Royal Agricultural University is providing sports scholarships for international students in UK. The scholarships are available for pursuing undergraduate and postgraduate degree level. New or currents students are eligible for these sports scholarships. These scholarships are awarded to students with outstanding ability in a particular sport to assist their development, and to raise the profile of the University through their sporting endeavours. The scholarships will provide £50 – £3,000. Application should be submitted till 31st July 2013.
Study Subject(s): Scholarships are provided to student having outstanding ability in a particular sport for his/her studies at the University.
Course Level: The scholarships are available for pursuing undergraduate and postgraduate degree level at Royal Agricultural University in UK.
Scholarship Provider: Royal Agricultural University in UK.
Scholarship can be taken at: UK
Eligibility: New or current, UK or OS, undergraduate or postgraduate; Outstanding ability in a particular sports.
Scholarship Open for International Students: UK and overseasstudents can apply for these scholarships.
Scholarship Description: These scholarships are awarded to students with outstanding ability in a particular sport to assist their development, and to raise the profile of the University through their sporting endeavours. The specific aims of the sports scholarships are: Recruit talented students to study at the Royal Agricultural University, Assist those students to achieve their full sporting potential alongside their studies, By their efforts the sports scholars will help raise the profile of the University in the sporting and academic arenas, As far as is reasonable represent the University in their sport, Scholarships are available (on adjudication) to sportsmen and women who compete (at least) at county level or equivalent (this standard will vary from sport to sport). Scholars should be committed to representing the University and working with the University to achieve the aims of the sports scholarship scheme. Each scholarship will be available for the duration of the student's studies whilst at the University, each scholarship is reviewed annually. Influencing factors for renewal of the scholarship each year are the satisfactory completion of an Annual Review. The University will advise what this consists of and whether in its opinion the student has fulfilled their part of the scholarship.
Number of award(s): Not Known
Duration of award(s): Each scholarship will be available for the duration of the student's studies whilst at the University, each scholarship is reviewed annually.
What does it cover? The scholarships will provide £50 – £3,000.
Selection criteria: Scholarships will be awarded on academic/sporting merit by past, current and potential achievements by the Scholarship Committee.
Notification: An interview of short-listed candidates by the Scholarships Committee will be arranged prior to the start of the first term. For overseas applicants, a telephone or video conferencing facility may be arranged.
How to Apply: Applications should be sent to the University by 31st July using the online application form, together with evidence demonstrating sports potential, and a reference from a teacher/coach or selector. Applicants should also send a statement, of not more than 1,200 words, on how they intend to raise the profile of the University through involvement in sport. Students should download and ask their referee to complete the Reference Form; the referee should be their most recent school/university tutor or employer. University does not accept references from family members. Please note Scholarship applications cannot be considered without a satisfactory reference. Additional information may be requested at a later date
Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is 31st July 2013.
Further Official Scholarship Information and Application (http://www.rau.ac.uk/study/fees-how-to-apply/funding-opportunities/scholarships)