Masters | Scholarship for Nigerians and Africans - Part 17

University of Manchester Equity and Merit Scholarships: Business and Management, Engineering, Life Sciences, and Development

/ March 14, 2011 Leave a Comment

In 2010-11, the University has 76 Bangladeshi students enrolled on courses: 43 undergraduates and 33 postgraduates. Subject areas being studied include Business and Management, Engineering, Life Sciences, and Development. The University of Manchester is pleased to invite applications for a total of five scholarships for postgraduate taught Masters starting in September 2011. The scholarships are intended to support students from Bangladesh who would not otherwise be able to study in the UK. The selection process is managed on behalf of the University by British Council in Dhaka. The scholarships cover full tuition fees, return international airfares and living expenses. Awards are available in a range of subjects including science and engineering, textiles, medical and life sciences, education and the environment.
Eligibility: The scholarships are aimed at applicants from disadvantaged backgrounds. Applicants should:

  • Be a resident citizen of Bangladesh and have not previously studied or worked abroad;
  • Be aged below 35 years at the time of application;
  • Have an honours/degree and a Masters degree from a public university (including national and open universities) with a minimum overall score of 70% for science and engineering subjects, and 55% for arts and social sciences; candidates with a minimum overall score of 70% in a Bachelor degree in textiles are eligible to apply; candidates who have studied for either an undergraduate or postgraduate degree at a private university are not eligible to apply;
  • Have an overall IELTS score of 6.5 ((Please note, MA Education; MA TESOL; Environmental Impact Assessment & Management; Planning; and Urban Regeneration and Development all require IELTS 7.0);
  • Be committed to returning home and able to demonstrate the potential to make positive impact on the future of Bangladesh;
  • Have a clear idea how studying in the UK would benefit both his/her career and Bangladesh as a whole.

    • Scholarship Application Deadline: 20 March 2011

    Further Scholarship Information and Application

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    University of the Witwatersrand Postgraduate Merit Award 2011, South Africa

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    University Postgraduate Merit Awards will be awarded on the basis of academic merit..Students who register for postgraduate diplomas, BEd, LLB degrees or GDE are not eligible for University Postgraduate Merit Awards.

    Please note that the normal maximum tenure of a postgraduate merit award is:
    a) Doctors (Post-Masters) – three years
    b) Doctors (Post-Honours) – four years
    c) Masters – two years
    d) Honours – one year

    A postgraduate merit awardee/bursar is obliged to work for a minimum of six and a maximum of nine hours per week in the University Department/School.

    There is a minimum academic requirement for a University Postgraduate Merit Award and applicants should consult the rules.

    Scholarship Application Deadline: 30 April 2011 for July/September enrolment

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    2011 Charles Darwin International Scholarships for Medical Students, UK

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    Up to 50 prestigious Charles Darwin Postgraduate Research Scholarships will be awarded for session 2011-2012.
    Each award will cover between £5,000 and £25,000 per annum and can be used towards tuition fees, stipend and/or laboratory costs.

    Eligibility

    The awards are open to overseas students undertaking a research degree within the College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine.
    Applicants must be liable to pay tuition fees at the rate applicable to overseas students and must have already applied for admission to a full-time three year PhD; or a four year PhD; or a 1+3 (Masters + PhD) programme.

    Scholarship Application Deadline: 31 March 2011

    Further Scholarship Information and Application

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