SALFORD INTERNATIONAL AWARDS
A guide to scholarships available to international students
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Li Xiao Tong MSc Marketing Received £4000
Samuel Otigba Master of Business Administration Received £5000
SALFORD INTERNATIONAL AWARDS
Lava Mohamed Master of Business Administration Received £4000
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THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST IN THE UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD WE ARE DELIGHTED THAT YOU ARE CONSIDERING STUDYING WITH US. In order to support high-achieving students in their Salford study experience, we have awarded more than ÂŁ5 million in scholarships and bursaries over the last five years alone. Our international graduates are now successfully working across the world, contributing to their communities and applying the knowledge and experience gained during their time at the university to make a positive impact. For September 2018 intakes and beyond, the university is proud to launch a new range of scholarships aimed at supporting international students who are committed to pursuing their studies at the University of Salford, and will benefit from a UK education.
Our new scholarship programme includes:
Jo Purves Pro Vice-Chancellor for International and Regional Partnerships
/ Academic scholarships by programme - scholarships that support applicants to specific programmes of study / Academic scholarships by region - scholarships that support applicants from specific regions / Partner scholarships - scholarships that support applicants from our global partner organisations and institutions / Salford International Excellence Award - new for 2018 intake, and to celebrate the university’s commitment to international students, the Salford International Excellence Award is open to applicants who can offer high academic achievement, substantial professional experience, or significant community, entrepreneurial, or other engagement to the university. This brochure has been designed to outline the scholarships available for international students, and make it as easy as possible for you to identify the awards which you are eligible for. If you need further help, our International & Regional Development Office is always on hand to support you, and you can contact them via international@salford.ac.uk. We wish you the very best of success and look forward to assisting you on your University of Salford journey.
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ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS BY PROGRAMME
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CSE INTERNATIONAL EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIPS From September 2018, in line with university’s excellence in engineering, technology and mathematics, the School of Computing, Science and Engineering (CSE) is offering a number of high value scholarships to high achieving applicants studying at undergraduate and postgraduate taught level. CRITERIA: Your success for this scholarship will be assessed by your application to the chosen programme of study. Find out more at salford.ac.uk/ international/scholarships
APPLICATION DEADLINES: As this scholarship is assessed through the admission to your chosen programme of study, there is no separate application deadline
HOW TO APPLY: There is no application process. Your success for this scholarship will be assessed by the time of meeting your application conditions to the chosen programme of study
PETROLEUM AND GAS MASTERS SCHOLARSHIP Part of the university’s School of Computing, Science and Engineering, the Petroleum and Gas division provides high quality teaching, state-of-the laboratory facilities and industry-focused curriculum in this specialist subject area. To support high achieving applicants with a strong interest in petroleum and gas, the university is offering a limited number of high value scholarships to applicants to the MSc Petroleum and Gas Engineering and the MSc Gas Engineering and Management.
CRITERIA:
APPLICATION DEADLINES:
Your success for this scholarship will be assessed by your application to the chosen programme of study. Find out more at salford.ac.uk/ international/scholarships
As this scholarship is assessed through the admission to your chosen programme of study, there is no separate application deadline
LEVEL OF AWARD: UG PGT ELIGIBLE START DATE: Sept, Jan VALUE OF AWARD: £3,500 NUMBER OF AWARDS: Unlimited Check out eligibility information at salford.ac.uk/ international/ scholarships
LEVEL OF AWARD: PGT ELIGIBLE START DATE: Sept, Jan VALUE OF AWARD: £5,000 NUMBER OF AWARDS: Unlimited Check out eligibility information at salford.ac.uk/ international/ scholarships
HOW TO APPLY: There is no application process. Your success for this scholarship will be assessed by the time of meeting your application conditions to the chosen MSc
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LEVEL OF AWARD: PGT ELIGIBLE START DATE: Sept VALUE OF AWARD: £5,000 NUMBER OF AWARDS: 2 Check out eligibility information at salford.ac.uk/ international/ scholarships
LEVEL OF AWARD: PGT ELIGIBLE START DATE: Sept, Jan, June VALUE OF AWARD: £5,000 NUMBER OF AWARDS: Up to 20 Check out eligibility information at salford.ac.uk/ international/ scholarships
MSC PUBLIC HEALTH INTERNATIONAL EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIP In recognition of the global importance of public health as a discipline and the School’s institutional membership with the Association of Schools of Public Health in the European Region (ASPHER). We are offering high value scholarships to MSc Public Health applicants based on academic merit. CRITERIA: Applications are judged by the International Scholarship Committee
APPLICATION DEADLINES: 1 June 2018
Find out more at salford.ac.uk/international/ scholarships HOW TO APPLY: Once you have received an offer of admission you then complete the 2018/19 Scholarship Application Form at salford.ac.uk/international/ scholarships/internationalscholarship-application-form
SALFORD MBA INTERNATIONAL EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIPS The Salford MBA is our flagship programme, accredited by the AMBA, the Association of MBAs (AMBA), and is aimed at ambitious business executives looking to step up their career. Our MBA Scholarship attracts candidates with strong qualifications and work experience, and the potential to be future business leaders. For September 2018, the Salford Business School is offering up to 20 Salford MBA scholarships.
CRITERIA:
APPLICATION DEADLINES:
All students achieving an Upper Second Class or international equivalent will be automatically offered the scholarship. However, the scholarship shall only be confirmed upon payment of the study deposit, and on a first-come, first-serve basis
There is no application deadline. The limited number of scholarships are available on a first-come, firstserved basis. Find out more about how to secure your offer at salford.ac.uk/international/ scholarships/salford-mbascholarships
HOW TO APPLY: There is no application process your eligibility for the scholarship will be assessed alongside your application
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SALFORD ARCHITECTURE INTERNATIONAL EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIP QS World University Ranking 2017 places Salford number five in the UK for Architecture and the Built Environment. To celebrate this global achievement, the School of Built Environment is offering high value scholarships to Masters Architecture applicants. CRITERIA: Your success for this scholarship will be assessed by the time of meeting your application conditions to the chosen programme of study. Find out more at salford.ac.uk/ international/scholarships HOW TO APPLY: There is no application process. Your success for this scholarship will be assessed by the time of meeting your application conditions to the chosen programme of study
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APPLICATION DEADLINES: As this scholarship is assessed through the admission to your chosen programme of study, there is no separate application deadline
LEVEL OF AWARD: UG PGT ELIGIBLE START DATE: Sept, Jan VALUE OF AWARD: £5,000 in year one and £2,000 in year two NUMBER OF AWARDS: Unlimited Check out eligibility information at salford.ac.uk/ international/ scholarships
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ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS BY REGION
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GREAT CHINA SCHOLARSHIP
LEVEL OF AWARD: PGT
Our work with China includes providing a high quality, enterprising and supportive environment to high achieving students from the region. As part of this commitment and in partnership with the British Council and the GREAT Britain Campaign, the university will be offering four scholarships to Chinese students applying for selected courses in the areas of Business (All MSc programmes), Arts and Media (MA Music and MA Media Production: Post-Production for TV, MA Media Production: Children’s TV Production, MA Media Production: TV Drama Production, MA Media Production: TV Documentary Production, MA Media Production: Animation) and the Built Environment (MArch Architecture). ELIGIBILITY: Open to applicants from China who hold an offer of admission for the selected programme, have achieved at least a Upper Second Class or equivalent (75% or 3/4 GPA) in degree CRITERIA: Applications are judged by the International Scholarship Committee. Find out more at salford.ac.uk/international/ scholarships
HOW TO APPLY: Applicants must first apply for the eligible programme of study. Once you have received an offer of admission you then complete the 2018/19 International Scholarship Application Form at salford.ac.uk/ international/scholarships/ international-scholarshipapplication-form
ELIGIBLE START DATE: Sept VALUE OF AWARD: £5,000 - £7,000 NUMBER OF AWARDS: 4 Check out eligibility information at britishcouncil. cn/study-uk/ scholarships? page=2
You also must meet the requirements of the GREAT Scholarships 2018 – China campaign APPLICATION DEADLINES: 31 January 2018
GREAT INDIA SCHOLARSHIP This award is launched in partnership with British Council – keep an eye on our webpages for further information salford.ac.uk/international/ scholarships
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LEVEL OF AWARD: PGT ELIGIBLE START DATE: Sept VALUE OF AWARD: 1 x 100% tuition fee discount and 3 x 50% tuition fees discount NUMBER OF AWARDS: 4
ICETEX SCHOLARSHIPS (COLOMBIA) We are pleased to work with ICETEX to offer funding opportunities for Colombian students to study in the UK. ICETEX Scholarships are available in the following subject areas: School of Arts and Media MA International Journalism for Digital Media MA Media Production: Animation MA Media Production: Children’s TV Production MA Media Production: PostProduction for TV MA Media Production: TV Documentary Production MA Media Production: TV Drama Production MA Wildlife Documentary Production
School of Environment and Life Sciences MSc Biomedical Science MSc Biotechnology MSc Drug Design and Discovery MSc Environmental Assessment and Management MSc Environmental Modelling MSc Environmental and Public Health MSc Molecular Parasitology and Vector Biology MSc Wildlife Conservation
School of Computing, Science and Engineering MSc Audio Acoustics MSc Audio Production MSc Cyber Security, Threat Intelligence and Forensics MSc Data Science MSc Robotics and Automation MSc Gas Engineering and Management MSc Petroleum and Gas Engineering
Salford Business School MSc Accounting and Finance MSc Digital Marketing MSc Financial Services Management MSc Human Resource Management and Development MSc International Banking and Finance MSc International Business MSc International Business with Law MSc International Corporate Finance MSc Management MSc Procurement, Logistics and Supply Chain Management
School of Built Environment MSc Construction Management MSc Project Management in Construction MSc Real Estate and Property Management ELIGIBILITY: Check out eligibility information at salford.ac.uk/international/ scholarships CRITERIA: Applications are judged by the International Scholarship Committee (including ICETEX and Salford. Find out more at salford.ac.uk/ international/scholarships
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School of Health Sciences MSc Public Health
HOW TO APPLY: Applicants must first apply for the eligible programme of study and apply for the programme of study at the University of Salford via an official education consultant in Colombia. Find out more at salford. ac.uk/international/scholarships APPLICATION DEADLINES: 1 June 2018
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IPFE SCHOLARSHIPS (PERU) We are pleased to work with IPFE to offer funding opportunities for Peruvian students to study in the UK. IPFE Scholarships are available in a number of subject areas, listed as opposite under ICETEX ELIGIBILITY: Open to applicants from Peru who hold an offer of admission for the selected programme, and who meet the IPFE requirements. Full details are available on the IPFE website ipfe.org.pe/ CRITERIA: Applications are judged by the IPFE programme processes, including interview. Find out more at salford. ac.uk/international/scholarships
HOW TO APPLY: Applicants must first apply for the eligible programme of study and apply for the programme of study at the University of Salford via our official education consultant STM Education – visit stmeducation.co/ for contact details
We have partnered with loveUK to offer up to two premier scholarships for high achieving applicants from Mexico. The scholarships are open to Mexican applicants who hold an offer of admission for an undergraduate or postgraduate taught programme.
CRITERIA: Applications are judged by the International Scholarship Committee. Find out more at salford.ac.uk/ international/scholarships
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ELIGIBLE START DATE: Sept VALUE OF AWARD: 2 x 50% tuition fee discount, 2 x 25% fee discount NUMBER OF AWARDS: 4
APPLICATION DEADLINES: 1 June 2018
SALFORD-LOVEUK SCHOLARSHIP (MEXICO)
ELIGIBILITY: Open to applicants from Mexico who hold an offer of admission for the selected programme, have achieved at least an 8.7 in the Bachillerato Tecnológico, Bachillerato Técnico, Título de Técnico or 9.00 in the Licenciado / Professional title when awarded after four years of study. Find out more at salford.ac.uk/ international/scholarships
LEVEL OF AWARD: PGT
HOW TO APPLY: Applicants must first apply for the eligible programme of study and apply for the selected programme via loveUK, Mexico – see salford. ac.uk/international/countries/ MX for contact details. Once you have received an offer of admission you then complete the 2018/19 International Scholarship Application Form at salford.ac.uk/ international/scholarships/ international-scholarshipapplication-form
LEVEL OF AWARD: UG PGT ELIGIBLE START DATE: Sept VALUE OF AWARD: 50% tuition fees discount (first year only) NUMBER OF AWARDS: 2
APPLICATION DEADLINES: 1 June 2018
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LEVEL OF AWARD: UG PGT ELIGIBLE START DATE: Sept, Jan VALUE OF AWARD: £3,000 NUMBER OF AWARDS: Unlimited
SALFORD-INDIA EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIPS We welcome students from India and have a wide alumni network throughout India. To show our commitment and to support our continued work in the region, we are offering a number of scholarships to support high achieving Indian students. We are a popular choice for students from India and the Salford-India Excellence Scholarships are available to all eligible undergraduate (bachelor’s) and postgraduate taught (master’s) programmes. Find out more about the most popular programmes for Indian students at salford.ac.uk/international/scholarships ELIGIBILITY: Open to applicants from India who hold an offer of admission for the selected programme. For applicants to undergraduate bachelor’s programmes: * A levels at grades ABB * Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) = Standard XII at 75% Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) = Standard XII at 75% West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education = Standard XII at 65% All other boards: For bachelor’s in School of Health and Society and School of Health Sciences = Standard XII at 80%
CRITERIA: Your success for this scholarship will be assessed by the time of meeting your application conditions to the chosen programme of study. Find out more at salford.ac.uk/ international/scholarships HOW TO APPLY: There is no application process. Your success for this scholarship will be assessed by the time of meeting your application conditions to the chosen programme of study APPLICATION DEADLINES: As this scholarship is assessed through the admission to your chosen programme of study, there is no separate application deadline
For bachelor’s in all other schools = Standard XII at 75% For applicants to postgraduate taught master’s programmes: bachelor’s degree at 60% or 6.5 Cumulative GPA depending on the marking scheme.
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SALFORD-SRI LANKA EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIPS We welcome students from Sri Lanka and have a wide alumni network across the country. To show our commitment and to support our continued work in the region, we are offering a number of scholarships to support high achieving Sri Lankan students We are a popular choice for students from Sri Lanka. Find out which are the most popular programmes at salford.ac.uk/international/scholarships ELIGIBILITY: Open to applicants from Sri Lanka who hold an offer of admission for the selected programme with either 3 A levels at ABB or an equivalent achievement in your high school qualification or at least a Second Class Upper at postgraduate level CRITERIA: Your success for this scholarship will be assessed by the time of meeting your application conditions to the chosen programme of study. Find out more at salford.ac.uk/ international/scholarships
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HOW TO APPLY: There is no application process. Your success for this scholarship will be assessed by the time of meeting your application conditions to the chosen programme of study
LEVEL OF AWARD: UG PGT ELIGIBLE START DATE: Sept, Jan VALUE OF AWARD: ÂŁ3,000 NUMBER OF AWARDS: Unlimited
APPLICATION DEADLINES: As this scholarship is assessed through the admission to your chosen programme of study, there is no separate application deadline
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LEVEL OF AWARD: UG PGT ELIGIBLE START DATE: Sept, Jan VALUE OF AWARD: £3,000 NUMBER OF AWARDS: Unlimited
SALFORD-AFRICA EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIPS We welcome students from Africa and have a large alumni network, particularly in West and East Africa. To show our continued commitment and our continued work in the region, we are offering a number of scholarships to support high achieving students from selected Sub-Saharan Africa countries: Nigeria, Ghana, Cameroon, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Zimbabwe. ELIGIBILITY: Open to applicants from Nigeria, Ghana, Cameroon, Uganda, Zimbabwe, Kenya and Tanzania who hold an offer of admission for the selected programme Nigeria: A levels at grades ABB; OND with grade of Distinction or recognised foundation year at 70% or first year of a university degree with GPA of 3/4 or a bachelor’s at Upper Second Class Ghana: A levels at grades ABB or recognised foundation year at 70% or first year of a university degree with GPA of 3/4 or bachelor’s at Upper Second Class Cameroon: A levels at grades ABB or first year of a university degree with GPA of 3/4 or bachelor’s with GPA 3.0
CRITERIA: Your success for this scholarship will be assessed by the time of meeting your application conditions to the chosen programme of study. Find out more at salford.ac.uk/ international/scholarships HOW TO APPLY: There is no application process. Your success for this scholarship will be assessed by the time of meeting your application conditions to the chosen programme of study APPLICATION DEADLINES: As this scholarship is assessed through the admission to your chosen programme of study, there is no separate application deadline
Zimbabwe: A levels at grades ABB or recognised foundation year at 70% or bachelor’s at Upper Second Class Kenya: A levels at grades ABB or Ordinary Diploma at 60% or University Diploma at 60% or bachelor’s at Upper Second Class Uganda: A levels at grades ABB or UACE with 3 subjects at BBB or above or bachelor’s at Upper Second Class Tanzania: A levels at grades ABB or ACSE/EAACE with 3 subjects at BBB or above or bachelor’s at Upper Second Class
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SALFORD-SOUTH EAST ASIA EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIPS
LEVEL OF AWARD: UG PGT
We welcome students from South East Asia and, to show our commitment and to support our continued work in the region, we offer a number of scholarships to support high achieving students from selected South East Asian countries: Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Thailand, Singapore or Vietnam.
ELIGIBLE START DATE: Sept, Jan
We are a popular choice for students from South East Asia and this scholarship is available for all eligible undergraduate (bachelor’s) and postgraduate taught (master’s) programmes
VALUE OF AWARD: £3,000
Find out which are our most popular programmes for students from South East Asia at salford.ac.uk/international/scholarships
NUMBER OF AWARDS: Unlimited
ELIGIBILITY: For applicants to undergraduate programmes - you must have an offer of admission and a minimum of ABB (128 UCAS points) from A Level grades or an equivalent achievement in your high school qualification Indonesia: Diploma I (D1) with a grade of 80% or above/ Successful completion of a recognised foundation year with a grade of 70% or above Malaysia: ABB in STPM (Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia)/ Malaysian Matriculation Certificate (Matrikulasi) with a CGPA 3.2 or above Myanmar: Successful completion of a recognised foundation year with a grade of 70% or above
CRITERIA: To confirm your Salford–South East Asia Excellence Scholarship you must confirm your place of admission and acceptance of the scholarship by paying your tuition fee deposit salford.ac.uk/ international/scholarships HOW TO APPLY: There is no separate application process. Your success for this scholarship will be assessed by the time of meeting your application conditions to the chosen programme of study APPLICATION DEADLINES: As this scholarship is assessed through the admission to your chosen programme of study, there is no separate application deadline
Thailand: Successful completion of a recognised foundation year with a grade of 70% or above Singapore: ABB in SingaporeCambridge GCE A levels / Polytechnic Certificate with a CGPA 3.2 or above Vietnam: Successful completion of a recognised foundation year with a grade of 70% or above
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PARTNERSHIP SCHOLARSHIPS
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CHEVENING SCHOLARSHIPS Chevening is the UK Government’s international awards scheme aimed at developing global leaders. The University of Salford is proud to support Chevening, through the general programme and as a premier partner. ELIGIBILITY: Open to applicants to postgraduate taught with: a degree of a good standard; work experience of at least two years; a high standard of English language; leadership and networking skills; commitment to work in your home country for at least two years after completing your master’s degree For further information go to chevening.org. Chevening partner scholarships are available for selected programmes
CRITERIA: Applications are judged by Chevening HOW TO APPLY: Apply via Chevening (chevening.org) APPLICATION DEADLINES: Normally early November - please check the website for confirmation chevening.org/apply Please note – you do not need to submit your university offer letter to apply to Chevening. You need to select the universities you wish to apply to and you will be asked to submit an unconditional offer letter for your course choice by mid-July 2018
SALFORD-CSCSE HND SCHOLARSHIP We have a long-standing partnership with the Chinese Service Centre for Scholarly Exchange (CSCSE). Students from CSCSE study for SQA HND and transfer to bachelor’s programmes in business, accounting and finance, events management and computer science and engineering. ELIGIBILITY: AB/AAB in HND plus IELTS 6.0 (minimum 5.5 in all bands)
HOW TO APPLY: There is no separate application process
CRITERIA: There is no separate application process. Your success for this scholarship will be assessed by your application to the chosen programme of study. You must confirm your scholarship by paying the tuition fee deposit. Find out more at salford.ac.uk/international/ scholarships
APPLICATION DEADLINES: As this scholarship is assessed through the admission to your chosen programme of study, there is no separate application deadline
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LEVEL OF AWARD: PGT ELIGIBLE START DATE: Sept VALUE OF AWARD: 100% tuition fee, monthly stipend and airfares NUMBER OF AWARDS: Chevening Scholarships = Unlimited. Chevening Partner Scholarships = 5 awards, 1 award per school
LEVEL OF AWARD: UG ELIGIBLE START DATE: Sept VALUE OF AWARD: £5,000 NUMBER OF AWARDS: Unlimited
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LEVEL OF AWARD: UG PGT ELIGIBLE START DATE: Sept VALUE OF AWARD: £3000 - £5000 NUMBER OF AWARDS: Unlimited
SALFORD – NCUK SCHOLARSHIPS We are an owner-member of the Northern Consortium of UK universities (NCUK). NCUK has been delivering pathway programmes leading to degrees at its member universities for almost 25 years. To support students progressing from an NCUK programme, the University of Salford offers a number of high value scholarships for outstanding applicants to undergraduate or postgraduate taught degrees.
2. NCUK-Salford Postgraduate Excellence Scholarship for applicants who have studied the NCUK Pre Masters Programme (PMP) £5,000.
3. NCUK-Salford Postgraduate Excellence Scholarship for applicants 1. NCUK-Salford Undergraduate Excellence Scholarship for applicants who have studied the NCUK who have studied the NCUK International Year One (IY1) - £3,000. International Foundation Year (IFY) – £5,000. ELIGIBILITY: NCUK-Salford Undergraduate Excellence Scholarship is open to applicants who hold an offer of admission to an undergraduate programme and must achieve 128 UCAS points (or equivalent) and a minimum EAP C in the NCUK International Foundation Year NCUK- Salford Postgraduate Excellence Scholarship for PMP progression is open to applicants who hold an offer of admission to a postgraduate taught master’s programme and must achieve 65% from 120 credits, with an EAP C or equivalent in the NCUK pre-master’s programme
CRITERIA: To secure your scholarship, you must confirm your offer of admission by paying your tuition fee deposit. Find out more at salford.ac.uk/ international/scholarships HOW TO APPLY: There is no application process. Your eligibility for this scholarship will be assessed by your application to the chosen programme of study APPLICATION DEADLINES: There is no application deadline
NCUK-Salford Postgraduate Excellence Scholarship is open to applicants who hold an offer of admission to a postgraduate taught master’s programme and must achieve 65% from 120 credits, with an EAP C or equivalent in the NCUK International Year 1. For more information visit ncuk.ac.uk
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COMMONWEALTH SHARED SCHOLARSHIPS Commonwealth Scholarships enable talented and motivated individuals to gain the knowledge and skills required for sustainable development.
LEVEL OF AWARD: PGT PhD ELIGIBLE START DATE: Sept
These scholarships are funded by the UK Department for International Development (DFID) and offered through the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UK (CSC). The University of Salford is proud to support the Commonwealth Scholarships scheme, through a part funding agreement.
VALUE OF AWARD: 100% tuition fee, monthly stipend, return airfares, and other allowances (as applicable)
ELIGIBILITY: Full eligibility can be found at cscuk.dfid.gov.uk/apply/applicants/
NUMBER OF AWARDS: Around 800 per year (across all institutions), including scholarships for master’s, PhD and split-site (PhD) study
CRITERIA: Applications are considered according to the following selection criteria:
HOW TO APPLY: Apply via the CSC website APPLICATION DEADLINES: Application deadlines vary depending on scholarship applied for. See the CSC website for further information
/ Academic merit of the candidate / Quality of the research proposal / Potential impact of the work on the development of the candidate’s home country
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We welcome applicants from across the world and seek to encourage and support international students who are not only academic, but are enterprising, creative, and communityminded. Our international students are active in their studies, enthusiastic in gaining positive experiences from their time in the UK, and use their knowledge, skills and experience to take on the challenges of the world. With a fund of up to £100,000, the Salford International Excellence Award, is a new scholarship programme to actively support a wide range of talented, inspiring and creative international students who aim to be the leaders of the future. You are particularly encouraged to apply if: / You have an offer of admission to the University of Salford, and are from a region where there are no specific scholarships available / You have an offer of admission to the University of Salford undergraduate (bachelor’s) programme and have gained advanced entry so will begin your studies in year two or three, rather than year one / You have talents that complement the University’s Industrial Collaboration Zone strategy, which brings together the university and industry to work together on global challenges / You have professional experience, gained either through work, extra-curricular activities, or through your own creative or entrepreneurial projects
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Based on your submitted application, and judged through the International Scholarships Committee, Salford International Excellence Awards begin at £1,000 and you could be awarded up to £5,000 as a discount from the tuition fee. ELIGIBILITY: You must have an offer of admission to the University of Salford and complete the International Scholarship Application Form, selecting Salford International Excellence Award The most important part of the application in the two-part scholarship essay, where you have the opportunity to show your commitment to the University of Salford, your programme of study and your past experience and achievements, and your future ambitions Your essay should be no more than 300 words and must include the following:
CRITERIA: Applications are judged by the International Scholarship Committee. Find out more at salford.ac.uk/ international/scholarships HOW TO APPLY: Applicants must first apply for the eligible programme of study. Once you have received an offer of admission you then complete the 2018/19 International Scholarship Application Form at salford.ac.uk/international/ scholarships/internationalscholarship-application-form
LEVEL OF AWARD: UG PGT ELIGIBLE START DATE: Sept. Nov, Jan VALUE OF AWARD: £1,000 to 5,000 NUMBER OF AWARDS: Unlimited
APPLICATION DEADLINES: 1 June 2018
Part 1) Describe how your previous experiences and achievements will help you achieve success at the University of Salford Part 2) Describe how your programme of study University of Salford will enable you to develop a greater understanding of your subject and how that can positively contribute to your home country?
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LOYALTY DISCOUNT AND EARLY PAYMENT DISCOUNTS
LOYALTY DISCOUNT FOR SALFORD ALUMNI If you complete an eligible programme of study at Salford, you will be entitled to a discount of 20% off your fees if you take another programme with us. This bursary is available if you take an undergraduate (bachelor’s) course at Salford and decide to move onto a postgraduate taught (master’s) programme of study; or if you have completed a postgraduate taught master’s and are accepted onto a postgraduate research (PhD) programme. The loyalty discount is available for eligible programmes that are full-time and where applicants are self-funding students. The loyalty discount is available for all students, whether Home, EU or International, for fee purposes. Please note, you may apply for the loyalty discount if you have already been awarded a scholarship, however, in line with the International Scholarship terms and conditions, you can receive one scholarship and this will be the one of the highest value and of most benefit to you.
Loyalty discount -20% For Salford alumni who have graduated from an undergraduate bachelor’s programme and are applying to a postgraduate taught master’s. The undergraduate programme may have been studied at the University of Salford, Salford, Greater Manchester, or delivered through one of our global partners.
Early payment discount If you pay your fees in full, before or on enrolment, you can receive a prompt payment discount of 3%. This is applied on the net fee remaining after any scholarship has been applied.
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All information correct at time of printing, however for the most up to date information on international scholarships visit salford.ac.uk/international/scholarships
TERMS AND CONDITIONS Please read the full terms and conditions before applying. Terms and conditions can be found on salford.ac.uk/scholarship-terms Please note: your scholarship may also be subject to further terms and conditions by any third parties such as GREAT, ICETEX, IPFE, Chevening, Commonwealth and NCUK. Please refer to their individual websites for further terms.
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Tel: +44 (0)161 295 4545 (Option 2) E: international@salford.ac.uk salford.ac.uk
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