Scholarship details
Are you looking for a way to pursue your postgraduate studies in the UK without breaking the bank? Do you have a passion for excellence and want to make a difference? If you answered yes to these questions, you might be interested in applying for the Dundee Global Excellence Postgraduate Taught Scholarship.
This scholarship is offered by the University of Dundee, a leading institution of higher education in Scotland, UK. The University of Dundee is ranked among the top 200 universities in the world and has a reputation for excellence in teaching, research, and innovation. The University of Dundee is known for its friendly and supportive environment, diverse international community, and commitment to social responsibility and sustainability.
The Dundee Global Excellence Postgraduate Taught Scholarship is a generous award to attract and reward outstanding international students who demonstrate academic, extracurricular, or volunteer excellence. The scholarship provides £6,000 per year of study, which can cover part of the tuition fees for any postgraduate course offered by the University of Dundee. The scholarship is open to students from all countries and all subjects except those excluded by the terms and conditions.
Scholarship Provider
The scholarship provider is the University of Dundee, a public research university in Scotland, UK. The University of Dundee was founded in 1881 as a University of St Andrews college and became an independent university in 1967. The University of Dundee has four colleges: the College of Arts and Social Sciences, the College of Engineering, Mathematics and Physical Sciences, the College of Life Sciences, and the College of Medicine, Dentistry, and Nursing. The University of Dundee has over 17,000 students and 3,000 staff members and offers over 200 undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
Eligible Applicants
The eligible applicants for the Dundee Global Excellence Postgraduate Taught Scholarship are international students who have an offer to study a full-time, on-campus postgraduate course at the University of Dundee starting in January 2024. The applicants must have achieved either a first-class honors degree or equivalent and must hold an international fee status as determined by the University of Dundee. The applicants must not have any other University of Dundee scholarships.
Host Country
The host country for the Dundee Global Excellence Postgraduate Taught Scholarship is the United Kingdom, a sovereign state of four countries: England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. The United Kingdom is a member of the European Union, the Commonwealth of Nations, the United Nations, NATO, and the G7. The United Kingdom is one of the world’s most influential and powerful countries, with a rich history, culture, and heritage. The United Kingdom is also a popular destination for international students, with over 500,000 students coming from abroad every year.
Scholarship Worth
The scholarship worth of the Dundee Global Excellence Postgraduate Taught Scholarship is £6,000 per year of study, which can be used to pay part of the tuition fees for any postgraduate course offered by the University of Dundee. The scholarship is renewable for the duration of the system, subject to satisfactory academic progress and attendance. The scholarship does not cover living expenses, travel, or any other costs associated with studying in the UK.
Level and Field of Study
The level of study for the Dundee Global Excellence Postgraduate Taught Scholarship is postgraduate, which means that the applicants must have completed an undergraduate degree or equivalent before starting their course. The field of study for the Dundee Global Excellence Postgraduate Taught Scholarship is any subject offered by the University of Dundee except those excluded by the terms and conditions. The University of Dundee offers a wide range of postgraduate courses in various disciplines, such as accounting and finance, anatomy and human identification, architecture and urban planning, art and design, biological and biomedical sciences, business, management, and marketing, comics, computing, dentistry, economics, education, energy, petroleum and mineral law and policy, engineering, English, creative writing, and film studies, geography and environmental science, history, mathematics, philosophy, physics, politics and international relations, psychology, and social work.
How to Apply
The application process for the Dundee Global Excellence Postgraduate Taught Scholarship is simple. The applicants do not have to submit a separate application for the scholarship. They only have to apply to study at the University of Dundee for January 2024 and receive an offer for a full-time, on-campus postgraduate course. The University Admissions team will automatically assess the academic transcripts of the applicants (once submitted) to confirm their eligibility for the scholarship. The applicants will be notified of the outcome of their scholarship application by email within two weeks of receiving their offer letter.
Countries that can Apply
The countries that can apply for the Dundee Global Excellence Postgraduate Taught Scholarship are all countries, except for those that are excluded by the terms and conditions. The scholarship is open to students from any nationality and background as long as they meet the academic and fee status requirements. The University of Dundee welcomes and values the diversity and contribution of its international students and aims to provide them with a high-quality education and a rewarding experience.
Eligibility Criteria
The eligibility criteria for the Dundee Global Excellence Postgraduate Taught Scholarship are as follows:
- The applicants must have applied to study at the University of Dundee for January 2024 and received an offer for a full-time, on-campus postgraduate taught course. Please see the terms and conditions for exclusions.
- The applicants must have achieved either a first-class honors degree or equivalent. The University of Dundee determines grade equivalencies for international qualifications.
- The applicants must hold an international fee status as determined by the University of Dundee, which is communicated in their offer letter.
- The applicants must not hold any other University of Dundee scholarships.
Scholarship Deadline
The scholarship deadline for the Dundee Global Excellence Postgraduate Taught Scholarship is Sunday, 31 December 2023, at 23:59 (UK time). The applicants are advised to apply for their course and submit their academic transcripts as early as possible to ensure they receive their offer letter and scholarship decision in time. The applicants are also advised to check the visa and immigration requirements for studying in the UK and apply for their visa well before their course start date.
