2015 University Of Essex Almanea Scholarship for science

University of Essex is inviting applications for masters scholarship for full-time taught Masters study in Faculty of Science and Health commencing in October 2014. The scholarship covers tuition fees (overseas) and also provides an allowance towards living costs. In 2014-15, the allowance will be worth £10,000. The fee element will be deducted automatically and the allowance will be paid in two installments. The scholarship cannot be deferred to a later year or a different course from the one for which they are admitted. The application deadline is 31st August 2014.

The scholarship will be awarded as a full fee waiver for the period of study, plus an allowance of £10,000 towards living costs. One scholarship will be offered in 2014-15.

Eligibility

You can apply for The Almanea Scholarship for science if you are:

• eligible to pay tuition fees at the rate for overseas students,
• entirely self-funding your studies, and
• in receipt of an official offer of admission (conditional or unconditional) from the Graduate Admissions Office for full-time taught Masters study in our Faculty of Science and Health commencing in October 2014

How to apply

1. Complete The Almanea Scholarship for science application form (.docx)
2. Return it via email to our Graduate Admissions Office (scholarships@essex.ac.uk) by 31 August 2014.

Study Subject(s): Scholarships are awarded to study any courses available within Faculty of Science and Health.
Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing masters degree at University of Essex.
Scholarship Provider: University of Essex, UK
Scholarship can be taken at: UK

Eligibility: Applicants can apply for the Almanea Scholarship for science if you are:
-eligible to pay tuition fees at the rate for overseas students,
-entirely self-funding your studies, and
-in receipt of an official offer of admission (conditional or unconditional) from the Graduate Admissions Office for full-time taught Masters study in our Faculty of Science and Health commencing in October 2014.

Scholarship Open for International Students: International students can apply for this master scholarship.

Scholarship Description: This scholarship is dedicated in memory of Nahid Almanea. It will be awarded to one full-time international taught Masters student in our Faculty of Science and Health who demonstrates a global outlook and shares our commitment to widening access to education across the world. The scholarship will be awarded as a full fee waiver for the period of study, plus an allowance of £10,000 towards living costs. One scholarship will be offered in 2014-15.

Number of award(s): One master scholarship will be offered in 2014-15.

Duration of award(s): Not Known

What does it cover? The scholarship covers your tuition fees (overseas) and also provides an allowance towards living costs. In 2014-15, the allowance will be worth £10,000. The fee element will be deducted automatically and the allowance will be paid in two installments. The scholarship cannot be deferred to a later year or a different course from the one for which you are admitted.

Selection Criteria: The Almanea Scholarship for science will go to a talented postgraduate student with an excellent academic background, who can demonstrate financial need. The final decision is made by a panel of academic and administrative staff of our University based on the following criteria:
-academic ability – based on previous academic qualifications, normally a first class Bachelor’s degree or high 2.1 or equivalent
-financial need and evidence of a global outlook – based on the statements provided on the scholarship application form.

Notification: The recipient of the scholarship for 2014-15 will be announced by mid-September 2014.

How to Apply: Applications should be submitted via email to Graduate Admissions Office (scholarships-at-essex.ac.uk).

Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is 31st August 2014.