Introduction
The International Development Scholarship in association with International
Students House (ISH) is a combined tuition fee, residential and maintenance
scholarship offered to an international student from a developing country, who
intends to make a positive contribution to the development of their home
country as result of completing the
MSc
NGO and Development Management Programme, who would otherwise be
unable to pursue the Programme for financial reasons.
The Scholarship will be offered annually and is the product of a partnership
between International Students House, one of London's largest residences for
International Students, and the University of East London, a global learning
community with over 28,000 students from over 120 countries world-wide.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the International Development Scholarship, applicants
must:
- First apply
online for the MSc NGO and
Development programme. The application will be assessed and if you are
successful, the International admissions office will send you an
International offer letter at UEL
- Be from a
developing or emerging country. Please click here
for a list of developing or emerging countries. If you are from a country
that is not on this list but you believe it should be, please email scholarships@uel.ac.uk for
clarification
- Intend to
return to your home country on completion of the course in order to put
your studies into practice
- Be able to
demonstrate that you would otherwise be unable to pursue the course for
financial reasons
Value
of Scholarship
The Scholarship will include the following:
- Return
flights (Booked by UEL)
- Tuition
Fees
- Accommodation*:
Single room accommodation at ISH
- Food*: 2 or
3 meals a day at ISH, the remaining meals covered by subsistence
- Subsistence(including
travel)*: £450 per month
*For up to 12 months
University
of East London (UEL)
University of East London (UEL) is a modern university, recognised for its
excellence in teaching and research across a range of subjects. Our campuses
are both in London, situated near Europe’s financial hub, Canary Wharf, and the
London 2012 Olympic Park. We have over 28,000 students from 110 countries
studying on our courses. With impressive new facilities, a wide range of
teaching expertise and specialist support services, UEL is an excellent choice
for international students. The UEL International team will look after you from
the time you start the application process right through to graduation when you
become an alumnus.
International
Students House (ISH)
ISH is an
extraordinary place for international students who are studying in London. It
offers a culturally diverse environment where students from all over the world
come to live together, share each others cultural experiences and enjoy the
full programme of social and recreational activities that the House has to
offer. ISH’s goal is to promote global friendship, trust and education for all,
this is why there is a scholarship programme, to allow students with potential
the opportunity to study in London where ordinarily they would not have the
resources to do so.
Find out more on the
ISH
website.
Conditions of Scholarship
The University at its sole discretion reserves the right to allocate and
administer the scholarship award as appropriate and conditions may be subject
to change.
- The scholar
must enrol on the MSc
NGO and Development Management Programme for the intake stated on
their Scholarship Offer Letter. The Scholarship cannot be deferred.
- The scholar
must comply with the terms and conditions of admittance and the University's
Regulations, including our Attendance Policy. Where there is a failure
to comply then the scholarship award may be withdrawn in whole or part.
- The scholar
will be expected to complete their programme of study successfully within
the time frame outlined on their Scholarship Offer Letter. The scholarship
award does not cover additional costs for any re-takes of module/s.
- The scholar
will be expected to participate in current and future promotional
activities and as such will be interviewed and photographed by the UEL
marketing department. The scholar will also contribute from time to time
to the promotion of UEL by supporting events organised for scholars and
events organised by the International Office. The scholar agrees no
payment will be made by the University to the scholar for their
participation in promotional activities.
- The scholar
assigns to the University any intellectual property or other rights which
are created as part of the promotional material.
- Scholars
will be expected to donate up to 10 hours per month of service to ISH or
UEL International in some way, such as representing ISH at events.
- Accommodation
is a single occupancy room in ISH halls of residence. It will be the scholar's
responsibility to accept the room offer within the specified time frame.
The award will not cover any alternative accommodation and no payment in
lieu will be made where the ISH single occupancy room is not occupied.
Scholars are not expected to bring family members to the UK, by nature of
the eligibility criteria with regards to financial hardship.
- Food will
be provided for up to 12 months. The scholar will be provided with a ‘top
up card’ for meals at ISH. All additional meals are to be paid for using
the monthly subsistence allowance. No payment will be made in lieu of food
vouchers that are not used.
- The scholar
will be provided with £450 per month for subsistence, for up to 12 months,
to cover travel, meals at UEL and other living expenses.
- Return
flights to the UK from the scholar’s country of residence will be booked
by UEL. Flights for the return journey will be booked for within a month
of the programme end date.
Tier 4 (General)
Student Visa
Where necessary under UK Border Agency (UKBA) regulations, scholars will be
required to apply for prior entry clearance (Tier 4 General Student). Student
immigration requirements for entry into the UK are operated on a points based
system. Scholars must ensure that they meet all the requirements for entry
within their application, in line with the UKBA’s Tier 4 Policy Guidance.
Scholars should only proceed with their acceptance of the award if they are
confident that they meet these requirements. A letter will be provided to the
scholar by UEL for use in the Tier 4 application process, as evidence of
maintenance. The scholarship award will not be made, or if made will be
withdrawn where a Tier 4 student visa is not granted, or is subsequently
withdrawn.
Up to date details of the Tier 4 Student Immigration Rules and
application procedures can be found on the
UK
Border Agency website
Further information and guidance on student visas can be obtained from
UEL's
International Student
Advice team.
The University reserves the right to withdraw a scholarship award if the
conditions outlined above are not met.
How and when to apply
Applicants must have obtained an offer for the
MSc
NGO and Development Management Programme before applying for this
scholarship. To apply for the Programme please click
here.
Applicants must have applied to the Programme by 5pm (UK time) on
Wednesday
20th June 2012.
Any applications for Programme received after 20th June 2012 will not be
considered for the scholarship.
In addition to submitting an online application, you are required to email a
supporting testimonial/ reference from a previous employer or academic tutor
demonstrating that you meet the criteria, including financial status. This
should be submitted by email to
scholarships@uel.ac.uk
after you have submitted the online application.
The deadline to submit your scholarship application and testimonial is
Friday 13th July 2012. Applications will not be accepted after this
date.
Assessment Procedure
Applications will be assessed according to merit and financial need by a
selected panel at the University of East London and International Students
House. The panel may request to interview applicants over the telephone.
Candidates who are selected for interview will be notified of this by telephone
and email.
The panel will make their final selections by marking the quality of the
application and interview (where applicable), the preparedness for the high
quality study in the discipline area, the articulation of how the Scholarship
will contribute to the applicant’s study goals, personal development and long
term career gains in making a positive contribution to the development of their
home country.
Notification of Scholarship Outcome
The successful applicant will be notified by telephone and email by 30th
July 2012. They will then be sent an award letter which may be required for
visa purposes. The award letter will be posted to the correspondence address on
your application form. You must inform us (by emailing
admissions.international@uel.ac.uk)
if your contact details change so that we can contact you at the correct address.
The scholar will receive an acceptance form with their award letter and this
must be returned by email.
If you do not consent to the terms and
conditions of the scholarship, it will have to be withdrawn.
Unsuccessful applicants will be informed of the final decision by email.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. How can I get an offer letter?
Before applying for this scholarship you will need to have made a successful
application to the MSc NGO and Development Management programme online here:
http://www.uel.ac.uk/programmes/lss/postgraduate/apply/ngo.htm,
or by downloading the application form here:
www.uel.ac.uk/international/application/index.htm
. If your application is successful you will be emailed an offer letter from
our International Admissions office.
2. What is the UEL ID number?
Before you can apply for a scholarship you first need to have an offer of a
place on our
MSc NGO and Development Management
programme. If your programme application is successful you will be emailed
an offer letter containing your 7-digit UEL ID number. You will then be able to
apply for a scholarship using the online form
here.
3. Is my country eligible for this scholarship?
Please check the list of countries
here.
If your country is not on this list but you feel it should be, please email
scholarships@uel.ac.uk. Please
note this list is published by International Students House.
4. Do I need to submit my IELTS/TOEFL scores?
All applicants are required to provide evidence of English language level.
We recognise many English language qualifications including IELTS, TOEFL,
Pearson’s Test of English and some country specific examinations. If your
application to the Programme is successful you will receive an offer letter
from the International Admissions team, stating the evidence you are required
to provide if required. You can find further information about admission
requirements for the course
here
and information about the UKBA English language requirements
here.
5. My IELTS/TOEFL scores will be declared after July 13, can I still
apply for the scholarship?
For the International Development Scholarship you must have an unconditional
offer (with no academic conditions) to be considered. Evidence of English
language is a requirement of admission to the MSc NGO and Development
Management Programme. As the Scholarship is for entry in September 2012, the
scholarship applications will need to be assessed immediately after the
deadline on 13 July 2012. You therefore must ensure that all academic
conditions have been met by 13th July 2012.
6. Is the Scholarship for any other programme?
No. The International Development Scholarship is open to applicants with an
offer for our MSc NGO and Development Management Programme only. However,
applicants with an offer for another Master’s programme may be eligible for one
of our other
international scholarships.
Please note, however, that these are only partial scholarships.
7. What documents do I need to upload?
When you have a successful offer for the MSc NGO and Development Management
Programme , you can apply for the scholarship using the online form here. When
you have submitted your scholarship application, you are required to email a
supporting testimonial/ reference from a previous employer or academic tutor
demonstrating that you meet the criteria, including financial status. This
should be submitted by email to
scholarships@uel.ac.uk
after you have submitted the online application.
8. I am having a problem uploading the documents. What should I do?
Supporting documents should be emailed to
scholarships@uel.ac.uk once
you have submitted the application form.
9. Is there a fee for submitting the online scholarship form?
No.
If you have any further questions regarding the scholarship, please email
scholarships@uel.ac.uk
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