Computing Merit Scholarships at Robert Gordon University Aberdeen in UK, 2014

Started by scholarman, Dec 28, 2013, 01:31 PM

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Robert Gordon University Aberdeen is offering a number of merit scholarships for UK/EU or internationalstudents for the academic year 2014-15. Scholarships are available for outstanding students to study an MSc course at the School of Computing and Digital Media. Total around 25-30 scholarships will be awarded and each will cover £1,000-£2,000 as part fee. The application deadlines are 31st July 2014 (for September 2014) and 5 December 2014 (January 2015).

Study Subject (s): Scholarships are provided in the following field:

-Information Engineering PgCert/PgDip/MSc

-Information Engineering with Network Management PgCert/PgDip/MSc

-Software Technology PgCert/PgDip/MSc

-Software Technology with Network Management PgCert/PgDip/MSc

-IT for the Oil and Gas Industry

-Information and Network Security MSc/PgD/PgCert

Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing master (MSc) degree level at Robert Gordon University Aberdeen in UK.

Scholarship Provider: Robert Gordon University Aberdeen, UK

Scholarship can be taken at: UK

Eligibility: Applicants may be an international student or you may be a UK / EU student wishing to study on a full-cost course (a course with a fee of at least £7000 for home/EU students).

Scholarship Open for International Students: UK/EU or internationalstudents can apply for these merit scholarships.

Scholarship Description: The School of Computing and Digital Media is pleased to offer a number of merit scholarships to outstanding students who wish to study an MSc course at the School either in January 2014, September 2014 or in January 2015.

Number of award(s): Around 25-30 merit scholarships will be offered.

Duration of award(s): Not Known

What does it cover? Each scholarship will cover part-fee £1,000-£2,000.

Selection Criteria: The School's award panel will meet in May, August and December to consider all eligible scholarship applications received by the due date. The School will assess all applications against the following criteria:

-Previous academic record and your suitability for postgraduate study in School, ie

-Class of degree / CGPA / final score of first degree

-Relevance of your first degree to the course you are applying for

-The standing of the previous academic institution attended

-Any prizes or awards given to you in your first degree

-Relevant industrial or professional experience

-Evidence of workplace experience that is relevant to the course you are applying for

-Personal achievements – evidence of personal achievements in your life to date which indicate your ability to contribute to the wider life of the University community during your studies and the professional community that you will be joining on graduation.

Notification: Decisions will be announced 2-3 weeks after the relevant deadline. Successful applicants will be informed in the first instance by email.

How to Apply: Applicants should download the Computing Merit Scholarship Application Form and return it as a scanned copy by e-mail. Application must contain a short supporting statement and must also include:

-A scanned transcript of highest academic qualification;

-A scanned copy of IELTS/TOEFL certificate or other English language qualification;

-A scanned copy of University offer letter.

Please note that in order to be considered for a scholarship, applicants must already hold an offer of a place to study on an eligible course at the School commencing during session 2013-14 or session 2014-15; they must therefore ensure that their application for a place is submitted well in advance.

Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadlines are 31st July 2014 (for September 2014) and 5 December 2014 (January 2015).

Further Official Scholarship Information and Application