As per request from saoirse, I decided to do a quick search on UK's scholarship opportunities. Similar to many other countries, they've got fundings to cover both the course fees and livings. For eg, in Warwick Uni: You can apply to hold an award in any department at the University of Warwick. The scheme is open to UK, EU and overseas students. Applicants for a Warwick Postgraduate Research Fellowship are required to apply for alternative funding, for example UK and EU students should apply to the UK Research Councils and overseas students to the Overseas Research Studentship Competition.
Warwick Postgraduate Research Scholarship
The Warwick Postgraduate Research Scholarship is a prestigious programme of awards for PhD students run by the Warwick Graduate School. The award scheme is run on a competitive basis and competition for the awards is keen.
If you are a high calibre candidate in any discipline with a proven academic track record and the potential to be an outstanding researcher in your field, we would welcome an application from you. Warwick Postgraduate Research Fellowships offer:
The payment of your academic fees at the Home/EU rate
A combined salary and maintenance grant of £13,000 (for full-time award holders in 2006/2007) (roughly the same rate as livings provided in Australia, Singapore, Japan and US)
The opportunity to gain valuable work experience within your academic department
You should note that before you apply for the funding you should already have applied online to study the MPhil/PhD or PhD via the following link: http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/
If you have any queries please do not hesitate to contact the Student Records Team by email on studentrecords@warwick.ac.uk
Taken from http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/funding/
There are a few more scholarships for overseas student:
University of Warwick Awards for International Students
The University offers awards for students in various countries and also participates in jointly funded scholarship schemes. Full details are available on the International Office website or email the International Office at Int.Office@warwick.ac.uk
Foreign and Commonwealth Office British Chevening Awards
The application process is organised by the British Council, British Embassy or High Commission in your home country. Information is also available on the Foreign and Commonwealth Office website.
Commonwealth Scholarships and Fellowship Programme
Commonwealth scholarships are available for candidates in Commonwealth countries or British dependent territories who qualify for postgraduate study (taught courses and research degrees). Further details are available from the Ministry of Education in your home country and on the Association of Commonwealth Universities website.
Overseas Research Student Awards Scheme
This scheme is open to overseas applicants who want to follow a postgraduate research degree in the UK. The scheme pays the difference between the home and overseas fees for full-time students of outstanding merit and research potential. You must hold an offer from the University to study for a MPhil/PhD or PhD before applying for an ORSAS award. Application forms and further information for awards starting in September 2006 can be found at http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/academicoffice/postgrad.
Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Scheme (formerly DFID Shared Scholarship Scheme)
These scholarships are funded by the Department for International Development and British Universities. The scheme is intended to help students from developing commonwealth countries to follow postgraduate courses related to the economic and social development of their home country. Awards are available for specific taught Masters degrees. Departments nominate candidates for these awards so please indicate that you wish to be considered for a DFID award on your application form. The DFID application form will be available on our website from January 2006. Further information is available from DFID’s website or the Scholarships Officer in the Graduate School. E-mail studentrecords@warwick.ac.uk
Also taken from the page mentioned. For other unis in UK, I would expect similar scholarship opportunities exist =)
So good luck to those applying, and don't forget the deadline: 30th March 2007
*generally, you could contact the *proposed* supervisor to discuss for research topic before applying for the scholarship.
Oh and just a reminder - the deadlines for most Australia's research scholarship is on 31thOct2007 - don't miss out if you are interested!
2 comments:
Hi hi. The scholarship seems due already (march 2007). Is there any available for 2008 intake? Also, what would you recommend for a Master's degree? Academic or Research?
Hi there,
yup - it's around that time every year.
Umm... there's two types of master:
1. Master by research (MPhil) (100% research) - this is the type where scholarship is generally available
2. Master by coursework - normally around 30-50% research with normal lectures/exams etc. - there are not much scholarship available for this option
so if you cant afford financially, you could do a MPhil, or even a PhD. Otherwise, Master by coursework is 'generally' an easier course. It also depends on what you want to achieve from the degree.
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