Masters Degree | Scholarship for Nigerians and Africans - Part 58

2011 Research Degree Scholarships at Hull University Business School, UK

The following scholarships are available for students studying on our PhD programmes. Three scholarships that each pay the fees to the value of UK/EU tuition fees, irrespective of the nationality of the scholarship winner, and stipend to a maximum of three years. Applicants who:

  • have applied and received confirmation of an offer to study on the MPhil/PhD programme at Hull University Business School
  • are able to commence their studies in September 2011.
  • Competitive, awarded on the basis of best overall application, research proposal and fit with the school’s research strategy. Complete and submit the scholarship application form, as directed on the form, along with the following (note: applications submitted without full documentation will not be considered): A research proposal of approximately 3,000 words (excluding referencing) detailing excellent knowledge of subject literature and research methods. The research proposal should be properly referenced utilising Harvard referencing style. A covering letter to accompany the completed application form outlining your case for the scholarship award. A current detailed CV, identifying any research employment or experience and, where applicable, details of conference presentations or publications.

    Scholarship Application Deadline: 17 May 2011

    Further Scholarship Information and Application

    IISc. Summer Fellowship in Science and Engineering for SC/ST Students – 2011, India

    ST/ST students studying I year M.Sc in science disciplines (Biological Sciences/ Physics, Chemistry/ Mathematics) or III year B.E./B.Tech or equivalent degree, during the academic year 2010-11.

    Selection Criteria:

    IISc. will evolve a suitable criteria for selecting the candidates for the programme.

    Financial Support:

    IISc. will provide:
    – Travelling allowance equivalent to II Class train fare from College/residence to IISc. and back.
    – Free board and lodging (on shared basis) at IISc.
    – Fellowship of Rs.5,000/- and a book grant of Rs.1500/-

    Selected candidates will work with one of the IISc Faculty members and learn various techniques used in research for a period of one month during May-June 2011.

    Scholarship Application Deadline:15 April 2011

    Further Scholarship Information and Application

    International Excellence Award in the Department of Civil Engineering, University of Strathclyde, UK

    For September 2011 entry, 1 x £1,000 International Excellence Award is available to an outstanding-calibre overseas student for the MSc and MRes degrees offered by the Department of Civil Engineering. In order to be eligible for short-listing for one of these prestigious awards, you should submit a one page supporting statement  via the Department’s application process (please access the link below). The award will be allocated based on quality, but early application is advisable. Please click on the link here for details on how to apply. The Department of Civil Engineering/David Livingstone Centre for Sustainability is offering a £1,000 award to attract the best international student to our innovative MSc and MRes courses.
    Strathclyde is a leading technological University and the Department of Civil Engineering has unique postgraduate programmes on offer: the MSc in Environmental Entrepreneurship is the first in Europe; the MSc in Environmental Forensics is supported by the best-equipped environmental forensics labs in the UK; and the syllabus of the MSc in Geotechnics has been designed in consultation with industry to incorporate the most modern methods of analysis, using industry-standard software, such as PLAXIS, ReWard and GeoSlope.
    The 2014 Commonwealth Games, the Clyde Waterfront Regeneration and the Sustainable Glasgow Programme make Glasgow a ‘happening place’ for the study of Civil Engineering and environmental-related topics. With its vibrant City Centre location and easy access to stunning Scottish countryside, the University of Strathclyde is the ideal place to undertake a one-year postgraduate degree.

    Scholarship Application Deadline: The closing date for applications for the International Excellence Award is expected to be late May 2011.

    Further Scholarship Information and Application