2014 International Excellence Undergraduate Scholarships at University of Manchester in UK

University of Manchester is offering excellence scholarships for international undergraduate students within the faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences. All international students who are holding an offer of a place within the Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences will be automatically considered for a scholarship. Up to ten scholarships of £2,000 per annum for well qualified students will be awarded. Application should be submitted till 30th June 2014 for entry in September 2014.

Study Subject (s):
Scholarships are awarded to study any courses within the faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences.
 
Course Level:
Scholarships are available for pursuing undergraduate degree at University of Manchester in UK.
 
Scholarship Provider:
University of Manchester, UK
 
Place to be taken:
UK

Eligibility:
This scheme applies to any undergraduate degree programme within the Faculty of Engineering and
Physical Sciences at the University of Manchester.
-All international students who are holding an offer of a place within the Faculty of Engineering and Physical
Sciences will be automatically considered for a scholarship.


International Students: 
 International students can apply for these excellence scholarships.

Scholarship Description:
The Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences at the University of Manchester is offering up to ten Scholarships of £2,000 per annum for well qualified international undergraduate students.


Number of award(s):
Up to 10 excellence scholarships will be awarded.

Duration of award(s): 
These scholarships will be renewed for each year of full-time study at the University of Manchester, up to a maximum of four years and subject to students’ sustained academic performance.

Area Cover:
The value of scholarship is £2,000 per annum for well qualified international undergraduate students.

Selection Criteria:
Each scholarship will be awarded on the basis of a student demonstrating high performance in their High School final year examinations (or equivalent) and the academic references on their UCAS form.

Notification:  
Unknown

How to Apply: 
Applicants must have accepted an undergraduate programme in the Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences at the University of Manchester as their firm choice by 30 June 2014 for entry in September 2014.

Scholarship Application Deadline:
Application deadline is 30th June 2014 for entry in September 2014.

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NWDTC 2014 Postgraduate Studentships for International Students at University of Manchester in UK

University of Manchester offers postgraduate studentships for international students in the field of Economics, Social Anthropology, Sociology, Social Statistics and Politics. Studentships are available for undertaking postgraduate taught and postgraduate research program at University of Manchester. These postgraduate studentships are offered for 3 or 4 years (full-time) and 6 or 8 years (part-time) depending on programme. Studentships are awarded on the basis of academic merit/research. The application deadline is 3 February 2014.

Study Subject(s): 
Studentships are awarded in the field of Economics, Social Anthropology, Sociology, Social Statistics and Politics at University of Manchester.
 
Course Level: 
Studentships are available for undertaking postgraduate taught and postgraduate research program at University of Manchester.
 
Scholarship Provider: 
University of Manchester, UK and North West Doctoral Training Centre (NWDTC)
 
Scholarship can be taken at:
UK

Eligibility:
-(PhD): UK Masters degree (or overseas equivalent) at Merit level, which MUST include a minimum 60% average in taught component, minimum 60% in dissertation, with no mark below 50%.
-(Masters followed by PhD): UK Bachelors degree (or overseas equivalent) at 2:1
-(PhD/MRes – Economics only): Full academic entry requirements can be found here .

Scholarship Open for International Students: 
Students all nationalities can apply for these postgraduate studentships.

Scholarship Description: 
University of Manchester offers postgraduate studentships for international students in the field of Economics, Social Anthropology, Sociology, Social Statistics and Politics. Studentships are available for undertaking postgraduate taught and postgraduate research program at University of Manchester. These postgraduate studentships are offered for 3 or 4 years (full-time) and 6 or 8 years (part-time) depending on programme. Studentships are awarded on the basis of academic merit/research.

Number of award(s):
Unknown

Duration of award(s): 
These postgraduate studentships are offered for 3 or 4 years full-time and 6 or 8 years part-time depending on programme.

Area Cover:
-Standard Studentship: Home fees, £13,863 annual maintenance stipend and Students can claim for certain research expenses from the Research Training Support Grant.
-AQM (Advanced Quantitative Methods) – Economics and Social Statistics Programmes only:  Home fees, £16,863 annual maintenance stipend and Students can claim for certain research expenses from the Research Training Support Grant.

Selection Criteria:
These postgraduate studentships will be awarded on academic merit/research.

Notification: 
Successful applicants will be notified in March/April 2014.

How to Apply: 
The mode of applying is online. Applications must include research proposal, two academic references, Degree certificates and transcripts, Personal statement, CV and NWDTC application form.

Scholarship Application Deadline: 
The application deadline is 3 February 2014.

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2014, International PhD Studentships in SCI/School of Social Sciences at University of Manchester in UK

University of Manchester is offering up to 5 PhD studentships for international students within in the SCI/School of Social Sciences. Applicants must have minimum merit (or overseas equivalent), including a minimum 60% course work average (with no mark below 50%) and a dissertation mark minimum of 60% in a relevant social science discipline, to be eligible for these studentships. PhD Studentships are awarded for three years which include home/EU tuition fees, annual maintenance stipend up to  £13,863 and £1000 for research and conference expenses.

Study Subject(s): 
Studentships are awarded within in the SCI/School of Social Sciences. The studentships will need to be closely aligned with the research agenda and on-going activities of the SCI, and so will focus on one or more of the following areas;
-Everyday Practices; Understanding consumer choices, habits and routines and how they can become more sustainable.
-Innovation; Accelerating sustainable innovation in products, services and systems.
-Visions and Politics; Exploring alternative framings of sustainable consumption and the politics underpinning them.
-Evidence; Developing novel methodologies to advance the evidence base on sustainable consumption.
 
Course Level: 
 Studentships are available for pursuing PhD degree at University of Manchester in UK.
 
Scholarship Provider: 
SCI (Sustainable Consumption Institute)/School of Social Sciences, University of Manchester, UK
 
Scholarship can be taken at:
UK

Eligibility: 
 This funding is available to students undertaking postgraduate research
-This funding is available to all nationalities.
-Minimum Merit (or overseas equivalent), including a minimum 60% course work average (with no mark below 50%) and a dissertation mark minimum of 60% in a relevant social science discipline.
-Preference will be given to those candidates whose Masters degree involves a significant element of social science research methods training, and those who performed at distinction level (70% or higher) or equivalent.

Scholarship Open for International Students:
This funding is available to all nationalities.

Scholarship Description:
The studentships will need to be closely aligned with the research agenda and on-going activities of the SCI, and so will focus on one or more of the following areas; Everyday Practices; Understanding consumer choices, habits and routines, and how they can become more sustainable. Innovation; accelerating sustainable innovation in products, services and systems. Visions and Politics; Exploring alternative framings of sustainable consumption and the politics underpinning them. Evidence; Developing novel me

Number of award(s):
 Up to 5 PhD studentships are offered.

Duration of award(s): 
These PhD Studentships are offered for three years.

Area Cover:
  These PhD studentships will include home/EU tuition fees
-Annual maintenance stipend – £13,863
-£1000 for research and conference expenses.
Award is subject to final confirmation and amounts may change.

Selection Criteria:
Unknown

Notification:
Applicants will be notified by March/April 2014.

How to Apply: 
Applicants should email david.evans-2-at-manchester.ac.uk a full CV together with a covering letter and either a research proposal (for their own project) or personal statement (if applying for a specified project).  The successful candidate will be required to submit a full University of Manchester on-line application , plus supporting documents (two academic references and degree transripts) to fulfill the normal admissions requirements for the Discipline/School for which they will be based.

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

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