Overview
The University of Westminster offers one Disaster Regeneration Scholarship to an international student from a developing country or region hit by a recent natural or man-made disaster. The award covers full tuition fees, accommodation, living expenses and flights to and from London. You must show how your chosen master's course will help rebuild the affected country or region. The scholarship is for full-time study and is not open to MBA applicants.
At a glance
- Host: University of Westminster, United Kingdom
- Level: Full-time Master's Degree Programme (except MBA)
- Study destination: UK
- Deadline: 4 May 2017
- Number of awards: 1
- What is covered: Full tuition fee award, accommodation, living expenses and flights to and from London
- Target group: International students from a disaster struck developing country or region
Awarded by
University of Westminster, United Kingdom
Subjects and level
Any full-time Master's Degree Programme offered at the University except MBA.
Awards available
1
Who can apply
International students from a disaster struck developing country or region.
What the award covers
The scholarship covers full tuition fees, accommodation, living expenses and flights to and from London.
Eligibility requirements
You must be an international student from a disaster struck developing country or region. You must also hold an offer for a full-time Master's degree at the University. The main criteria are:
- Equivalent to a UK First Class Honours degree
- Financial need
- Development potential
How to apply
Applications are currently closed.
You should only apply for a scholarship once you have applied for admission and successfully been offered a place (either conditional or unconditional) on the course you wish to study. To apply for a scholarship you will need to complete the relevant scholarship application form and submit supporting documents. The deadline for applications is 4 May 2017.
It is important to visit the official website (link found below) to access the application form and for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.
Official website
Official Scholarship Website: https://www.westminster.ac.uk/study/prospective-students/fees-and-funding/scholarships/postgraduate-scholarships/disaster-regeneration-scholarship
Who should apply
This scholarship suits an international student from a developing country or region that has recently suffered a natural or man-made disaster. You should already hold, or expect to hold, a degree equivalent to a UK First Class Honours. You need to show financial need and the potential to contribute to development. You must also have a clear plan for how your chosen full-time master's course (not MBA) will support the regeneration of your country or region.
Frequently asked questions
- Who can apply for the Disaster Regeneration Scholarship? International students from a disaster struck developing country or region who hold an offer for a full-time Master's degree at the University of Westminster (except MBA).
- What does the scholarship cover? Full tuition fees, accommodation, living expenses and flights to and from London.
- How many scholarships are available? One scholarship is awarded.
- What is the application deadline? The deadline is 4 May 2017. Applications are currently closed.
- How do I apply? First apply for admission and receive an offer (conditional or unconditional) for your chosen course. Then complete the scholarship application form and submit supporting documents. Visit the official website for the form and details.
How to apply
- Read the official scholarship guidelines and application form carefully before you start.
- Prepare your supporting documents early, including proof of your degree and evidence of financial need.
- Check the English language requirements for your course and make sure you meet them.
- In your application, clearly explain how your course will help regenerate the affected country or region.
- Submit your admission application well before the scholarship deadline.
