Eligibility:
Applicants must have completed a first degree and either be studying for or have completed a Masters degree in an appropriate subject area such as history, classics and ancient history, philosophy or politics. A good command of ancient Greek and at least one modern European language is desirable.

Application procedure:
Candidates must firstly submit an application for postgraduate research at the University of Bristol. This should include two academic references and a description of the student’s proposed topic. Forms can be downloaded from this site: http://www.bris.ac.uk/prospectus/postgraduate/2010/intro/8

Application Deadline: The closing date for applications is 30th April 2010

Contact:
Arts and Humanities Research Council
Whitefriars
Lewins Mead
Bristol
BS1 2AE

Contact Number: 01179876500

Source: http://www.ahrc.ac.uk/FundingOpportunities/Documents/Guide%20to%20Student%20Eligibility.pdf

Introduction:
The SORSAS was set up to attract high quality international studies to the UK to undertake research.

The scheme is open to overseas students undertaking a research degree in any area of study. The awards provide funding to pay the difference between the overseas rate of tuition fees and the home/EU rate of tuition fees. The awards DO NOT cover the home/EU fee element, maintenance or travel expenses.

New awards are granted annually, on a competitive basis, to overseas postgraduate research students of outstanding academic ability and research potential.

Eligibility:
Overseas (non-EU) students who have been accepted either conditionally or unconditionally for admission as a full-time, postgraduate research student for the 2010/11 academic year. Applicants must apply for admission either before or in conjunction with their SORSAS application. Applicants who have not applied for a research degree at the University by the scholarship closing date, will not be considered for SORSAS.

OR

Overseas (non-EU) students who are currently registered as a full-time postgraduate research student at the time of applying for an SORSAS award (not in their final year of supervised study).

All applicants must be assessed as overseas for tuition fee purposes and be liable for the overseas rate of fees.

Who cannot apply:
Students from EU member states are not eligible for an award because they are not required to pay tuition fees at the full international rate. The following countries are currently members of the EU: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Republic of Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and the United Kingdom.

Students undertaking part-time, undergraduate or taught postgraduate courses are not eligible. Students undertaking a 1+3 degree i.e. a Master’s degree followed by a 3-year full-time PhD are not eligible to apply for their first year (the Master’s year). Students are only eligible to apply for an award for their PhD studies.

Students who have previously held an SORSAS award and who have received SORSAS funding in any previous year or years are not eligible to apply for a second (new) award. SORSAS awards are automatically renewed subject to the award holder making satisfactory progress with their studies.

Students who currently hold an SORSAS award are not required to re-apply to continue their existing award.

Applications from students who fall into one of the following categories will not be accepted:

• those entering their third year of postgraduate research study in 2009/10
• those who already have a PhD or equivalent, or who already have an established research career
• those who are undertaking a Master’s degree followed by a 3-year PhD.

Necessary Qualifications:
The level of competition for SORSAS awards is very high and only those students who, by the time they take up their award, hold an undergraduate degree with either First Class or very good Upper Second Class honours (or the equivalent), or a very good Master’s degree, will be considered.

Length of Award:
Awards are offered for one year in the first instance. Subject to the satisfactory progress of the award holder, awards may be renewed for a second or third year according to the normal remaining length of the research programme being undertaken. No award will be made for more than 3 years of full-time study.

Application Procedure:
The application form is available on the web at:
www.abdn.ac.uk/registry/documents/ors_applicationform.doc

The completed application form, together with a transcript of your academic record, should be sent to:
Robert Findlay, SORSAS,
Registry, University Office, King’s College, Aberdeen AB24 3FX

Application Form: For online Registration click http://www.abdn.ac.uk/registry/documents/orsasapplication.doc

Application Deadline: 12 February 2010.

Contact Number: +44 (0)1224 273507

Email: registry(AT)abdn.ac.uk

Source: http://www.abdn.ac.uk/registry/documents/orsasschemepaper.doc

Introduction:
Applications are invited for up to two four-year PhD studentships within the newly created Arthritis Research Campaign (ARC) National Pain Centre at the University of Nottingham.  The successful students will join a multidisciplinary team, developing their project within a programme of translational research into the mechanisms of pain in knee osteoarthritis (OA).  Available projects are suitable for those with a background in psychology, neuroscience, pharmacology, physiology, anatomy or evidence-based medicine.  The project titles and descriptions are listed below, click on the links for more information.

Who may Apply:
Applicants must have a UK 2:i degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject.  Studentships include the payment of tuition fees at the HEU rate and a provide a maintenance stipend of approximately £13,650 per year (2010/11).  International students are welcome to apply, but would have to self-fund the difference between the HEU and International tuition fee.  The University of Nottingham offers some scholarships to cover fees, but in open competition with other non-EU students.

Application Procedure:
Written applications with a detailed CV, the names and addresses of two referees, together with an indication of which project(s) you wish to be considered for, should be sent to Dr DA Walsh, Director, ARC National Pain Centre, Clinical Sciences Building, City Hospital, Nottingham NG5 1PB.  Please note that the closing date for applications is 12 February 2010.  Please quote ref MED/632.

Further Questions:
Informal enquiries may be addressed to Dr David Walsh, telephone 0115 82 31751 or email David Walsh or the project supervisor.

Application Deadline: 12 February 2010.

Source:
http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/paincentre/prospective/studentships.aspx

Introduction:
The Business School has a vibrant postgraduate research community where there are currently over 140 students enrolled on its Doctoral programmes. It has excellent research ratings with 94 per cent of its research classified as being of international quality (RAE 2008). As part of its ongoing development of postgraduate research, the Business School is offering up to 7 fully-funded studentships for October 2010 start. Priority will be given to applicants with research proposals that align with Business School priorities as well as the University of Exeter Research Beacons and Key Themes.

Eligibility:

• You should have an appropriate first degree with a significant quantitative component of class 2:1 or above. You should also have a good Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or a closely related discipline.
• Preference will be given to applicants who have received ESRC accredited training at Master’s level. If English is not your first language, a language test certificate is required with the following minimum requirements for this studentship: IELTS 7.0. Personal qualities should also include the ability to work independently and high degree of motivation necessary to complete a PhD in three years.

Application Process:

• Apply online at http://www.exeter.ac.uk/2010studentships/application.
• Your covering letter should detail your reasons for applying and why you are the ideal person to fill the post and to submit your thesis within three years.

Award:
All fees paid for three years plus an annual Research Council-equivalent maintenance grant for three years. In 2009/10 this was £13,290 per year; the 20010/11 grant will be announced later in the year.

Application Deadline: 26th February 2010

Email: pgradmin(AT)exeter.ac.uk

Source:
http://admin.exeter.ac.uk/academic/scholarships/search/scholarship.php?id=418

Introduction:
Jubilee Scholarships of £2,000 per year are awarded to nominated students who have obtained at least  three A grades at GCE A level (excluding General Studies) or equivalent accredited examinations upon entry to the University and who make Exeter their first choice. The Scholarships are renewable annually depending on satisfactory academic performance at the University of Exeter.

Award:
Outstanding Jubilee Scholars may be eligible to receive an additional Millhayes Science Scholarships of an additional £1,000 per year giving a total Jubilee and Millhayes scholarship of £3,000 per year. In addition to academic excellence, selection for these awards is based on the quality of your personal statement, your demonstrable commitment to the subject of study and the supporting reference.

Eligibility:
The Scholarsips are awarded to nominated students who have obtained at least  three A grades at GCE A level (excluding General Studies) or equivalent accredited examinations upon entry to the University and who make Exeter their first choice.

How to Apply:
The application process begins once you have applied to and been offered a conditional or unconditional place on a degree programme at the University of Exeter. If you are deemed eligible on the basis of achieved or predicted examination results, we will write to you with further details and you will be invited to submit an application incorporating a supporting personal statement and a reference from a teacher or someone who can best comment on your aptitude for your chosen degree subject.

Scholarship Deadline: 26th February 2010.

Further Information:
For further information, please contact the Scholarships Administrator, Admissions Office,
Contact Number: 01392 722469

Email: admissions-scholarships(AT)exeter.ac.uk

Source:
http://admin.exeter.ac.uk/academic/scholarships/undergraduate/science.shtml

Introduction:
At the University of Exeter we believe that a University education should be about more than just an academic qualification. These prestigious awards are designed for students in any subject area who combine high levels of academic achievement with excellence in the kind of extra-curricular activities we believe make an important contribution to the life of the University.

Who may Apply:
These are available from October 2010 for students applying for any subject, who, in addition to academic excellence – the achievement or prediction of at least three A grades at A level (excluding General Studies) or equivalent accredited examinations – demonstrate achievement and potential in, and continued commitment to, at least one of the following areas:
volunteering
leadership
entrepreneurship
exceptional talent in music, the arts or sporting activities/participation of benefit to the community which are outside their field of study (i.e. a Drama student would not be eligible for a performing arts-based award or an Exercise and Sport Sciences student for a sports-based award)

Scholarship Details:
Vice-Chancellor’s Excellence Scholarships are renewed annually on the basis of (a) evidence (e.g. a report and references) of continued contribution and achievement in the relevant areas; and (b) continued excellent academic performance (the normal expectation would be performance at a level likely to lead to the award of a First Class Honours degree). There will be an expectation that nominated scholars register for the Exeter Award in their first year of study and, where appropriate, progress in due course to the Exeter Leaders Award. Enrolment and participation in these schemes will constitute part of the scholar’s profile as a positive, pro-active role-model within the student community.

How to Apply:

• Applications will be considered from all students who meet the academic requirements of the award, regardless of their choice of degree subject and who demonstrate achievement and potential in at least one of the extra-curricular fields outlined above.
• If you are deemed eligible, we will write to you with further details of how to submit your application once we have made you an offer of a place to study at Exeter. Your application should be supported by a referee who can confirm the evidence of exceptional academic and personal achievement given in your application.
• The deadline for receipt of completed applications is the 26th February 2010.
• If you do not receive e-mail notification that your submitted application has been received by the Admissions Office by the prescribed deadline above, please contact the Scholarship Administrator (details below) to verify safe receipt.
• You will be notified of the outcome of your application before you have to advise UCAS of your firm and insurance choices. The scholarships will be awarded to those candidates who choose Exeter as their First choice following the initial notification of an award nomination. If you are made a conditional offer we will confirm the award in August upon receipt of your examination results.

Application Deadline: 26th February 2010.

Further Information:
For further information, please contact the Scholarships Administrator, Admissions Office,
Contact Number: 01392 722469

Email: admissions-scholarships(AT)exeter.ac.uk

Source:
http://admin.exeter.ac.uk/academic/scholarships/undergraduate/vcexcellence.shtml

Introduction:
The Goodman Derrick LLP Scholarship is For an undergraduate student in the School of Law and may be used to pay tuition fees, maintenance, accommodation and living costs as the recipient wishes. The scholarship will be paid to the chosen recipient by the University at the beginning of each academic year.

Eligibility:

• For an undergraduate student in the School of Law.
• Applicants for the scholarship may be nationals of any country.  They must hold academic qualifications that comply with the University’s entry requirements for undergraduate degree programmes.

Selection procedure:

• The scholarship will be awarded in accordance with the selection criteria and procedures currently in place in the School of Law, and in accordance with the University’s policies and procedures for undergraduate degree programmes.
• The scholarship will be awarded to one student for three years whilst studying any undergraduate degree programme in the School of Law on either the Exeter or Cornwall campus..

Application Procedure:
The deadline for receipt of applications for all scholarships is Wednesday 1st September 2010.
For Application, please submit a letter requesting to be considered for the scholarship and an up to date CV in writing to:

Miss Lilian Bunni
Humanities Administrator
School of Law
University of Exeter
Amory Building
Rennes Drive
Exeter
Devon EX4 4RJ

Email: law-admissions(AT)exeter.ac.uk

Further Information:
For more information about the alumni behind the Goodman Derrick scholarship please visit: http://www.exeter.ac.uk/alumni/lawscholarship.shtml

Application Deadline: 1st September 2010.

Source:
http://law.exeter.ac.uk/scholarships/undergraduate.shtml

Introduction:
The Business School has a vibrant postgraduate research community where there are currently over 140 students enrolled on its Doctoral programmes. It has excellent research ratings with 94 per cent of its research classified as being of international quality (RAE 2008). As part of its ongoing development of postgraduate research, the Business School is offering up to 7 fully-funded studentships for October 2010 start. Priority will be given to applicants with research proposals that align with Business School priorities as well as the University of Exeter Research Beacons and Key Themes.

Who may Apply:

• You should have an appropriate first degree of class 2:1 or above. You should also have a good Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or a closely related discipline.
• Preference will be given to applicants who have received ESRC accredited training at Master’s level. If English is not your first language, a language test certificate is required with the following minimum requirements for this studentship: IELTS 7.0. Personal qualities should also include the ability to work independently and high degree of motivation necessary to complete a PhD in three years.

Value of The Studentships:
All fees paid for three years plus an annual Research Council-equivalent maintenance grant for three years. In 2009/10 this was £13,290 per year; the 20010/11 grant will be announced later in the year.

How to Apply:

• Apply online at http://www.exeter.ac.uk/2010studentships/application.
• Your covering letter should detail your reasons for applying and why you are the ideal person to fill the post and to submit your thesis within three years.

Email: pgradmin(AT)exeter.ac.uk

Application Deadline: 26th February 2010

Source:
http://admin.exeter.ac.uk/academic/scholarships/search/scholarship.php?id=417

Introduction:
The Asian Development Bank – Japan Scholarship Programme was established in April 1988 with financing from the Government of Japan. It aims to provide an opportunity for well-qualified citizens of ADB’s developing member countries to pursue postgraduate studies in economics, management, science and technology, and other developmentrelated fields at participating academic institutions, in the Asian and Pacific Region. Upon completion of their study programmes, scholars are expected to contribute to the economic and social development of their home countries.

Eligibility:
Students from the following countries are eligible:

The eligible ADB developing member countries are: Afghanistan; Azerbaijan; Bangladesh; Bhutan; Cambodia; People’s Republic of China; Cook Islands; Democratic Republic of East Timor; Fiji Islands; Hong Kong, China; India; Indonesia; Kazakhstan; Kiribati; Republic of Korea; Kyrgyz Republic; Lao People’s Democratic Republic; Malaysia; Maldives; Republic of the Marshall Islands; Federated States of Micronesia; Mongolia; Myanmar; Nauru; Nepal; Pakistan; Papua New Guinea; Philippines; Samoa; Solomon Islands; Sri Lanka; Taipei, China; Tajikistan; Thailand; Tonga; Turkmenistan; Tuvalu; Uzbekistan; Vanuatu; Vietnam.

How to Apply:

• Please visit http://www.adb.org/Documents/JSP/insheet.pdf for application form.
• Please visit http://www.adb.org/JSP/procedures.asp on application procedure.

Application Deadline:
The duly accomplished information sheet together with all copies of academic records should be sent to the institution at least six (6) months before the commencement of the intake that you wish to join.

Source:
http://www.adb.org/JSP/default.asp

Eligibility: Students of all nationalities are eligible.

How to Apply:
Visit http://www.masdar.ac.ae/Menu/Index.aspx?MenuID=8&CatID=92&mnu=Cat to apply online.

Awards:
Students accepted into the Masdar Institute will be offered a full scholarship which includes the following:

• 100% tuition fee scholarship
• Textbooks
• Laptop
• Medical Insurance
• Housing in a single unit apartment (at the Masdar campus)
• International students will receive reimbursement of travel expenses (economy class air-ticket) into Abu Dhabi and back home after completion of studies. Travel expenses (return economy class air-ticket) back to the student’s home country at the end of the 1st year of studies will also be reimbursed.
• Reimbursement of TOEFL and GRE exam fees (upon registration at Masdar Institute and submission of original receipts)
• A competitive stipend per month (cost of living allowance).
• No bond or conditions to the scholarship upon graduation

Application Form:

• For online Application Form Click http://www.masdar.ac.ae/uploads/PDF/Application%20Form.pdf
• For online registration click https://connect.masdar.ae/mionlineapps

Application Deadline: Currently applications are being accepted.

Source:
http://www.masdar.ac.ae/Menu/Index.aspx?MenuID=8&CatID=97&mnu=Cat#Local