Dear all
Please see below some information regarding funding for international
students. This may be of interest to folks interested in study in the UK.
If folks are interested in conducting research in Outdoor Education at the
University of Edinburgh in the first instance they should see our www site
(www.education.ed.ac.uk/outdoored/ ) and follow up some of the contacts
offered below.
Please feel free to forward to interested parties.
All the best - Pete
Pete Allison FRGS
Outdoor Education
Department of Physical Education, Sport and Leisure Studies
Faculty of Education, The University of Edinburgh
St. Leonards Land, Holyrood Road
Edinburgh, EH8 8AQ
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Tel; 0131 651 6001
www.education.ed.ac.uk/outdoored
http://www.outdoor-learning.org/journal/journal.htm
Funding for International Students
This document provides information on sources of funding for study at the
University of Edinburgh. The list is by no means exhaustive, but it is
intended to give you a head start if you have applied or are considering
making an application to study at the University. If you are from North
America, you should refer to a seperate document which is available from
the International Office and at the web-site below. In your own country,
the Ministry of Education or an equivalent government department should be
able to provide details of scholarships for study in the UK. More
information should also be available from the British Council, British
Embassy or High Commission. If you require advice or assistance
concerning study at Edinburgh, please contact:
The International Office Fax: +44 131 668 4565
The University of Edinburgh [log in to unmask]
57 George Square http://www.ed.ac.uk/internat
Edinburgh
EH8 9JU
All figures below are for the 1998/99 academic year
University of Edinburgh Postgraduate Studentships
Eligibility Postgraduate research students of any nationality
Number/Value 20-30 awards for new Edinburgh students, each contributing
£2610 to tuition fees (certain faculties may also require you to apply for
an ORS award covering the remainder of your fees) and a maintenance grant
of £5,455-£6,455
Application Nomination by an Edinburgh department; you must have applied
to the University and received an offer of admission
Selection Academic merit and financial need
Contact The Faculty or Department in which you intend to study
Departmental and Faculty Scholarship Funds
Endowments
In addition to postgraduate studentships, Edinburgh Faculties and
Departments have long-standing endowments which they allocate as prizes,
bursaries and scholarships to new and existing students
Research Awards
Academic departments, particularly those in Medicine and Science &
Engineering, also obtain funds from industry and commerce, charities and
other funding agencies to undertake research in specific areas
Contact The Faculty or Department in which you intend to study
http://www.cpa.ed.ac.uk/progawards/
Employment in Edinburgh
If you are from a country outside the European Economic Area (EEA), you
are only permitted to obtain employment in the UK if the work does not
interfere with your studies and no suitable EEA resident is available to
fill the post. International students at Edinburgh sometimes obtain
part-time work during the course of their studies and there is a Clearing
House service which advertises employment opportunities within the
University. You must not, however, rely upon this as a source of income
and you will be required to provide evidence of sufficient financial
support before you are admitted to the University.
Research, Teaching and Demonstrating
Postgraduate research students occasionally obtain part-time employment as
research, teaching or - in Medicine, Veterinary Medicine and Science &
Engineering - demonstrating assistants. You should not rely upon this as
a source of income.
Contact The Faculty or Department in which you intend to study
Internships
If you complete a postgraduate degree at Edinburgh, you will be eligible
to apply to the Scottish International Resource Project (SIRP). This
links international students with local businesses in order for them to
undertake 3-12 months' work experience at the end of their studies.
Contact The British Council Fax: +44 131 452 9757
3 Bruntsfield Crescent [log in to unmask]
Edinburgh http://www.britcoun.org/scotland
EH10 4HD
Overseas Research Students Awards Scheme (ORSAS)
Eligibility Postgraduate research students from outside the European Union
Number/Value 44 awards for new Edinburgh students, each contributing £6300
(lab-based courses) or £4170 (other courses) to tuition fees
Application To University then national selection committees; form to be
submitted, if possible, by 31st March
Selection Academic merit
Contact Postgraduate Office Fax: +44 131 650 2147
Old College [log in to unmask]
South Bridge http://www.postgrad.ed.ac.uk
Edinburgh
EH8 9YL
Shell Scholarships
Eligibility Students from non-OECD countries who intend to follow a taught
MSc programme at Edinburgh in the following subject areas: Artificial
Intelligence, Business Studies, Cell and Molecular Biology, Chemistry,
Chemical Engineering, Computer Science, Ecology and Resource Management,
Geography, Mathematics & Statistics, Law.
Number/Value 8 awards for new Edinburgh students, each covering full
tuition, travel and maintenance costs
Application Nomination by the department in which you intend to study;
application forms to be returned by 1st February
Selection Academic merit, but priority is given to candidates from Brazil,
China, India, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan, Russia,
Singapore, Syria and Thailand
Contact The Faculty or Department in which you intend to
study http://www.postgrad.ed.ac.uk
http://www.shell.com
LCCIEB Scholarships
Eligibility Candidates for an undergraduate degree at Edinburgh in a
Business-related subject; passes must have been obtained in at least 3
LCCI Examination Board Third Level subjects
Number/Value 1/2 new awards between six participating universities, each
covering full tuition fees
Application To LCCIEB Scholarships/Grants Committee by 31st December;
candidates should have already applied for admission to the University,
if possible by 31st October.
Selection Academic and, if applicable, professional standing; priority
will be given to candidates from East and South East Asia, including China.
Contact International Office Fax: +44 131 668 4565
57 George Square [log in to unmask]
Edinburgh http://www.ed.ac.uk/internat
EH8 9JU
Department for International Development Shared Scholarship Scheme
Eligibility Students from developing Commonwealth countries who intend to
follow a taught MSc programme at Edinburgh in one of the following subject
areas: African Studies, Tropical Veterinary Medicine, Chemical
Engineering, Ecology and Resource Management; candidates must be under 35,
not employed by a Government department and not presently living or
studying in a developed country.
Number/Value 2/3 awards for new Edinburgh students, each covering full
tuition and maintenance costs
Application Nomination by Edinburgh department; you must have applied to
the University and received an offer of admission
Selection Academic merit, relevance and financial need
Contact Postgraduate Office Fax: +44 131 650 2147
Old College [log in to unmask]
South Bridge http://www.postgrad.ed.ac.uk
Edinburgh
EH8 9YL
Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan (CSFP)
Eligibility Students from Commonwealth countries; undergraduates can only
apply if the programme you wish to follow is not available in your own
country
Number/Value Around 1000 awards worldwide, usually covering full tuition,
travel and maintenance costs
Application To the Commonwealth Scholarship Agency in your own country
Selection Awards are given to students who are expected to make a
significant contribution to their own country on their return from study
overseas.
Contact Association of Commonwealth Universities Fax: +44 171 387 2655
36 Gordon Square http://www.acu.ac.uk
London
WC1N 0PF
UK
FCO British Chevening Scholarships
Eligibility Students or professionals from countries with which the UK is
developing economic relations; awards are usually made for postgraduate
study
Number/Value Around 3000 awards worldwide, each covering tuition fees and
usually maintenance costs
Application To the British Council, British Embassy or High Commission in
your own country
Selection Awards are given to students of outstanding academic background
and those who are expected to become leaders, decision-makers and opinion
formers on their return from study in the UK
Contact The British Council, British Embassy or High Commission in your
own country
British Council Fellowship Programme
Eligibility Candidates for postgraduate study from countries with a
British Council presence
Number/Value Around 900 awards worldwide, varying in value
Application To the British Council in your own country
Selection Priority is given to professionals in fields considered
particularly important to your own country
Contact Development and Training Services http://www.britcoun.org
The British Council
Bridgewater House
58 Whitworth Street
Manchester
M1 6BB
Technical Co-operation Training (TCT)
Eligibility Professionals from developing countries, usually working in
the public sector
Number/Value Around 6000 awards worldwide, varying in value
Application You must be nominated by your own government
Selection Preference is given to candidates for economics, social and
technical related programmes
Contact Department for International Development (DfID) Fax: +44 1355 84
3632
94 Victoria Street [log in to unmask]
London
SW1E 5JL
Other Sources
For citizens of UNESCO member states: For students in the Sciences:
UNESCO The Royal Society
University Cultural Organisation 6 Carlton House Terrace
7 Place de Fonteray London SW1Y 5AG
75700 Paris
France
For female students:
International Federation of University Women British Federation of Women
Graduates
37 Quai Wilson 28 Great James Street
1201 Geneve London
Switzerland WC1N 3ES
For study in fields related to religious studies and development studies:
The World Council of Churches Christian Aid
Scholarship Office Interchurch House
150 Route de Ferney 35 Lower Marsh
PO Box 2100 London SE1 7RL
1211 Geneva 2
Switzerland
For students from Africa: For citizens of developing countries in the
final year of a programme of study:
Africa Educational Trust Churches Commission on Overseas Students
38 King Street Grants Secretary
London WC2E 8JS CCOS Hardship Fund
UK 121 George Street, Edinburgh, EH2 4YN
Other useful addresses:
World University Service Educational Grants Advisory Service
20-21 Compton Terrace 501-505 Kingsland Road
London N1 2UN London E8 4AU
UK UK
Useful Publications
Most of the publications listed below should be held in your local British
Council office, the British Embassy or High Commission, and any large
reference library.
UNESCO, Study Abroad
Association of Commonwealth Universities, Awards for Postgraduate Study at
Commonwealth Universities and Awards for First Degree Study at
Commonwealth Universities
Foreign & Commonwealth Office, British Government and British Council
Awards Schemes
Charities Aid Foundation, Directory of Grant Making Trusts
Directory of Social Change, Grants to Study in the UK and A Guide to the
Major Trusts
St Jamesí Press, The Awards Almanac
Macmillan Press, The Grants Register
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