postgraduate scholarship | Scholarship for Nigerians and Africans - Part 4

2011 International Postgraduate Scholarship at University of Strathclyde, UK

The International Postgraduate Scholarships are open to all non UK/EU MSc applicants.  The value of the awards is £3000 each and a large number of awards are available. The University of Strathclyde welcomes over 15,000 students from more than 100 countries who are attracted by our excellent academic reputation and stimulating study environment. The information on these pages is designed to help guide you through the application process as well as giving you some insight into living in Scotland’s most exciting city and studying at Strathclyde.Choosing a university is an important decision, and in addition to some of the academic questions you may have, there are other important things to consider.  We have prepared information to assist prospective international students.  Click on the relevant country link below for more information on entry requirements from your country. This site provides up-to-date information about scholarships for full-time postgraduate study at Strathclyde, including details on eligibility and the application process. Since all of the scholarships are for postgraduate study or research, candidates must hold a university degree or equivalent qualification. Most scholarship schemes are very competitive and it is important to make enquiries and apply to all possible sources of funding at an early stage. Some scholarship schemes will only consider applicants with a First Class honours degree or equivalent. Candidates must apply (or have already applied) for postgraduate study or research here in order to be eligible for any of these awards.

Scholarship Application Deadline: 31 May 2011

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SPDC Niger Delta Postgraduate Scholarship at University College London 2011 in UK: Chemical Process Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering

A scholarship application should accompany, or follow, a University Graduate Entry Application. Scholarship applications will not be considered until the applicant has been accepted by University College London to undertake an eligible programme of postgraduate study.Applicants must personally complete this form by entering the information requested in the appropriate blocks.
Applicants must :
• display intellectual ability and leadership potential;
• have a high standard of English, ie at least 6.5 in IELTS and meet the university’s language requirements;and
• be aged between 21-30 years;
• originate from one of the Delta States in Nigeria, namely Rivers, Delta or Bayelsa and currently reside in Nigeria;
• intend to return and take up permanent residence in Nigeria after completion of the proposed programme of study
• intend to study one of the following courses.
• have obtained a degree of at least an equivalent standard to a UK Upper Second Class Honours Degree
• be neither a current nor former employee (who have left employment less than 5 years before) of SPDC, the Royal Dutch Shell Group of Companies or Wider Perspectives Limited, or current employee’s relatives;
• not already have had the chance of studying in the UK or another developed country.
Undertaking by applicants :By completing this form applicants attest to the accuracy of the information given and to their intention to return to and settle in Nigeria/ the Delta States on completion of the proposed programme of study.

Scholarship Application Deadline:28th March 2011

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Dean’s Scholarship for Management Studies at University of Reading, UK

This postgraduate scholarship provides a number of individual awards up to the value of £1,000 towards the cost of tuition fees. It is available (dependent on eligibility) for the duration of the academic year.
UK/EU/International postgraduate taught students applicants must demonstrate outstanding academic merit, including achievements and contributions made during the autumn term.In order to be considered for this scholarship you must be enrolled on a postgraduate masters programme in the School of Management during the current academic year.
All students enrolled on a postgraduate masters programme in the School of Management can apply by completing the Dean’s scholarship application form available from the Postgraduate Administrator at the start of the spring term.

Scholarship Application Deadline: 1 February 2012

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