Electronics and Electrical Engineering - MSc

Career Development Loans are available through a partnership arrangement between the Employment Department and four banks: Barclays, the Clydesdale, the Co-Operative and the Royal Bank of Scotland. Loans are available for vocational courses lasting up to one year.

Value of Scholarship(s)

various

Eligibility

Career Development Loans are available through a partnership arrangement between the Employment Department and four banks: Barclays, the Clydesdale, the Co-Operative and the Royal Bank of Scotland. Loans are available for vocational courses lasting up to one year.

Application Procedure

Contact Details:
Career Development Loans
FREEPOST
Newcastle upon Tyne X
NE85 1BR

Tel: 0800 585 505

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Carnegie-Cameron Taught Postgraduate Bursaries are awarded towards the payment of tuition fees for one-year taught postgraduate Masters programmes offered by a Scottish university. The bursaries aim to enable students to enhance their employability in their chosen field, develop their specialist skills or supplement existing ones, thus bettering their career prospects.

Candidates will be selected on the basis of their merit and promise, and of their financial circumstances. The most important selection criteria should be those envisaged by Andrew Carnegie: that the candidates be qualified and deserving, industrious and ambitious, and that they would derive particular benefit from a one-year taught postgraduate degree, which they would be unlikely to attend without the award. The Bursaries should not be considered as a stepping stone for further study at PhD level and preference will be given to candidates with a clear career plan outside academia. Certificates or diplomas are not eligible degree. One-year taught postgraduate courses may be attended on a part-time basis over two consecutive years.

Value of Scholarship(s)

£4,000.00

Eligibility

- be of Scottish birth OR
- be of Scottish extraction (have at least one parent born in Scotland) OR
- have received three full years of secondary, further and/or higher education in Scotland
- Have permanent leave to remain in the UK
- hold an offer of a place for a taught postgraduate Masters that will enhance their employability in their chosen field, develop their specialist skills, or supplement existing ones, thus bettering their career prospects.

Application Procedure

Applicants should first secure an offer of a place for a postgraduate taught programme at the University of Glasgow; the Admissions application will be reviewed by the panel.

Applicants should then complete the application form and attach the following supporting documents:
- Proof of Scottish birth or descent: copy of birth certificate of applicant or parent if Scottish by descent OR Proof of residence for schooling: copy of Scottish Qualifications Authority for Standard Grades/Highers/HNC/HND
- Copy of last three full bank or building society statements

Please note: The application form and supporting documents should be submitted electronically to rio-scholarships@glasgow.ac.uk and not to the Carnegie Cameron.

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Established in 1901 under a Trust Deed signed by Andrew Carnegie, the Carnegie Trust for the Universities of Scotland aims to provide “funds for improving and extending the opportunities for scientific study and research in the Universities of Scotland”. For over a century, the Trust has funded student fees, scholarships, bursaries and research grants. It operates across all academic disciplines to encourage wider access to higher education and further research in the Scottish universities. With annual funding of around £2.5 million, the Trust is one of the largest educational grant giving charities in Scotland

A member of staff of a Scottish university must nominate applicants. The Trust also administers a small number of Caledonian Research Foundation Scholarships under similar regulations. Nomination forms are available from the Carnegie Trust.

Value of Scholarship(s)

Various

Eligibility

The Carnegie Trust for the Universities of Scotland awards a small number of research scholarships to graduates of Scottish Universities who achieve first-class Honours. Eligibility criteria depends on each scheme offered by the Carnegie Trust. All schemes funded by the Trust are available on their website. https://www.carnegie-trust.org/award-schemes/

Application Procedure

See details of all funding schemes on the Trust's website. https://www.carnegie-trust.org/award-schemes/

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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 of Scholarship(s)

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.

Application Procedure

rio-scholarships@glasgow.ac.uk

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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.

Value of Scholarship(s)

£250 - £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.

Application Procedure

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

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The award pays fees and provides maintenance funding in the form of an income contingent loan. Applicants must meet the eligibility criteria above.

Value of Scholarship(s)

Various

Eligibility

The SAAS provides funding for Scottish domiciled students studying full time postgraduate courses. This means that you will have to have been ordinarily resident in the British Isles for the three years immediately proceeding the academic year in which the course begins. If you are not a UK or EU national you must be settled in the UK as indicated by the Immigration Act of 1971. You must also be ordinarily resident in Scotland at the time of application. Responsibility for the Scottish Studentship Scheme has now been transferred to the AHRB. Previously this was administered by the SAAS.

Application Procedure

Postgraduate Awards
Student Awards Agency for Scotland
Gyleview House
3 Redheughs Rigg
Edinburgh
EH12 9HH

Tel: 0131 244 4667

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Santander Universities UK is a global network, which exists to help provide students with the support they need to become tomorrow's leaders. The Santander fund awards to outstanding students and give them the possibility to travel abroad to continue their studies.

Value of Scholarship(s)

£5000

Eligibility

To be eligible students must

Hold an offer of a place for a one-year postgraduate taught masters at the University of Glasgow.
Be a national of Argentina, Belgium, Brazil, Chile, China, Colombia, England, Germany, Ghana, Mexico, Northern Ireland, Poland, Peru, Portuga,l Puerto Rico, Russia, Scotland, Singapore South Korea, Spain, United Arab Emirates, UK, Uruguay, Venezuela, USA, or Wales.

Application Procedure

Applicants holding offers will be automatically assessed for the scholarship based on academic merit.

Applicants who are being considered for the scholarship will be notified within six weeks of receiving an offer.

There is no separate application form required.

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Scotland’s Saltire Scholarships is a programme of scholarships offered by the Scottish Government in collaboration with Scottish universities. Our chosen scholars are people who aspire to become influential leaders in their future careers. They have wide ranging interests outside their studies and a desire to broaden their personal and academic experience in Scotland.

Scholarships are available to citizens of the following countries: Canada, China (including Hong Kong), India, Pakistan and USA. Saltire Scholars will also have the opportunity to take part in a programme of activities over and above their studies, including dialogue with the academic and business community in Scotland.

Value of Scholarship(s)

£4,000

Eligibility

To be eligible students must

Be a citizen of Canada, China, Hong Kong, India, Pakistan and USA.
Have obtained an offer of a place to study full-time at the University of Glasgow. On-line and distance learning courses are not eligible for funding
Preferably have a place on a one-year postgraduate taught masters
Have not previously completed undergraduate studies at a Scottish University

Application Procedure

To apply please see the Saltire Scholarships website.

The deadline for scholarship applications is Sunday 27 May 2018 midnight (GMT).

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The University of Glasgow will award a total of 40 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, Canada, Egypt, Ghana, India, Indonesia, Japan, Jordan, Kenya, Malaysia, Nigeria, Pakistan, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, USA
A maximum of 5 scholarships are available per country. Clinical courses are not eligible.

Value of Scholarship(s)

£5,000

Eligibility

- obtain a degree equivalent to a UK 2.1 Hons or better
- hold an offer of a place for a postgraduate taught programme in any of the 4 University Colleges
- be classed as International students for fee purposes be a National of Brazil Canada Egypt Ghana Indonesia Japan Jordan Kenya Malaysia Nigeria Pakistan South Korea Taiwan Thailand or United States of America

Application Procedure

Applicants will be automatically assessed for a scholarship. Offers will be made to outstanding applicants for our postgraduate taught programmes based on academic merit. There is no separate application form required.

Students who have been awarded a scholarship will normally be notified within six weeks of making an application. If you do not hear from us within this time, you should assume you have not been awarded a scholarship.

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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. https://cscuk.fcdo.gov.uk/apply/

The scholarship usually covers tuition fee, travel expenses and a stipend. Please refer to the terms and conditions of the scheme you are applying to.

Value of Scholarship(s)

Various

Eligibility

A range of scholarships are available for citizens of Commonwealth countries other than the UK. Check the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission's website for criteria for each schemes. https://cscuk.fcdo.gov.uk/apply/

Application Procedure

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.

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In conjunction with GIC we are pleased to reward our best-performing students who finish the Foundation or Pre-masters course with excellent grades and attendance. This is awarded as a one off tuition fee discount of £3,000

Value of Scholarship(s)

3,000

Eligibility

To be eligible, applicants must

complete the Foundation/Pre-Masters course with excellent grades and attendance
hold an offer of a place for an undergraduate or postgraduate taught programme in the relevant College related to your GIC Pathways course
be classed as International students for fee purposes

Application Procedure

Applicants holding offers by the deadlines below will be automatically assessed for a scholarships based on academic merit, there is no separate application form required. Successful candidates will be contacted early September once the results are published.

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The Graham Trust was established by Charter from the City of Glasgow in 1759 with the original aim of “….distribution to persons of the name of Graham or descendants of persons of that name such sums as they shall just requisite and to put poor boys of the name or descendants of such persons of the name, to schools and trades, in order to enable them to gain a livelihood and to be useful members of society.”

The Trust is administered by Foundation Scotland.

Value of Scholarship(s)

Up to £500

Eligibility

To be eligible applicants must
- Have the surname of Graham
- Be studying at higher/further education establishments in the Glasgow area.

Application Procedure

Complete the Graham Trust Bursary application and return it by email to: linda@foundationscotland.org.uk

Deadline
Typically end of July of each year

For more information contact: linda@foundationscotland.org.uk

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The School of Engineering is pleased to offer International Academic Excellence Awards for any of our MSc Programmes.

The full list of programmes is available at: https://www.gla.ac.uk/schools/engineering/postgraduate/

All international applicants who have an unconditional offer, and have completed the application form, will be considered on merit.

Value of Scholarship(s)

2,000

Eligibility

All international applicants who have an unconditional offer, and have completed the application form, will be considered on merit.

Application Procedure

Applicants must have an unconditional offer and have completed and returned the application form.

The application form is found at the following website:

https://www.gla.ac.uk/postgraduate/feesandfunding/fundingyourstudies/#/internationalstudents

Deadline for submissions is Friday 31st May 2013

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The Aga Khan Foundation provides a limited number of scholarships each year for postgraduate studies to outstanding students from select developing countries who have no other means of financing their studies, in order to prepare them for employment, primarily within the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN).
The Foundation gives priority to requests for Master's level courses but may consider applications for PhD programmes, in the case of outstanding students who are highly recommended for doctoral studies by their professors and who need a PhD for the fulfilment of their career objectives (academic or research oriented).
Applications for short-term courses are not considered; neither are applications from students who have already started their course of study.

To be eligible applicants must
- Be nationals of the following countries: Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Syria, Egypt, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Madagascar and Mozambique. May also be considered those originally from these countries but currently living in France, Portugal, UK, USA and Canada, who are interested in development-related studies and who have no other means of financing their education.
- Demonstrate consistently excellent academic records
- Show evidence of genuine financial need
- Have obtained admission to a highly reputable university or programme of study
- Establish relevance of the field of study to AKDN’s focus areas
- Provide thoughtful and coherent educational and career plans, their extra-curricular interests and achievements, potential to achieve their goals and likelihood to succeed in a foreign academic environment.
- Have some years of work experience in their field of interest.

Preference is given to students under 30 years of age.

Scholarships are awarded on a 50% grant : 50% loan basis.
The Foundation assists students with tuition fees and living expenses only. The cost of travel is not included in AKF scholarships. Funding for PhD programmes is only provided for the first two years of study, after which the students are expected to find alternative sources of assistance. Financial assistance is provided according to the needs of students, but the International Scholarship Programme must be considered a lender of last resort. Preference is given to those who have been able to secure some funding from alternative sources.

Value of Scholarship(s)

50% grant : 50% loan basis

Eligibility

- Be nationals of the following countries: Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Syria, Egypt, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Madagascar and Mozambique. May also be considered those originally from these countries but currently living in France, Portugal, UK, USA and Canada, who are interested in development-related studies and who have no other means of financing their education.
- Demonstrate consistently excellent academic records
- Show evidence of genuine financial need
- Have obtained admission to a highly reputable university or programme of study
- Establish relevance of the field of study to AKDN’s focus areas

Application Procedure

Application forms can be obtained as of 1st January from AKF offices or Aga Khan Education Services/Boards in the applicant’s country of current residence.
The application procedures of AKF's International Scholarship Programme are decentralised. Completed applications should be returned to the agency from which the form was obtained. They should not be sent to Geneva.
Applicants should be prepared to be interviewed by local Scholarship Committees about their financial situation, their academic performance, extra-curricular achievements and career plans. Applications and Interview reports of shortlisted candidates are sent to Geneva for the final selection.
The annual Scholarship Selection Meeting takes place in late June or early July and the Aga Khan Foundation notifies all students of the outcome of their application shortly thereafter.

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The College of Science and Engineering is offering ten scholarships worth £10,000 each towards tuition fees for academically excellent students wishing to study an Undergraduate or Postgraduate Taught programme within the College’s programme portfolio.

Value of Scholarship(s)

£10,000

Eligibility

The scholarships will be awarded to applicants from Egypt, India, Indonesia, Lebanon, Malaysia, Mexico, and Thailand. They are open to students applying to all undergraduate and postgraduate taught programmes within the College of Science and Engineering at the University of Glasgow.

Scholarship criteria: academic excellence and personal achievement. Applicants must hold a conditional or unconditional offer in order to be considered. Candidates will be evaluated on the basis of their academic qualifications.

Application Procedure

Applicants holding offers by the 30 April will be automatically assessed for a scholarships based on academic merit. Applicants who are being considered will be notified within two weeks of this date.

No separate application form required.

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The College of Sciences and Engineering Graduate School offers a range of scholarships and funding opportunities each year.

Value of Scholarship(s)

Variable

Eligibility

Check the Graduate School website for further information. https://www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/scienceengineering/graduateschool/scholarships/

Application Procedure

For more information contact: scieng-gradschool@glasgow.ac.uk

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The Leverhulme Trade Charities Trust Postgraduate Bursaries are designed to provide support for eligible UK students i.e. those who are (or who are connected with) Commercial Travellers, Grocers or Chemists, in financial need undertaking full-time Postgraduate degree courses at institutions in the United Kingdom, leading to recognised qualifications (e.g. PhD/MSc). Bursaries will generally be awarded for either the whole of a postgraduate course or its remaining duration. They will not generally be awarded for periods prior to this.

Funds are intended for those in financial hardship requiring funds for tuition and examination fees, travel costs, study materials and accommodation. The continuation of bursary payments is conditional on the student continuing their full-time registration, their satisfactory academic performance and there being no material change of their financial circumstances.

Value:
Up to £5,000. This amount may be adjusted according to the applicant’s personal financial need and to the amount of funds available.

Bursaries will be paid to the university rather than directly to the student. This payment will be made after the receipt of an invoice or a letter requesting the funds.
This document should indicate the student’s name and period of each claim. Any unspent funds should be returned if a student fails to complete their course or the host institution decides to terminate the course for any reason. The host institution should submit a brief report by the beginning of September following the end of the academic year. This report should state that the academic progress of the student has been satisfactory, that the student’s financial situation has remained unchanged and that the host institution will continue to administer the award and keep the Trust informed of any relevant changes.

Value of Scholarship(s)

Up to £5,000

Eligibility

- normally have been resident in the United Kingdom
- either be (or be the son or daughter, spouse, widow or widower of) a Commercial Traveller, Chemist, or Grocer, according to the definitions (“the eligible individual”).
- provide justification for their reasons for applying for a bursary and submit with their application form the "Declaration and Justification of Financial Need" form signed by the eligible individual.
- be registered for any full-time postgraduate degree course at a higher or further education institution in the UK

Application Procedure

Submit an online application https://grants.leverhulme-trade.org.uk/Login.aspx?ReturnUrl=%2fIndex.aspx

Deadline: 1 October each year

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The University of Glasgow awards Postgraduate Talent Scholarships each academic year to support students who could face financial difficulties in taking up their place to study at the University. The value of each scholarship is £2,000 and they are for students undertaking a one or two year Taught Masters programme, in any of the University’s Colleges. For two year Taught Masters programmes, the scholarship is available in year one only.

Value of Scholarship(s)

£2,000

Eligibility

To be eligible applicants must
◾intend to commence a full-time postgraduate Taught Masters programme in September 2018.
◾not previously have undertaken postgraduate study.
◾provide evidence of excellent academic achievement in their undergraduate studies (i.e. 2:1 degree classification, or above).
◾not be in receipt of a University scholarship.

Application Procedure

Application forms will be available from 1st April 2018.

For more information contact: mrio-scholarships@glasgow.ac.uk

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Description:
Lloyd's Register Foundation is an independent charity working to achieve advances in transportation, science, engineering and technology education, training and research worldwide for the benefit of all. The Lloyd’s Register Foundation Scholarships are prestigious scholarships which support high-achieving students studying a postgraduate taught Masters in the College of Science and Engineering.

Value of Scholarship(s)

Tuition fee waiver for home and international students

Eligibility

To be eligible applicants must
- hold an offer for one of the eligible programmes
- hold, or expect to achieve, an undergraduate degree equivalent to a UK First Class Honours undergraduate degree

The Scholarship is open to Home/EU/International applicants.

Application Procedure

Email your Case for Support to scieng-gradschool@glasgow.ac.uk

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Description:
The Clark (Mile-End) Bursary Fund is a charitable endowment which was established in 1868. It is now governed by Rules laid down in a a 1974 Scheme (as varied with the consent of the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator in 2013). It provides a few grants each year to students studying in the Universities of Glasgow or Strathclyde.

Deadline:
31 October each year

Value of Scholarship(s)

£750 - £2,000

Eligibility

Awards are open to all students of the University. In terms of the Scheme rules the Governors tend to give preference to students entering their first year at University but this is not a rigid rule.
They are granted at the discretion of the Governors of the Fund on the basis of merit and promise and following interview.

Application Procedure

How to apply:
Clark (Mile-End) Application Forms should be submitted to the Clerk on the prescribed form for consideration at the annual meeting of
the Governors in November. Interviews are held at the Governors’ meeting in November.

Contact:
David Reith
Clark (Mile-End) Bursary Fund
Caledonian Exchange - 19A Canning Street
Edinburgh EH3 8HE
Email: david.reiths@lindsays.co.uk

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Description:
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 and potential leaders of professional, academic and artistic excellence who are recognised in their field.

Value of Scholarship(s)

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

Eligibility

Awards are made to 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.

Application Procedure

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

Deadline

See details on the Commission's website

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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 programmes and one for specific programmes proposed by the candidate.

Value of Scholarship(s)

Variable

Eligibility

Candidates must be
- Indian nationals
- be resident in India at time of applying have completed a first degree in India
- be under 30 years old on 1st July in the year of application

Application Procedure

Further information on the scholarship and the application can be found on the Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation website. https://www.inlaksfoundation.org/scholarships/how-to-apply/ _Scholarship

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The School aims to attract academically talented students from around the world to study a postgraduate taught programme and provide them with an intellectually demanding, research and industry-informed education. Guaranteed excellence scholarships are available to international candidates with a 1st class UK-equivalent honours degree of 75% and above. Separate application for this scholarship is not required.

Value of Scholarship(s)

£5000

Eligibility

- be classed as international for fee purposes
- hold a conditional or unconditional offer for a Computing Science postgraduate taught programme

Application Procedure

Applicants will be automatically assessed for a scholarship. Offers will be madeto outstanding applicants based on academic merit. There is no separate application form required.

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The University of Glasgow offer a £1000 fee discount to international students undertaking a new one year full-time postgraduate taught masters programmes.

Value of Scholarship(s)

£1000

Eligibility

Full-time and distance learning. The scholarships are open to students who are self-funded. Students can only be in receipt of one scholarship at a time.

Application Procedure

The discount is applied at registration. No additional application is required.

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The University of Glasgow award a total of 40 postgraduate scholarships worth £5,000. Scholarships are available to students entering any of the University’s colleges and are awarded as a tuition fee discount.

Value of Scholarship(s)

£5,000

Eligibility

- obtain a degree equivalent to a UK 2.1 Hons or better
- hold an offer of a place for a postgraduate taught programme in any of the 4 University Colleges
- be classed as International students for fee purposes be a National of Brazil Canada Egypt Ghana Indonesia Japan Jordan Kenya Malaysia Nigeria Pakistan South Korea Taiwan Thailand or United States of America

Application Procedure

Applicants will be automatically assessed for a scholarship. Offers will be made to outstanding applicants for our postgraduate taught programmes based on academic merit. There is no separate application form required.

Students who have been awarded a scholarship will normally be notified within six weeks of making an application. If you do not hear from us within this time, you should assume you have not been awarded a scholarship.

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The Mexican National Bank (Banco de Mexico) 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. See the FIDERH website for further information.

Value of Scholarship(s)

15% off international tuition fee

Eligibility

Candidates must be

Mexican nationals
in receipt of a FIDERH loan undertaking a one-year full-time postgraduate taught programme or a one-year full-time postgraduate research programme

Application Procedure

The discount is applied at registration. No additional application is required.

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The Trustees of the Canadian Centennial Scholarship Fund (CCSF) are pleased to announce the availability of funds for awards (£2000-£5000) to Canadian men and women for the academic year commencing in September 2018. These awards are for academic and artistic studies in the UK, and are exclusively for students who have already commenced their multiyear studies in the UK. Up to 16 awards may be given, and include The Mary LeMessurier award for the study of History and the Belle Shenkman award for the Study of Arts.

Value of Scholarship(s)

£2000-£5000

Eligibility

(Previous applicants may re-apply)

To qualify for a CCSF award, an applicant must:

1. Be a Canadian citizen.

2. Be currently enrolled full-time in a multi-year postgraduate programme, and at the time of application be attending a UK university or similar institution, and have completed at least one full time term of study.

3. Be able to demonstrate academic excellence.

4. Require funds to complete their studies.

Application Procedure

APPLICATION FORM

The application form can be found at https://www.canadianscholarshipfund.co.uk/information-for-students/

INTERVIEWS

Face to Face interviews for candidates who are short-listed will be held in a central London location. Students must make themselves available in person for interview to be eligible.

Interviews will be held on 21st May, 2018.

INFORMATION FOR STUDENTS

Full details regarding eligibility, required documentation, schedule and deadline, the application form and rules for submission can be found in the Information for Students section at https://www.canadianscholarshipfund.co.uk/

DEADLINE

Applications and all relevant material (including references and transcripts) must be received no later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday March 9th, 2018. There are no extensions.

The Canadian Centennial Scholarship Fund was established in 1967 and is funded by the Maple Leaf Trust, Canada House, Trafalgar Square, London, SW1Y 5BJ.

EMAIL ADDRESS FOR ENQUIRIES AND ELECTRONIC APPLICATION SUBMISSIONS:

For more information contact: scholarship@canadianscholarshipfund.co.uk

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The University of Glasgow offer discounts to all successful Fundacion para el Futuro de Colombia (Colfuturo) scholars who enrol at the University of Glasgow to complete a postgraduate programme.

Value of Scholarship(s)

20% discount to Masters & PhD students

Eligibility

The discount will be applied only if applicants

are Colombian Nationals
are classed as International students for fee purposes
are funded by a full Colfuturo scholarship
enrol on a postgraduate programme at the University of Glasgow

Application Procedure

The discount is applied at registration. No additional application is required.

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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 online application forms are available from the Marshall website.

Value of Scholarship(s)

Full Scholarship: University tuition fees, cost of living expenses, annual book grant, thesis grant,

Eligibility

Open to US citizens holding a first degree from an accredited four-year college or university in the USA with a minimum GPA of 3.7 AND applying in any discipline leading to the award of a degree from any British University.

Application Procedure

Check the Marshall Scholarship website.

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 offer a 30% discount to all successful CONACyT scholars who enrol at the University of Glasgow to complete a postgraduate programme.

Value of Scholarship(s)

30% off tuition fee

Eligibility

The discount will be applied only if applicants

are Mexican Nationals
are classed as International students for fee purposes
are funded by a full CONACyT scholarship
enrol on a postgraduate programme at the University of Glasgow

Application Procedure

The discount is applied at registration. No additional application is required.

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The University of Glasgow offers a 25% discount to all successful CONICyT scholars who enrol at the University of Glasgow to complete a postgraduate programme

Value of Scholarship(s)

25% off tuition fee

Eligibility

The discount will be applied only if applicants
are Chilean Nationals
are classed as International students for fee purposes
are funded by a full CONICyT scholarship
enrol on a postgraduate programme at the University of Glasgow

Application Procedure

The discount is applied at registration. No additional application is required.

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The Daiwa Anglo-Japanese Foundation is a UK charity, established in 1988 with a generous benefaction from Daiwa Securities Co Ltd. The Foundation’s purpose is to support closer links between Britain and Japan. It does this by

making grants available to individuals, institutions and organisations to promote links between the UK and Japan across all fields of activity
enabling British and Japanese students and academics to further their education through exchanges and other bilateral initiatives
awarding Daiwa Scholarships for British graduates to study and undertake work placements in Japan
organising a year-round programme of events to increase understanding of Japan in the UK. Daiwa Foundation Japan House, the London-based headquarters, acts as a centre for UK-Japan relations in Britain by offering a wide programme of lectures, seminars, book launches, courses and exhibitions as well as meeting rooms for Japan-related activities and facilities for visiting academics. The Foundation is represented in Japan by its Tokyo Office, which provides local assistance to Daiwa Scholars and administers grant applications from Japan. It also handles general enquiries and forms part of the network of organisations supporting links between the UK and Japan.
Further information about the foundation is available on their website.

Value of Scholarship(s)

Variable

Eligibility

Grant-giving is carried out via the various programmes and a unique 19-month programme of language study, work placement and homestay in Japan. See the Foundation’s website for details of the various schemes.

Application Procedure

See the Foundation’s website for details.

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Dyefor are offering a £1,250 grant to an undergraduate or postgraduate student in the UK. This award is designed to help with University costs and kickstart their entrepreneurial journey.

Value of Scholarship(s)

1250

Eligibility

The Scholarship Program is open only to legal residents of the United Kingdom who are eighteen (18) years of age or older at the time of application and who are currently enrolled in an accredited post-secondary institution of higher learning (e.g., university or business school).

Current employees, officers, directors and agents of Dyefor and its related companies and members of their immediate families (defined as spouse, parents, siblings and children) and persons residing at the same address are not eligible to apply.

Application Procedure

To enter, submit a complete scholarship Application to scholarships@dyefor.com as detailed online at Dyefor’s Website no later than the Deadline. Limit one (1) Application per person.

Application must include:

You must submit 3 documents below.

Essay or Video - 500-1000 words essay or short 1-2 minute video about how our scholarship could help you develop your business idea.
Proof of Academic Achievement - ABB grade of above in A Levels of equivalent alternative qualification.
Reference - one letter of recommendation from a tutor or similar.
Proof of full-time enrolment at an accredited university or business school in the United Kingdom

please email taintedlipsltd@gmail.com with the above 3 documents by 30 June 2018. by submitting your application, you agree to the terms and conditions of the scholarship.

The University of Glasgow is offering 4 scholarships (one per college) for applicants to the University who are staying in the UK on humanitarian grounds and are facing challenges in progressing onto Higher Education. The scholarship is open to prospective undergraduate and postgraduate students of the University of Glasgow applying for entry in 2018. The scholarship meets the full cost of tuition fees for the duration of your programme as well providing an additional £5,000 per year stipend, if the eligibilty criteria for university accommodation is met this will also be provided for the duration of your degree. For more information on the accommodation criteria please see the Residential Services section on the website.

We are also offering 4 scholarships to students who hold refugee status. This scholarship is awarded as a £5000 per year stipend toward living costs per year of study.

Value of Scholarship(s)

The Scholarship provides: Full tuition fee waiver for the duration of study £5,000 per year stipend

Eligibility

Hold a conditional or unconditional offer for study at the University of Glasgow for 2018-2019; and
have submitted, or are the dependant of someone who has submitted, an application to the Home Office for recognition as a Refugee under the 1951 UN Convention on the Status of Refugees (hereafter “The Convention”) and not yet received a decision from the Home Office on that application; or
have been offered leave to remain in the UK on the grounds of Article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights or under Paragraphs 276ADE – 276DH of the UK Immigration Rules

Application Procedure

To apply contact mrio-scholarships@glasgow.ac.uk for further information.

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Idealo is awarding 10 scholarships with a total value of almost £80,000. Each of the 10 recipients will receive financial support of £650 a month for a whole year to put towards their studies.

Value of Scholarship(s)

The scholarship will provide you with £650 per month and will be paid directly to the recipient by i

Eligibility

Students of all disciplines, who are enrolled at a recognised university, are encouraged to apply for the idealo scholarship. The main criterion that idealo will be looking for, is having a special skill that is being put to good use for a particular purpose.

Application Procedure

Complete the application form with your basic information.
Submit a short video or short essay: to introduce yourself and tell us about your extraordinary talent.
You can upload your video to all the usual portals (YouTube, Vimeo etc.), then include the link in your application form (max. 1 minute long).
There’s a space on the application form for you to include your essay (max. 1,000 characters including spaces).
Attach an up-to-date version of your CV.
Applications will only be accepted in the form of a fully-completed online application. Applications via e-mail will not be considered.
The deadline for sending your online application is 15.04.2018. Once all applications have been received, 30 finalists will be selected from 16.04.2018 and 30.04.2018. Between 14.05.2018 and 18.05.2018, each of the finalists will be invited to visit idealo HQ in Berlin, Germany (travel expenses are covered) as part of the final selection process.

Please see the idealo Scholarship for Pioneers of Tomorrow for more details.

For more information contact: pioneer@european-funding-guide.eu

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The University of Glasgow is delighted to offer a range of scholarships of £500 for those who are undertaking a summer school programme

Value of Scholarship(s)

40 x £500

Eligibility

Available to students who are taking part in an international summer school.

Application Procedure

TBC

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The University of Glasgow has a total of 8 PGT Excellence Awards available to UK and EU Students. Scholarships are available to students entering any of the University’s colleges and are awarded as a tuition fee discount.

Value of Scholarship(s)

£5000

Eligibility

To be eligible, applicants must
demonstrate academic excellence and achieve grades equivalent to UK 1st Class Honours
hold an offer of a place for a postgraduate taught programme for admission in 2018
be classed as Home/EU and RUK for fee purposes

Application Procedure

Applicants holding offers will assessed for a scholarship based on academic merit. There is no separate application form required

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The "Pioneer" scholarship program will award students who’ve achieved something extraordinary or who aspire to do so—those who have demonstrated exceptional social skills, charitable engagement, special talents, or outstanding achievements.

Some ideas of who we are looking for:

Are you a volunteer who rolls up their sleeves and gets involved to help those in need?
Were you a child prodigy who developed their first app aged 12?
Perhaps you’re a maths whizz who could rival Alan Turing in solving sums?
Are you a dedicated participant in projects aimed at making the world a more sustainable place?
Do you have a knack for diplomacy that would be at home at the UN?
Maybe you founded a start-up at 17, just because you believed in your idea. Even if it was a huge fail, you’d do it again in a heartbeat

Value of Scholarship(s)

We are awarding 10 scholarships with a total value of almost £80,000. Each of the 10 recipients will

Eligibility

We are searching for students who have done amazing things with their special skill or passion that set them apart from their peers. If you are super creative, socially engaged and keen to combine your talent and passion to change the world, then you may be exactly what we are looking for.

Application Procedure

Visit:

Scholarships For Pioneers of Tomorrow

Complete the application form with your basic information.
Submit a short video or short essay: to introduce yourself and tell us about your extraordinary talent.
You can upload your video to all the usual portals (YouTube, Vimeo etc.), then include the link in your application form (max. 1 minute long).
There’s a space on the application form for you to include your essay (max. 1,000 characters including spaces).
Attach an up-to-date version of your CV.
Applications will only be accepted in the form of a fully-completed online application. Applications via e-mail will not be considered.

The Selection Process
The deadline for sending us your online application is 15.04.2018. Once all applications have been received, our jury will select 30 finalists from 16.04.2018 and 30.04.2018.
Between 14.05.2018 and 18.05.2018, each of the finalists will be invited to visit us at idealo HQ in Berlin, Germany (don’t worry, we’ve got the travel expenses covered!) as part of the final selection process.

10 winners will each receive a scholarship to becoming a pioneer of tomorrow!

For more information contact: pioneer@european-funding-guide.eu

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The University of Glasgow is pleased to award 2 Sir Fitzroy Maclean Postgraduate scholarships worth £4500 each.

Sir Fitzroy Maclean was a Scottish soldier, author and politician. Awarded an Honorary degree of DLitt from the University in 1969, Sir Fitzroy Maclean had a long relationship with the University before he died in 1996. In 1997 a scholarship with respect to Sir Fitzroy’s interests and passions, and lecture series were created in his memory.

Value of Scholarship(s)

£3000 fee discount + £1500 stipend paid in December and April

Eligibility

To be eligible applicants must:

be a national of one of the countries linked to Sir Fitzroy’s interests: Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Georgia, Uzbekistan, Moldova, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Croatia, Serbia, and Montenegro
hold an offer for any Postgraduate taught programme
The award is for one year and must be used in the year of the award; it cannot be deferred or transferred

Application Procedure

There is no separate application form. Applicants who have an offer of a place for a postgraduate programme will automatically considered for an award.

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The College of Social Sciences offer discounts to South West University of Finance and Economics who wish to complete a taught Masters programme in social Sciences at the University of Glasgow. Graduates enrolling at the University will receive a 10% discount. Graduates who completed a Study Abroad year at the University of Glasgow and who wish to continue on to a Masters programme will receive a 15% discount.

Value of Scholarship(s)

15% for those who completed a Study Abroad programme and enrolling on a Masters 10% for direct entry

Eligibility

To be qualify, applicants must

be South West University of Finance and Economics graduates
be classed as International students for fee purposes
enrol on a Social Sciences taught Masters programme at the University of Glasgow

Application Procedure

The discount is applied at registration. No additional application is required.

For more information contact: pgadmissions@glasgow.ac.uk

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The University of Glasgow offer a 10% discount to student of Tianjin University of Finance and Economics who wish to participate in the Study Abroad programme at the University of Glasgow.

Value of Scholarship(s)

10% off tuition fee

Eligibility

To be qualify, applicants must

be a Tianjin University of Finance and Economics student
enrol on the Study Abroad programme in Social Sciences at the University of Glasgow

Application Procedure

The discount is applied at registration. No additional application is required.

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The University of Glasgow has 10 International Leadership Scholarships available to international (non-EU) students starting a postgraduate taught Masters programme in any discipline in September 2018. The scholarship is awarded as a tuition fees discount.

Value of Scholarship(s)

£10,000

Eligibility

To be eligible, applicants must

demonstrate academic excellence and achieve grades equivalent to UK 1st Class Honours
hold an offer of a place for a postgraduate taught programme for admission in 2018
be classed as International students for fee purposes

Application Procedure

Applicants holding offers will be automatically assessed for the scholarship based on academic merit.

Applicants who are being considered for the scholarship will be notified within six weeks of receiving an offer.

There is no separate application form required.

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For September 2018 academic session we are offering 8 scholarship worth the full tuition fee of a one year Masters programme to offer holders from Africa.

If you study here you will benefit from our extensive knowledge, state-of-the-art facilities and pioneering teaching methods. Studying at Glasgow will prepare you for a wide variety of careers that are in demand internationally.

Value of Scholarship(s)

Full fee waiver. 2 per College

Eligibility

This scholarship is open to applicants from Africa applying to all on-campus Masters programmes . Applicants will be evaluated on the basis of their application for admission and must:

be resident in Africa at time of applying have completed a first degree in Africa
demonstrate academic excellence and achieve grades equivalent to a degree equivalent to a UK 2:1 Hons or better

Application Procedure

Applicants will be automatically assessed for a scholarship based on academic merit. Applicants who are being considered for the scholarship will usually hear within 6-8 weeks of applying for the programme.

Offer holders who are being considered for the scholarship will be contacted and asked to submit a 400 word personal statement detailing:

why you have selected the programme at the University of Glasgow
why you merit the funded-place (e.g. academic/personal achievement)
how you will benefit from it (e.g. employment prospects, financial relief, etc.)
Note: Your personal statement should be around 400 words and include your full name and applicant number.

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The University of Glasgow has a total of 20 Chancellors Awards available. The Award is available to students entering any of the University’s Colleges and are awarded as a tuition fee discount.

Value of Scholarship(s)

Upto £10,000

Eligibility

To be eligible, applicants must

obtain a degree equivalent to a UK 2.1 Hons or better
hold an offer of a place for a postgraduate taught programme in any of the 4 University Colleges
be classed as International students for fee purposes

Application Procedure

Applicants holding offers will be automatically assessed for the scholarship based on academic merit.

Applicants who are being considered for the scholarship will be notified within six weeks of receiving an offer.

There is no separate application form required.

The University offers a number of prizes, bursaries and scholarships to current students of the University. A list is available from the University of Glasgow Senate website.

Value of Scholarship(s)

Variable

Eligibility

Each scheme will stipulate its eligibility criteria. Generally to be eligible applicants must

Be graduating students
Not be in receipt of other University bursaries or scholarships without the permission of the Senate

Application Procedure

Most prizes, bursaries and scholarships are awarded on the recommendation of Heads of Departments, Faculties or Boards of Examiners, however, in some cases, students (or in certain cases, staff) should apply individually. See scheme descriptions for information.

Deadline
Variable

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Eligible University of Glasgow students of the collaborative programmes in partnership with Singapore Institute of Technology will be awarded a scholarship, in the form of a tuition fee discount, to study an MSc within the College of Science and Engineering at the University of Glasgow’s home campus.

Students with a First-Class Honours BSc or BEng degree will be awarded a UoG-SIT Scholarship of £3500 (S$7,000*).

Students with an Upper Second-Class Honours BSc or BEng degree will be awarded a UoG-SIT Scholarship of £2500 (S$5,000*).

* Values in S$ subject to change depending on exchange rate at the date of payment.

Value of Scholarship(s)

S$5000-S$7000* * Values in S$ subject to change depending on exchange rate at the date of payment

Eligibility

To be Eligible, applicants must be

University of Glasgow students from one of the collaborative programmes offered in partnership with SIT
holding either a first-class or upper second-class honours BSc or BEng degree.

Application Procedure

The discount is applied at registration. No application required.

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