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2011 Commonwealth Shared Scholarship at Sheffield Hallam University, UK: Bioscience , Physiotherapy, Health and social care, Environment, Hospitality and tourism, Human resources , Business and management

Sheffield Hallam University participates in the CSSS Scheme and welcomes applications from students for this prestigious award. The award covers tuition fees, living and travel costs for the duration of a Masters course. Sheffield Hallam University participates in the CSSS Scheme and welcomes applications from students for this prestigious award. The award covers tuition fees, living and travel costs for the duration of a Masters course. In 2011/12 Sheffield Hallam University is going to allocate three CSSS scholarships. Three CSSS scholarships are available for the academic year 2011/12 (September intake). The deadline for applications is 15 April 2011 Guidance on how to apply can be found on the CSSS website. To apply, follow the link ‘Click here to access the system’ which can be found near the bottom of the page. Please ensure that all necessary documents are included in your application as failure to do so will delay your application and reduce your chances of success.

Eligibility: To meet Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (CSC) eligibility criteria, candidates must

  • be nationals of (or permanently domiciled in) a Commonwealth developing country, and not be currently living or studying in a developed country
  • hold a first degree at either first or upper second class level
  • be sufficiently fluent in English to pursue the course
  • have not previously studied for one year or more in a developed country
  • not be employed by a government department (at national level) or a fully/partially state-owned corporation/government agency (employees of universities are normally acceptable however)
  • be able to confirm in writing that neither they nor their families would otherwise be able to pay for the proposed course of study

Scholarship Application Deadline: 30 June 2011

Further Scholarship Information and Application

2011 Commonwealth Shared Scholarship at Sheffield Hallam University, UK: Bioscience , Physiotherapy, Health and social care, Environment, Hospitality and tourism, Human resources , Business

Sheffield Hallam University participates in the CSSS Scheme and welcomes applications from students for this prestigious award. The award covers tuition fees, living and travel costs for the duration of a Masters course. Sheffield Hallam University participates in the CSSS Scheme and welcomes applications from students for this prestigious award. The award covers tuition fees, living and travel costs for the duration of a Masters course. In 2011/12 Sheffield Hallam University is going to allocate three CSSS scholarships. Three CSSS scholarships are available for the academic year 2011/12 (September intake). The deadline for applications is 15 April 2011 Guidance on how to apply can be found on the CSSS website. To apply, follow the link ‘Click here to access the system’ which can be found near the bottom of the page. Please ensure that all necessary documents are included in your application as failure to do so will delay your application and reduce your chances of success.

Eligibility: To meet Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (CSC) eligibility criteria, candidates must

  • be nationals of (or permanently domiciled in) a Commonwealth developing country, and not be currently living or studying in a developed country
  • hold a first degree at either first or upper second class level
  • be sufficiently fluent in English to pursue the course
  • have not previously studied for one year or more in a developed country
  • not be employed by a government department (at national level) or a fully/partially state-owned corporation/government agency (employees of universities are normally acceptable however)
  • be able to confirm in writing that neither they nor their families would otherwise be able to pay for the proposed course of study

Scholarship Application Deadline: 30 June 2011

Further Scholarship Information and Application

University of Birmingham, International Postgraduate Scholarships 2011 in UK

For over a century the University of Birmingham has been recognised as one of the world’s leading universities for the quality of our teaching and research. We attract students of the highest calibre from around the world and have been welcoming international students to the University for over 100 years. To award outstanding achievement, we are pleased to offer a number of international postgraduate scholarships.

Applicants must have an excellent academic background obtaining a good 2:1 equivalent bachelors degree as a minimum.

Applicants must also demonstrate excellence in an area of their life. This might be outstanding academic achievement, exceptional achievement in extra curricular activities (such as sport, music, managing events or societies) or significant achievement gained either in their working life or through volunteering and service to others.

Applicants must also outline the contribution they will make to the University of Birmingham as a student and what they expect to gain from studying here.

Eligibility : In order to apply candidates must:
be overseas for fee purposes
have applied for a one year full time masters course and have been issued with a student id number
must not be in receipt of a full fee scholarship from any other source
Any application received without an id number will not be considered
Have made adequate financial provision to study in the UK.

For information on living cost for the UK please visit the International student Advisory Service website.

Scholarship Application Deadline:May 27th 2011

Further Scholarship Information and Application