's target countries

How to apply: Please read the Guidance Notes for Applicants then  complete these forms carefully, enclosing all requested information when submitting your application. Applications should be returned to a British Council office in Amman, Beirut, Damascus, East Jerusalem or Gaza by 31 January each year.

The Foundation welcomes applications from people with a disability.


Santander Scholarships

Description: The University of Glasgow-Santander Scholarship offers awards of £5000 as a tuition fee discount for our one year postgraduate taught programmes for 2012/13.

Eligibility: Candidates must be citizens of the 12 countries in the Santander scheme; Argentina, Brazil, Chile, China, Colombia, Mexico, Peru, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Russia, Spain, Uruguay, Venezuela and USA. Candidates will be selected on the basis of their academic ability and the quality of their personal statement.

Value: £5000 tuition fee discount for one year full-time courses.

Deadline: Applications are now closed

Apply: To apply, please download our Santander application form  and return to rio-scholarships@glasgow.ac.uk


School of Law - EEA Scholarship

Description: The School of Law offers a discount to the international fees charged to applicants from the EEA who are non-EU nationals, who come to the University of Glasgow to study for an LLM degree.

Value: £2,500

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

Contact: rio-scholarships@glasgow.ac.uk

Eligibility: Available to applicants from the EEA who are non-EU nationals registering to study an LLM degree.


School of Law - Special Scholarship for Swiss Nationals

Description: The School of Law offers a discount to the international fees charged to applicants from Switzerland, who come to the University of Glasgow to study for an LLM degree.

Value: 10% of international fees

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

Contact: rio-scholarships@glasgow.ac.uk

Eligibility: Available to applicants from Switzerland charged international fees and registering to study an LLM degree.


School of Law - Thommessen Scholarships

Description: Two scholarships are available each year to students studying at the Universities of Oslo, Bergen and Tromsø and wishing to complete the International Competition Law and Policy LLM at the University of Glasgow. The scholarship is paid at the commencement of the University year each autumn.

Value: NOK 30,000

How to apply: Send a CV and statement of academic results to HR Consultant, Anne Bogen, by email at: anb@thommessen.no.

Contact: anb@thommessen.no

Eligibility: Available to students studying at the Universities of Oslo, Bergen and Tromsø registering to complete the International Competition Law and Policy LLM at the University of Glasgow. Candidates must have accepted an offer to study at the University of Glasgow.


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


Sir Fitzroy Maclean Memorial Scholarship

Information: Lasting memorial to the distinguished career of Sir Fitzroy Maclean, diplomat, soldier, politician, traveller and writer. Designed to encourage a desire of adventure and to foster international awareness and understanding.

Value: up to £2500 to be covered by the scholarship in the form of tuition fee discount.

Eligibility: Specifically for students from Bosnia, Herzegovina, Serbia and Montenegro.

Apply: To apply, please download our Sir Fitzroy MacLean scholarship application form and return to rio-scholarships@glasgow.ac.uk

Deadline: 30 May 2012

Contact Details:
Ms Celine Reynaud
Recruitment and International Office
71 Southpark Terrace
Glasgow
G12 8QQ

rio-scholarships@glasgow.ac.uk


The Masters Business School Scholarships

Description: The Business School have introduced a limited number of scholarships. The scholarships are available to University of Glasgow graduates applying for the postgraduate taught programmes (MSc & MBA) listed below and commencing in September 2012. The scholarships are also available to new EU applicants to the MBA.

A total of 20 scholarships are available across the following programmes:

• Accounting and Finance Programmes:
• Corporate Governance & Accountability [MSc]
• Economics Programmes:
• Banking & Financial Services [MSc]
• Development Studies [MSc]
• Economic & Financial Sector Policies [MSc]
• Economic Development [MSc]
• Economics, Banking & Finance [MSc]
• Environment & Sustainable Development [MSc]
• Europe & International Development (Politics & Economics) [MSc]
• Finance & Economic Development [MSc]
• Financial Economics [MSc]
• Financial Forecasting & Investment [MSc]
• Financial Risk Management [MSc]
• International Development [MSc]
• International Finance & Economic Policy [MSc]
• International Financial Economics [MSc]
• International Trade & Finance [MSc]
• Investment Banking & Finance [MSc]
• Quantitative Finance [MSc]
• Management Programmes:
• International Business & Economic Development [MSc]
• International Business & Entrepreneurship [MSc]
• International Management & Design Innovation [MSc]
• International Management & Leadership [MSc]
• International Strategic Marketing [MSc]
• Local Economic Development [MSc]
• Management with Enterprise & Business Growth [MSc]
• Management with International Real Estate [MSc]
• MBA (Master of Business Administration)

Award: £3,500.00.

Eligibility: The criteria for the scholarships are academic excellence and personal achievement. Applicants will be evaluated on the basis of their application for admission.

How to apply: All applicants to these postgraduate programmes who meet the eligibility criteria and who have submitted their application before 25 May 2012 will be considered.

Deadline: 25 May 2012

Contact details: Enquiries about this scholarship should be emailed to rio-scholarships@glasgow.ac.uk


University of Glasgow Country Scholarships

Description: The University of Glasgow will award a total of 30 postgraduate scholarships worth £5,000 across each of the 4 Colleges. The scholarships will be awarded as a tuition fee discount and are for students who are resident in the following countries:

  • Brazil
  • India
  • Japan
  • Kenya
  • Malaysia
  • Egypt
  • Pakistan
  • Taiwan
  • Thailand
  • USA

A maximum of 5 scholarships are available per country and all clinical courses are excluded.

Value: £5000

Eligibility: Applicants must hold the equivalent of an upper second class honours degree.

Apply: To apply, please download our Country Scholarship Application Form and return to rio-scholarships@glasgow.ac.uk

Closing Date: Applications closed 


University Trust International Leadership Scholarship

Description: The University of Glasgow will award 52 University Trust International Leadership scholarships to international (non-EU) students starting a Masters degree programme in September 2012 in the following Colleges:

  • Arts
  • Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences
  • Science and Engineering
  • Social Sciences

Value: The successful applicants will receive a scholarship of between £5,000 - £10,000 as a tuition fee discount.

Eligibility: Applicants must achieve the international equivalent of a UK first class honours degree.

Apply: To apply, please download our University Trust International Leadership application form and return to rio-scholarships@glasgow.ac.uk

Deadline: Applications closed


University of Glasgow/Glasgow International College Achievement Award 

Description: The University of Glasgow/Glasgow International College Achievement Award offers 6 x £3000 as a tuition fee discount for our one year postgraduate taught programmes for 2012/13.

Eligibility: This exciting scholarship is only available to current students of Glasgow International College who are applying to go on to study at one of the following Colleges: MVLS*, Social Sciences or Science and Engineering. Candidates must have achieved an overall pass rate of 70% and have a final attendance rate of +90%.

Value: £3000 tuition fee discount for one year full-time courses.

Apply: To apply, download our GIC Achievement Award Application Form application form and return to rio-scholarships@glasgow.ac.uk

Deadline: 31 July 2012

* Life Sciences only, excludes all clinical courses.
**Offers of the scholarship may be conditional on results due at the end of August.


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