Overview
The University of Dundee offers Global Excellence Postgraduate Taught Scholarships worth £5,000 to international students starting a taught masters programme. The award goes to applicants who show excellence in their academic work, extra-curricular activities or volunteering. You do not fill in a separate form: the Admissions Team considers you when you apply for your programme. The scholarship covers one year of study only.
At a glance
- Host: University of Dundee, UK
- Level: Postgraduate taught (Masters)
- Value: £5,000 for 1 year only
- Who: International students from all countries
- Starts: September 2020 or January 2021
- Deadline: admissions deadline (annual)
- Application: no separate form, assessed with your programme application
Awarded by
University of Dundee, United Kingdom
Subjects and level
This is for a postgraduate taught programme starting September 2020 or January 2021 in the following subjects:
Anatomy / Forensic Anthropology / Forensic and Medical Art, Architecture and Urban Planning, Art and Design, Biological/Biomedical Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, Business (Accountancy / Economics / Finance / International Business), Civil Engineering, Computing, Dentistry, Education, Electronic Engineering, Energy Petroleum and Mineral Law and Policy, Geography / Environmental Science, History, Law, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, Philosophy, Physics, Politics and International Relations, Psychology, Social Work.
Programmes in the School of Medicine are looked at case by case and are not awarded automatically.
Awards available
Not specified
Who can apply
International students from all countries.
What the award covers
The award is £5,000 for 1 year only.
Eligibility requirements
You must meet all of the following:
- The university must class you as an Overseas Fee student.
- You must hold a UK 1st Class Honours degree, or its equivalent.
- You must hold an academic offer of entry for a postgraduate taught programme in one of the university's academic schools, starting September 2020 or January 2021.
- The programme must be a full 180 credit, 12 month programme.
How to apply
There is no separate application form, and the university does not accept written applications for this scholarship. The Admissions Team assesses your eligibility as part of your programme application, so your programme application is also your scholarship application.
Check the official website (link below) for full details on how to apply. The deadline follows the admissions deadline, which is annual.
Official website
Official Scholarship Website: https://www.dundee.ac.uk/scholarships/2020-21/uod-global-excellence-pg/
Who should apply
This suits an international student who already holds a strong first degree at UK 1st Class Honours level or its equivalent and plans a full 180 credit, 12 month taught masters at Dundee starting September 2020 or January 2021. You should be classed as an Overseas Fee student and be able to show excellence beyond grades, through extra-curricular or voluntary work.
Frequently asked questions
- Who can apply? International students from all countries who are classed as Overseas Fee students, hold a UK 1st Class Honours degree or equivalent, and have an offer for an eligible full 180 credit, 12 month taught programme.
- What does the scholarship cover? It is worth £5,000 for 1 year only.
- Do I need a separate application form? No. The Admissions Team assesses your eligibility as part of your programme application, and written applications are not accepted.
- When is the deadline? It follows the admissions deadline, which is annual. Check the official website for the exact date.
- Is the School of Medicine included? Programmes in the School of Medicine are reviewed on an individual basis and are not automatically awarded.
How to apply
- Read the official scholarship page and the programme entry requirements before you apply.
- Gather your degree transcripts and proof of your degree classification early, since your eligibility depends on them.
- Describe your extra-curricular and voluntary activities clearly in your programme application.
- Confirm that your chosen programme is a full 180 credit, 12 month course before relying on the award.
- Apply well before the admissions deadline so your offer is in place in time.
