Great International Scholarships at University of Derby, UK

OPPORTUNITY DETAILS

Total reward

0 $

Nonprofit organization

University of Derby Grants

Area

Central and Eastern Europe

Host Country

United Kingdom

Deadline

01 Jun 2022

Opportunity funding

Partial funding

Eligible Countries

This opportunity is destined for all countries

Eligible Region

All Regions

Award or Grant Description $$ £11,000

In partnership with the British Council and the GREAT Britain Campaign, the University of Derby is offering Great Scholarships to international students in the UK.

The scholarship programme offers financial support of £11,000 to eligible students to pursue one-year postgraduate study at the University of Derby.

The University of Derby, which is placed 801 in Times Higher Education’s World University Rankings, is a public university in Derby that seeks to empower people all over the world to reach their full potential and make a constructive contribution to society.

Why study at the University of Derby? The University of Derby focuses on employability, cutting-edge facilities, and excellent teaching. The Teaching Excellence and Student Outcomes Framework give it a gold rating, while the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2020 ranks it in the top 20 for teaching quality. In addition, the university provides industrial experience and practical, hands-on learning to ensure that students’ courses are relevant to their future lives.

Application Deadline: 1 June 2022.

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Eligibility Criteria

Eligible Countries: Applications are accepted from China, Ghana, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Nigeria, Pakistan, and Thailand.
Eligible Course or Subjects: The scholarship will be awarded in Postgraduate degree offered by the university.
Eligibility Criteria: To be eligible, the applicants must meet all the following/given criteria:
Be a citizen of a GREAT target country
Motivated and academically able to follow and benefit from a UK postgraduate taught course
Active in the field with work experience or with a proven interest in the proposed subject area
Meet the English language requirement of the University of Derby
Willing to embody the University of Derby experience, by attending lectures and tutorials and engaging with extra-curricular activities, and act as an ambassador for the University of Derby, by promoting the value of studying at a UK HEI
Willing to establish an engagement with the UK as a scholar, through personal and academic fulfillment
Represent the high standards of the GREAT brand by becoming an advocate for programmes
Willing to attend a networking event of all UK-based GREAT scholars, to discuss experiences and capture perceptions of studying in the UK

Offered Benefits

The University of Derby will provide the amount of £11,000 towards the postgraduate study of international applicants.

Application Process

How to Apply: Applicants must apply by submitting an online application at the university and then they can complete their application form.
Supporting Documents: Applicants must submit all the following documents-
As part of your application, you will need to include an essay of no more than 500 words about a topic you have studied previously and why you found it interesting. This topic should be related to or have inspired you to apply for your chosen degree programme. This essay will be part of the shortlisting criteria, alongside previous academic achievement, and the potential you show.
Officially evaluated institutional transcripts
Scanned copy of the valid passport
Personal statement
Two letters of recommendation
Admission Requirements: The applicants must follow the entry requirements and must hold a previous Bachelor’s degree with relevant marks.
Language Requirement: Applicants must complete the language requirements of the university.