Course(s) Offered: Education, Social Sciences
Course Level: Graduate (masters)
Provider: IOE, ISH
Country to Study in: UK
Scholarship Description
For 2015/16, the Institute of Education, IOE, at the University College London, UCL, is offering the IOE-International Students House Centenary Masters Scholarships for international students.
The successful applicants will be overseas students who plan to work either in their home country, or another, to improve the circumstances of disadvantaged, excluded or underachieving citizens.
Eligibility
You need to be a student from a low-income or lower-middle income country (as defined by the World Bank) who has not previously studied or resided for more than one year in the UK.
Eligible groups
Citizens of ALL countries (EXCEPT UK home students).
This scholarship specifically targets international students from low-income or lower-middle income countries.
Participating Institutions
Institute of Education (IOE), University College London (UCL), London, England; UK
Fields of study
Master’s level degree programmes in Education and related Social Sciences offered at the University
Number of awards
Two (2) awards will be offered to the successful applicants
Sponsorship duration
The awards will be applied toward the complete duration of the scholarship
Scholarship benefits
Scholarships will cover full tuition fees and accommodation at International Students House
Method of Application
All applications must be via UKPass, using the special online scholarship application link (found on the official website via link below).
Please note that if you have already applied for your masters programme, you will need to apply for the scholarship in addition to your programme application. If you have not yet applied for your masters programme, the scholarship application is sufficient as it includes programme details.
It is important to visit the official website (link to it is below) to access the application form and for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.
DEADLINES:
You must submit the scholarship application form online before 16 March 2015.
PLEASE NOTE:
The scholarship panel will look for evidence of outstanding academic and professional achievement, alongside a persuasive account of how your award will help you to improve the circumstances of disadvantaged, excluded or underachiving citizens. Please ensure that you cover these aspects in your application.
The IOE will notify candidates of results in the week of 4 May 2015.
International Students House (ISH) is a student residence and a unique social, cultural and recreational centre. ISH aims to improve international understanding and friendship and provides a wide programme of events for students 365 days a year.
Located in the safe neighbourhood of Regent's Park, ISH is a central place to meet students from Britain and around the world.
Application Deadline: 16 March 2015
Open to International Applicants: Yes
More Scholarship Information and Application
Related: List of Scholarships in the UK for International Students