Sheffield Hallam University International Achievement Scholarships for Students from Non-EU Countries

International Achievement Scholarships

Course(s) Offered: Any field of study
Course Level: Undergraduate, Postgraduate
Provider: Sheffield Hallam University
Country to Study in: UK

Scholarship Description
The Sheffield Hallam University offers the International Achievement Scholarships programme to international students from any non-EU country applying to study at the University in 2012/13 academic year. All full-time undergraduate and postgraduate taught courses are taking part in the programme.

Eligibility
To be eligible to apply for an undergraduate scholarship you must:

• be classed as an international student for fees purposes
• have a high standard of secondary education
• have, or expect to achieve, a minimum of IELTS 6.0 (5.5 in all areas) or equivalent*
• have given a firm or insurance acceptance of your offer on your chosen course
• be enrolling on a course with Sheffield Hallam starting in 2012/13 academic year
• be able to evidence achievement in your personal statement

To be eligible to apply for a postgraduate scholarship you must:

• be classed as an international student for fees purpose
• have a good undergraduate degree
• have, or expect to achieve, a minimum of IELTS 6.0 (5.5 in all areas) or equivalent*
• be enrolling on a course with Sheffield Hallam starting in 2012/13 academic year
• be able to evidence achievement in your personal statement
• have submitted your course application and been given a conditional/unconditional offer

* Please note that IELTS 6.0 (5.5 in all areas) or equivalent is the minimum English language requirement to be eligible for the International Achievement Scholarship and that the English language requirement for entry onto some of our undergraduate and postgraduate courses may be higher.

Selection criteria:
The scholarships will be awarded to well-qualified students who demonstrate academic, personal or professional achievement in the personal statement on their scholarship application form.

Eligible groups
Students from any non-EU country including:
Bangladesh, China, Ghana, India, Malaysia, Nigeria, Pakistan, Russia, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, Vietnam, Rest of the world (non-EU countries)

Participating Institutions
Sheffield Hallam University, UK

Fields of study
All full time undergraduate or postgraduate taught degree programmes offered at the university

Number of awards
Not Specified by provider

Scholarship benefits
Successful applicants will be awarded with a certificate to mark their achievement at a Scholarships ceremony following enrolment on their course and a payment will be made after enrolment. This scholarship is not a reduction in fees.

Exclusions:
Please note that you can only be awarded one Sheffield Hallam University scholarship or bursary. If, for example, you are successful in applying for an International Achievement Scholarship, you would not be eligible to receive an International Access Scheme bursary. This also applies to any fee discounts you are awarded.

Students who come to the University through our partnership with TAR College Malaysia may not apply for these scholarships. See our Tunku Abdul Rahman College pages for an alternative scholarship.

Method of Application
Scholarship applications are by submission of a Scholarship Application Form. For details of the scholarships available to you and to download an application form, please click on your country:
Bangladesh; China; Ghana; India; Malaysia; Nigeria; Pakistan; Russia; Sri Lanka; Taiwan; Thailand; Turkey; Vietnam; Rest of the world (non-EU countries). If you cannot download the application form, or have any other enquiries about the International Achievement Scholarships, please contact ias@shu.ac.uk or the address on the official website.

DEADLINES:
For scholarship applications for taught courses starting in September 2012, applications must be submitted by 30 June 2012. For taught courses starting in January 2013, applications must be submitted by 30 November 2012

PLEASE NOTE:
The Scholarships Panel will consider the quality of the personal statement alongside academic achievement when allocating scholarships. The panel will be held after the closing date and applicants will be notified approximately one month after the closing date using the contact details on your application record. The decision of the panel is final.

Application Deadline: 30 Jun / 30 Nov 2012
Open to International students: Yes

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