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	Postgraduate MSc courses Programmes Structure/assessment Entry requirements How to apply Fees Scholarships Distance learning FAQs Enquiries PhD research Queen Mary Information Postgraduates Finance (Internat'l) Disability advice			Queen Mary info . . . - Scholarships for International Students - Finance and Funding for International Students Scholarships for MSc Study We have information about the following scholarships for taught MSc students: UK Government Scholarships Queen Mary, University of London - College Scholarships Department of Electronic Engineering Scholarships We also have pointers to other sources of information. UK Government Scholarships The British Council administers the UK Government's Chevening Scholarship Programme. This programme is a special worldwide scheme to fund Master's study by international students. For further information please go to www.chevening.com or contact your local British Council office www.britishcouncil.org. Queen Mary attracts about 20 Chevening Scholarship winners every year. In 2002/3 the winners are studying for masters degrees in Law, Electronic Engineering, Public Policy, Film Studies and Chemistry. Your local British Council office will also be able to inform you of other scholarships opportunities open to you. Queen Mary, University of London - College Scholarships Every year the Department of Electronic Engineering offers a limited number of scholarships worth £1500 each to MSc students. The scholarships are awarded on the basis of exceptional academic merit, on a first come first served basis and are made at the time of application. In order to claim a College Scholarship students must first accept thier offer of a place at QMUL. Department of Electronic Engineering Scholarships for International Students As a leading international force in teaching and research the Department of Electronic Engineering at Queen Mary attracts students of the highest calibre and, in recognition of the important investment that students are making in their education, is pleased to offer a range of scholarships to reward outstanding academic achievement. The Department of Electronic Engineering is pleased to be able to offer students from selected countries a £2000 scholarship for each of all programmes listed below: MSc in Internet Computing MSc in Internet Computing in the Business Environment MSc in Internet Computing with Law MSc in E-Commerce Engineering MSc in E-Commerce Engineering in the Business Environment MSc in E-Commerce Engineering with Law MSc in Telecommunications MSc in Telecommunications in the Business Environment MSc in Telecommunications with Law MSc in Digital Signal Processing MSc in Internet Signal Processing MSc in Wireless Networks MSc in Digital Music Processing MSc in Multimedia Systems Technology Students from the following places are eligible for these scholarships: Bangladesh Brazil China, Taiwan, Hong Kong SAR and Macau SAR India Iran Kenya Malaysia Nigeria Pakistan Russia Sri Lanka South Korea Thailand Vietnam (only available to September 2005 applicants or later) In order to be eligible for these awards you must: be nationals of the applicable countries listed above AND be classified as an international student for fees purposes. AND apply for a masters programme by July 30 of the year of entry. Please note: There is no need to make a separate scholarship application. All eligible candidates will be considered on the basis of the information provided in their application form. You will be informed whether you have been awarded a scholarship when we make you an offer. Early application will increase the probability of you being awarded a scholarship Candidates must not be in receipt of any other University scholarship or a full fees scholarship from any other source (e.g. The Chevening Scheme) The scholarship awards will be deducted from tuition fees payable to the University Please note that in most cases the University only awards partial scholarships and competition for these awards is intense. Students must be able to finance the remainder of their tuition fees and living expenses. For further information please contact Marie Campbell, Programme Manager for Department of Electronic Engineering. Marie.Campbell@elec.qmul.ac.uk Other Sources of Information Further information on scholarships and general guidelines for international students can also be obtained from UKCOSA, The Council for International Education. UKCOSA 9-17 St Albans Place London N1 0NX United Kingdom Tel: 020 7226 3762 e-mail: gn@ukcosa.org.uk You may also like to browse the British Council web site, Education UK, which has a search facility, allowing you to find other institutions which offer scholarships. See also: PostgraduateStudentships.co.uk and Scholarship Search UK Funding for postgraduate 'home' students may also be obtained through a career development loan. Details are available from high street banks.

 

Postgraduate country-specific scholarships 2007

Postgraduate country-specific scholarships 2007

There are two types of postgraduate country-specific scholarships:

• Kingston University scholarships
• Chevening scholarships – jointly funded with the Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Kingston University scholarships
We administer these scholarships based on level of study and country. You can apply if you:

• are an international student (classified as “overseas” for fee purposes) from one of the countries listed;
• have an offer of a place on a postgraduate course; and
• are not currently registered on a course.

Country-specific postgraduate scholarships are available for:

• China
• Ghana, Kenya and Nigeria
• Pakistan
• Turkey
• USA

How are the scholarships awarded?
The scholarships will be awarded on the basis of:

• academic merit
• financial need
• what you expect to gain from the course you are taking
• what you intend to do after completing the course.

China awards

Two awards of £3,000 for 2007 entry are open to prospective full-time postgraduates in any subject area on a one-year taught Master's degree.

Applicants should:

• be nationals of the People’s Republic of China (mainland only)
• be classified as “overseas” for fee purposes
• not be currently registered on a postgraduate course at Kingston University
• have received an offer of a place at Kingston for 2007 entry

The closing date for applications is 31 May 2007.

Kenya, Ghana and Nigeria awards
Two awards of £3,000 for 2007 entry are open to prospective full-time postgraduates in any subject area on a one-year taught Master's degree.

Applicants should:

• be nationals of Kenya, Ghana or Nigeria
• be classified as “overseas” for fee purposes
• not be currently registered on a postgraduate course at Kingston University
• have received an offer of a place at Kingston for 2007 entry

The closing date for applications is 31 May 2007.

Pakistan awards
Two awards of £3,000 for 2007 entry are open to prospective full-time postgraduates in any subject area on a one-year taught Master's degree.

Applicants should

• be nationals of Pakistan
• be classified as “overseas” for fee purposes
• not be currently registered on a postgraduate course at Kingston University
• have received an offer of a place at Kingston for 2007 entry

The closing date for applications is 31 May 2007.

Turkey awards
Two awards of £3,000 for 2007 entry are open to prospective full-time postgraduates in any subject area on a one-year taught Master's degree.

Applicants should:

• be nationals of Turkey
• be classified as “overseas” for fee purposes
• not be currently registered on a postgraduate course at Kingston University
• have received an offer of a place at Kingston for 2007 entry

The closing date for applications is 31 May 2007.

USA awards
Two awards of £3000 for 2007 entry are open to prospective full-time postgraduates in any subject area on a one-year taught Master's degree.

Applicants should:

• be nationals of the USA
• be classified as “overseas” for fee purposes
• not currently registered on a postgraduate course at Kingston University
• have received an offer of a place at Kingston for 2007 entry

The closing date for applications is 31 May 2007.