Course(s) Offered: Qualified fields
Course Level: Postgraduate (masters)
Provider: University of the Arts London
Scholarship can be taken at: UK
Scholarship Description
The University of Arts London (UAL) offers the Vice-Chancellor’s Postgraduate Scholarships consisting of the Vice-Chancellor's International Postgraduate Scholarships AND the Vice-Chancellor's UK and EU Postgraduate Scholarships to both International and UK/EU students respectively.
The Vice-Chancellor's Postgraduate International Scholarships aim to fully support 10 students from countries with low economies and who have already applied to study a qualifying full-time masters degrees starting in 2016/2017.
The Scholarship program applies to any full time qualifying Masters course offered in the university. And applications are currently on-going for the 2016 Vice-Chancellor’s International Postgraduate Scholarships at the University of Arts London.
Eligibility
You need to be ordinarily resident in one of the low income economy countries as defined using the World Bank Atlas method (see official scholarship site for list) to begin to meet the eligibility criteria. In your application you’ll be asked to evidence with documentation that you are ordinarily resident in a qualifying country e.g. copy of your immigration documents, ID card or formal evidence of your address.
You must have applied to study a full-time taught masters course at one of UAL’s six Colleges starting in the academic year of 2016/17. Your course must offer either an MA, MDes, MFA, MRes or MSc qualification. Postgraduate Certificate (PgCert), Graduate Diploma, Postgraduate Diploma, M ARCH, MBA, distance learning, blended learning and online courses do not qualify.
In addition, if you already hold a postgraduate taught qualification from studies undertaken in the UK or abroad, you are not eligible to apply for a UAL Vice-Chancellor’s Postgraduate Scholarship.
Acceptance of the scholarship offer is on the condition that you will return to your home country on completion of your taught masters course.
Eligible groups
Citizens of ANY nationality may apply
Participating Institution(s)
University of the Arts (UAL), London, United Kingdom
Field(s) of study
All full-time qualifying Masters course programs at the UAL can be applied to this scholarship. For complete listing of all qualifying courses, see Qualifying Courses: Vice-Chancellor's Postgraduate Scholarships.
Number of Awards
Ten successful applicants will be awarded
Sponsorship duration
These are partial awards given to help cover the cost of tuition and other fees
Scholarship benefits
The scholarship amount is £25,000 which covers the cost of tuition fees, accommodation and other costs associated with moving to and studying in the UK.
Method of Application
The first step to applying for the scholarship is to register your interest using the online form found on the official website. In the form you'll be required to confirm that you meet the eligibility criteria required to apply. Once your details have been reviewed, the University will send you an email letting you know what to do next.
It is important to visit the official website (link to it is below) for complete information on how to apply to this scholarship; and also to access the online registration form.
DEADLINE:
Your completed UAL Vice-Chancellor’s Postgraduate Scholarship application form and supporting evidence must be submitted by 4pm BST on Wednesday 1 June 2016.
PLEASE NOTE:
You must have made an application to study one of the full-time qualifying Masters courses and satisfy the eligibility criteria before you can be considered for this scholarship.
University of the Arts London (formerly the London Institute) is a public research university located in London, United Kingdom specialised in art, design, fashion and media. It is a collegiate university comprising six constituent colleges: Camberwell College of Arts, Central Saint Martins, Chelsea College of Art and Design, London College of Communication, London College of Fashion and Wimbledon College of Art.
The university is Europe's largest provider of education in art, design, fashion, communication and the performing arts.
Application Deadline: 1 June 2016
Open to International Applicants: Yes
More Scholarship Information and Application
Related: List of Scholarships in the UK for International Students