Course(s) Offered: All fields
Course Level: Graduate (masters)
Provider: University of West England
Country to Study in: UK
Scholarship Description
The University of the West of England, Bristol offers more than £600,000 worth of scholarships for international students each year. This includes the Millennium Development Scholarship.
The Millennium Development Scholarship is targeted to international students who wish to attain Millennium Development goals within their country.
Eligible students must:
- have achieved the equivalent of a British first class honours in their undergraduate degree
- have an unconditional offer by 31 May of a place to study a one year postgraduate programme at UWE which they have firmly accepted
- be a new student and be classed as overseas for fees purposes
- not be a sponsored student or in receipt of another scholarship/award.
Applicants will need to provide information in their application detailing how the scholarship will help them to attain the Millennium Development goals within their country.
Eligible groups
International students from around the world
Participating Institutions
University of West England (UWE), Bristol; UK
Fields of study
Any one year Master’s Degree Programme offered at the University
Number of awards
Only one (1) scholarship is offered.
Sponsorship duration
This is a FULL tuition award - it will last throughout duration of programme
Scholarship benefits
Full tuition fee scholarship will be awarded for an outstanding student to study a one year Masters programme at UWE.
The recipient of this scholarship will be required to undertake an internship working within the International Development Office and other departments, and will also be required to undertake ambassadorial activity for the University throughout the duration of the course.
Method of Application
You mush have received an unconditional offer for a Master’s Programme at UWE before you can apply for this scholarship.
Applicants will need to provide information in their application detailing how the scholarship will help them to attain the Millennium Development goals within their country.
Only eligible applicants will be invited to apply via a task in their welcome website. Applicants are selected based on academic merit and the information that is provided in their application form and statement.
It is important to visit the official website (link to it is below) for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.
DEADLINES:
The deadline for submitting your application is 31 May 2014.
PLEASE NOTE:
You will be informed of the school's decision by 30 June 2014 via your welcome website.
The University of the West of England, also known as UWE Bristol, or simply UWE (pronounced "you-we") is a university based in the British city of Bristol. Its main campus is at Frenchay in Bristol, about five miles (8 km) north of the city centre. UWE also has campuses at St Matthias and Glenside in north-east Bristol and Bower Ashton, near Ashton Court in south-west Bristol.
UWE is the larger of the two universities in Bristol, the other being the longer established University of Bristol.
Contact
Please e-mail International@uwe.ac.uk if you have any queries regarding this scholarship.
Application Deadline: 31 May 2014
Open to International Applicants: Yes
More Scholarship Information and Application
Related: List of Scholarships in UK for International Students