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1 scholarships Scholarships for UK, EU and International Students 2009/10 LONDON

2 University of Westminster Scholarships Office Wells Street London W1T 3UW Telephone: +44 (0) ext 2349/ educating for professional life

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4 Contents Introduction by Professor Geoffrey Petts, Vice-Chancellor and Rector...2 Recent and future developments...4 Undergraduate scholarships...8 Postgraduate scholarships...16 PhD scholarships...34 Scholarships for part-time students...38 Other University of Westminster scholarships January 2010 scholarships...48 Scholarships partners and donors...52 Frequently asked questions...58 Application procedure and presentation guidelines...64 Undergraduate scholarships application form...66 Postgraduate scholarships application form...68 one

5 Introduction By Professor Geoffrey E Petts, Vice-Chancellor and Rector The University of Westminster is rightly famed for having the largest scholarship scheme for international students of any UK university. In line with our long standing commitments to provide high quality higher education to all regardless of their ability to pay, we have expanded the scheme in recent years to provide equal expenditure on scholarships for UK/EU students. In the past year our emphasis has been to strengthen links with our local communities. To this end we have developed scholarships for academically excellent students progressing to us from our associate colleges. We have linked up with the London boroughs to provide opportunities for young people leaving care. There are a notoriously low number of care leavers who move into higher education, less than one per cent. We hope that by providing scholarships we can do something to improve this for students who have none of the usual support systems. Additionally, we have instituted scholarships for students with major disabilities. The thinking behind this is that these students may find it hard to find well paid jobs at the end of their study and the scholarship will keep their debt level to a minimum. These scholarships are, as far as we know, unique to the University of Westminster. We have now developed a comprehensive scholarship scheme; however, there is always room for expansion and we are constantly seeking new partners to help expand the scheme. We welcome a number of new ones this year and, as always, our thanks go to all our partners new and old, without whose assistance we could not provide the opportunities that we do for students from around 80 countries each year. Professor Geoffrey E Petts BSc, PhD, FRGS, FRSA Vice-Chancellor and Rector two

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7 Recent and future developments This has been a busy year especially with the scholarship scheme for UK/EU undergraduates reaching its maximum extent. The international programme has also grown, if less dramatically. We expect to have over 700 students with scholarships at the University in 2008/09. The value of the scheme will top four million this year. four

8 Scholarship student Nana Serwaa Yeboah MSc Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship 2008/09 From Ghana five

9 six The scheme is also increasingly well known and widely acknowledged as the largest in the UK. There was a 40 per cent increase in applications for 2008 entry.

10 We have had a number of interesting developments in the last year. We have created new scholarships to fill gaps in the University s provision for example, scholarships for international undergraduates and international students with disabilities. Other developments include: The Challenge, Ghana The British Council organised this reality television show, something like a combination of The Apprentice and Big Brother. The platinum prize was a full scholarship for a Masters programme at Westminster in 2008/09. Applicants to the programme had to hold a first degree with either Upper Second or First Class Honours. Over 3,000 people applied. This was reduced to a final 25, all of whom had applied for a course at Westminster. Only those accepted were eligible for inclusion in the final 12. The programme was shown three times a week for 12 weeks and was watched by about half of the country. The eventual and worthy winner is Jojo Chartei Quansah, who joins the University in September 2008 to read an MA in Marketing Communications. Chevening Scholarships Our portfolio of joint Chevening Scholarships in partnership with the British Council/FCO continues to expand. A new programme with Russia for a student to study the MA in International Journalism will start in Capacity Building Scholarships Our scholarships for the junior faculty of our partner universities abroad has expanded this year to include our first student from the Chinese Communications University in Beijing. In conjunction with the Association of Commonwealth Universities and International Students House, we are developing a range of scholarship options to provide assistance to developing Commonwealth country universities. This will go further than the previous programme which was confined to two courses only. We also developed new scholarships to complement our new relationship with Shobhit University, India. Scholarship for the Philippines To encourage well qualified students from the Philippines to apply to the University we have established a new full scholarship specifically for a student from the Philippines. Care Leavers Scholarship Following separate initiatives from the Mayor of Islington and the University s Counselling and Advice Service, we have established a number of scholarships for children leaving council care. There is a notoriously low participation into higher education from these young people and we hope offering scholarships will encourage more care leavers to participate in university education. The University has been awarded the Frank Buttle Trust Quality Award for this work. Scholarships for China To celebrate the handover of the Olympic Games from Beijing to London in 2012, we have developed a range of scholarships at gold, silver and bronze levels for Chinese students. Metropolitan Housing Partnership To celebrate their longstanding relationship with Jamaica, the MHP in partnership with the University have developed two new scholarships for Jamaicans to study the MA in International Planning and Substantial Development. Latin America After discussions with the embassies of Bolivia, Chile, Guatemala and Panama,we have created a number of new opportunities for students from these countries. We are currently in discussions with Argentina with the aim of providing scholarships for students from that country. Stop Press We have been shortlisted for the 'Times Higher Education Supplement Award' for 'Outstanding Student Financial Support Package.' This is the second time the Scholarships Office has been nominated for a THES award, having won the award for 'Outstanding Support for Overseas Students' in seven

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12 James Proctor BSc Honours Urban Estate Management Gold Undergraduate Scholarship From United Kingdom nine

13 Undergraduate scholarships Scholarships for UK/EU students The University has a generous scholarship scheme for UK/EU students. Our gold level scholarships are worth 12,000 over three years and our silver scholarships are worth 6,000 over three years. All scholarships will be paid as tuition fee costs, except in cases where the award exceeds the cost of the fees, where the excess will be paid as a cheque. All cheques will be made available in January The scholarship is guaranteed for the first year, but subject to satisfactory academic progress for subsequent years. The scholarships are available for any undergraduate course in the University. These are open to all applicants. For half of the available scholarships, priority will be given to you if you are from our associate and partner colleges and schools. Typically, a gold level scholarship is set at three As at A level, or equivalent qualification, and silver level is set at three Bs at A level, or equivalent qualification. Please note this academic criterion is not an absolute criterion, and other factors such as financial need, difficulties overcome, being the first in your family to attend university and your supporting statement will be taken into consideration. The average entry qualifications for particular courses will also be a consideration. Deadline: 3 April For all UK/EU scholarships in this section. ten

14 Undergraduate scholarships Helena Kennedy Foundation The University is pleased to be associated with the Helena Kennedy Foundation, and will make a number of awards to those of you coming through this route. The Helena Kennedy Foundation exists to tackle injustice and social exclusion through education, by supporting you if you are disadvantaged and come from further and adult education sectors to complete your studies and move on successfully into employment. For further information the Helena Kennedy Foundation at enquiries@hkf.org.uk or visit Terry Chalk Scholarship This scholarship is in memory of Terry Chalk, a longstanding senior member of our Estates and Facilities Department. The scholarship is for three years, guaranteed for the first year, but subject to satisfactory academic progress for subsequent years. Amount: Full tuition fee waiver, plus accommodation in the University s halls of residence for the first year of study. Eligibility: You must hold an offer of a place for a fulltime degree within the School of Architecture and the Built Environment. It is intended for you if your family has no history of university education and whose annual income is below 27,500. Academic excellence and financial need. Undergraduate UK/EU section Care Leavers Scholarship Care leavers have a less than one per cent participating ratio in higher education. The University has developed new scholarships specifically for care leavers to encourage them to take up the opportunity of a university education. Up to ten scholarships of 4,000 or 2,000, depending on academic achievements, will be available for care leavers from London boroughs. Care leavers from outside London will also be considered sympathetically for our gold and silver scholarships. Eligibility: Students must be holding the offer of a place on an undergraduate course at the University and must have recently been in the care of their local authorities. Priority will be given to students from London boroughs but we encourage all care leavers to apply for these scholarships. Scholarships will be of 4,000 or 2,000 per annum subject to previous academic achievements. Organ Scholarship The University has two historic cinema organs. We are looking for students who can play the organ to use these on a regular basis to keep them in good order. The successful applicant will be expected to play each instrument at least weekly. A cash award of 2,000 per annum is available to the successful candidate. Students should supply details of their ability and achievements as a musician. Students may apply at anytime for this scholarship but priority will be given to early applicants. eleven

15 Undergraduate scholarships twelve Scholarships for students with disabilities In line with its commitment to providing education for all, the University has a number of scholarships available for you if you have achieved academic excellence in spite of severe disabilities. These will be at gold or silver levels, and you must have an offer of a place on a full-time undergraduate course at the University. These scholarships will not take into account any other funding you may have from other sources. Progression Scholarships and Westminster Careers Awards The University has a number of progression scholarships for you if you are a current full-time UK/EU undergraduate student who is about to enter your second year. There are two types: If your entry qualifications were not exceptional but you have achieved a minimum 60 per cent average at the end of your first year at the University. Westminster careers awards. These are open to you if you have outstanding entry qualifications and have achieved an overall average at the end of your first year of 60 per cent minimum. These scholarships will provide enhanced careers advice and opportunities. Both scholarships will be worth 3,000 per annum, subject to satisfactory academic progress.

16 Undergraduate scholarships Applications will open on 14 July 2009 and close on 31 August You will need to provide evidence of your entry qualifications and a transcript of your first year results. These scholarships are not open to you if you hold any other University scholarships. These scholarships will pay your tuition fees and are not available as cash. The application form for these scholarships is only available on our website at Maud Tyler Scholarship Dr Maud Tyler, who retired as Deputy Vice-Chancellor in December 2006 after 35 years at the University, has made a generous donation. This scholarship will be available to you if you are applying for the progression or career awards scholarships, and have a specific or hidden disability. Amount: 4,000 per annum, 3,000 available as tuition fee waiver plus 1,000 towards living costs. Eligibility: You must be a Year 1 University of Westminster UK/EU student applying for the progression or career awards scholarships, and have a specific or hidden disability. Scholarships for international students Full International Scholarships Amount: Full tuition fee waivers, accommodation, living expenses and flights to and from London. The scholarship will be renewed each year, subject to satisfactory academic progress. Eligibility: You must be an international student from a developing country and hold an offer for a full-time undergraduate degree at the University. Academic excellence, development potential and financial need. Deadline: 31 May Diplomatic Scholarships Amount: 65 per cent fee waivers. Eligibility: These scholarships are available to you if you are a child of diplomats from developing countries, whose countries are unable to contribute to the fees. Your parent in the diplomatic post must be based in the UK, and you must hold an offer for a full-time undergraduate degree at the University. The scholarship is for the length of the course (3 or 4 years) and is subject to satisfactory academic progress. Academic excellence. Deadline: 31 May thirteen

17 Undergraduate scholarships Gambia Biomedical Sciences Scholarship This scholarship is only open to you if you have successfully completed the University of Westminster Diploma in Biomedical Sciences. It is a three year scholarship, subject to satisfactory academic progress, for the full-time BSc Honours Biomedical Sciences. Amount: Full tuition fee waiver, accommodation, living expenses and annual flights to and from London. Eligibility: You must be a citizen of the Gambia and hold an offer for the full-time BSc Honours Biomedical Sciences. Academic excellence, development potential and financial need. You must make a case as to how the skills and knowledge acquired on the course will be helpful to the development of the Gambia. You must also commit to return to the Gambia on completion of the course. East Timor Scholarship This scholarship is awarded in conjunction with the Ai-Kameli Trust and International Students House. Amount: Full tuition fee waiver, accommodation at International Students House, living expenses and flights to and from London for the period of study. Eligibility: You must be from East Timor and wish to pursue a full-time undergraduate degree at the University of Westminster. You must be interested in studying a subject useful to the development of East Timor, and intend to return on completion of the course. Academic excellence, development potential and financial need. To contact the Ai-Kameli Trust for further details and application procedures visit fourteen Deadline: 31 May Ken Bird Memorial Scholarship Ken Bird was formerly Chair of the University s Technology and Design Department. This scholarship reflects Ken s interest in South Asia as well as his desire to help provide educational opportunities for women. The family of Ken Bird will take an active role in the choice and welfare of the scholar. The scholarship is awarded jointly with International Students House. Amount: Full tuition fee waiver and accommodation at International Students House. Eligibility: Preference will be given to you if you are a female student from India or Sri Lanka and hold an offer for a full-time undergraduate degree in a technology based subject. The scholarship will be renewed each year based on your academic performance. Academic excellence and financial need. Deadline: 31 May 2009.

18 Undergraduate scholarships Part Fee Waiver Scholarships The University offers a number of part scholarships ( 2,000 fee waiver) to you if you are an exceptionally well qualified student from outside the UK/EU. These will be for each year of the undergraduate degree, subject to satisfactory academic progress. In the case of courses with a placement year, no scholarship is payable in that year as the University does not charge fees. Amount: 2,000 fee waivers. Eligibility: You must be an international student and hold an offer for a full-time undergraduate degree at the University. EHWLC International Business Programme Progression Scholarship This scholarship will be for each year of your undergraduate degree, subject to satisfactory academic progress. In the case of courses with a placement year, no scholarship is payable in that year as the University does not charge fees. Amount: 2,000 fee reduction. Eligibility: You must be an international student (non- EU) on the International Business Programme at Ealing Hammersmith and West London College and hold an offer (conditional or unconditional) for a full-time undergraduate degree at the University of Westminster. Academic excellence. Academic excellence. Deadline: 31 May University of Westminster and Scindia School (India) Scholarship Amount: Full tuition fee waiver and accommodation at International Students House. Eligibility: You must be a scholarship recipient from Scindia School, India, and hold an offer for a full-time undergraduate degree at the University of Westminster. The scholarship will be renewed each year based on your academic performance. Deadline: 31 May Organ Scholarship The University has two historic cinema organs. We are looking for students who can play the organ to use these on a regular basis to keep them in good order. The successful applicant will be expected to play each instrument at least weekly. A cash award of 2,000 per annum is available to the successful candidate. Students should supply details of their ability and achievements as a musician. Students may apply at anytime for this scholarship but priority will be given to early applicants. Academic excellence,developmental potential and financial need. Deadline: 31 May fifteen

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20 Toluhi Adeyemi MSc Mobile, Personal and Satellite Communications International Full Fee Waiver Scholarship From Nigeria seventeen

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22 Postgraduate scholarships Scholarships for UK/EU students The deadline for all postgraduate scholarship applications is 31 May 2009, unless otherwise stated. Alumni Scholarships These scholarships are funded from income earned by the alumni affinity services. They are available to you if you are a graduate of any University of Westminster undergraduate degree and plan to proceed to a full-time Masters degree within the University. Amount: 2,000 tuition fee waivers. Eligibility: You must be a University of Westminster graduate progressing to a full-time Masters degree at the University. Academic excellence (minimum 2.1 Honours) and financial need. David Faddy Scholarships These scholarships have been established in the memory of David Faddy, former Head of the School of Communications, and generously funded by Richard Jenkins and Maureen Amar. Amount: 2,500 tuition fee waivers. Eligibility: You must hold an offer for the full-time MA Photojournalism or MA Photographic Studies. Academic excellence and financial need. Diplomatic Academy Scholarships Amount: Full tuition fee waivers. Eligibility: You must hold an offer for the full-time MA Diplomatic Studies based in London or at the Paris centre. Academic excellence and financial need. MA English Literature Scholarships Amount: 50 per cent tuition fee waivers. Eligibility: You must hold an offer for the full-time MA English Literature. Academic excellence and financial need. EU Newly Acceded and Candidate Countries Scholarship The scholarship is awarded jointly with International Students House. Amount: Full tuition fee waiver, accommodation at International Students House, living expenses and flights to and from London. Eligibility: You must be from Bulgaria, Croatia, the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Romania or Turkey and hold an offer for any full-time Masters degree. Academic excellence, development potential and financial need. nineteen

23 Postgraduate scholarships MA European Studies Scholarship MBA Scholarships Amount: Full tuition fee waiver. Amount: 50 per cent fee waivers. Eligibility: You must hold an offer for the full-time MA European Studies. Eligibility: You must hold an offer for the full-time MBA degree. Academic excellence and financial need. MA Fashion Design and Enterprise Scholarships Academic excellence, career progression and financial need. Preference will be given to you if you work in the voluntary or public sectors. Amount: 5,000 to cover fees and living expenses. Deadline: 1 August Eligibility: You must be a UK student and hold an offer for the full-time MA Fashion Design and Enterprise. Academic excellence and financial need. You will be interviewed and asked to submit a portfolio of work. twenty

24 Postgraduate scholarships Media, Arts and Design Scholarships Amount: Full tuition fee waiver, accommodation, living expenses and flights to and from London. Eligibility: You must hold an offer for any full-time Masters degree in the School of Media, Arts and Design. Academic excellence and/or significant achievement in your chosen field. Amount: Full tuition fee waiver. Eligibility: You must hold an offer for any full-time Masters degree in the School of Media, Arts and Design. Academic excellence and/or significant achievement in your chosen field. Organ Scholarship The University has two historic cinema organs. We are looking for students who can play the organ to use these on a regular basis to keep them in good order. The successful applicant will be expected to play each instrument at least weekly. A cash award of 2,000 per annum is available to the successful candidate. Students should supply details of their ability and achievements as a musician. Students may apply at anytime for this scholarship but priority will be given to early applicants. MA Public Communication and Public Relations Scholarship Amount: Full tuition fee waiver. Eligibility: You must hold an offer for the full-time MA Public Communication and Public Relations. Academic excellence and financial need. You must have some knowledge and experience of the UK public relations sector. Quintin Hogg PhD Scholarships These generous awards are funded by the Quintin Hogg Trust and are aimed at full funding if you are taking a PhD and are from the UK or from a developing country. You must wish to pursue research at the University, live close by and, if necessary, improve your English prior to your studies (these awards are subject to future funding). Amount: Full tuition fee waivers, accommodation, living expenses. Eligibility: You must be planning to pursue your PhD at the University. Preference will be given to you if you are pursuing a PhD in areas not covered by other scholarships. Academic excellence, development potential and financial need. Part Fee Waiver Scholarships Amount: 2,000 tuition fee waivers. Eligibility: You must be from the UK or another EU country and hold an offer for a full-time Masters degree. Academic excellence. twenty one

25 Postgraduate scholarships Regent Scholarship (Poland) Amount: Full tuition fee waiver, accommodation, living expenses and flights to and from London. Eligibility: You must be from Poland and hold an offer for a full-time Masters degree within the School of Law or the School of Social Sciences, Humanities and Languages. You must intend to return to Poland on completion of the course. Westminster Business School Scholarships These six scholarships are offered by Westminster Business School (WBS) if you are academically exceptional. Amount: Full tuition fee waivers. Eligibility: You must hold an offer for any full-time Masters degree, excluding the MBA, within Westminster Business School. Academic excellence, development potential and financial need. MA Urban Design Scholarship This scholarship is co-funded by the Barton Wilmore architectural practice and the University of Westminster. Academic excellence and/or evidence of excellence in previous employment, business and community services. Amount: 50 per cent fee waiver and 3,000 towards living expenses. Eligibility: You must hold an offer for the full-time MA Urban Design. Academic excellence, career progression and financial need. twenty two

26 Postgraduate scholarships Scholarships for international students The deadline for all these scholarships (unless otherwise stated) is 31 May Alumni Scholarships These scholarships are gathered from income earned by the alumni affinity services. They are available to you if you are a graduate of any University of Westminster undergraduate degree and plan to proceed to a full-time Masters degree within the University. Capacity Building Scholarships The University offers Capacity Building Scholarships to upgrade your skills if you are a faculty member of one of our partner colleges at home or overseas. The value of the scholarship varies depending on need. Please contact the Scholarships Office for full details if you fall into this category. Amount: Variable. Eligibility: You must be a faculty member of one of our partner institutions and hold an offer for a full-time Masters degree. Amount: 2,000 tuition fee waivers. Academic excellence. Eligibility: You must be a University of Westminster graduate progressing to a full-time Masters degree at the University. Academic excellence and financial need. Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU) Scholarships These scholarships are jointly funded by the ACU, the University of Westminster and International Students House. They are available to you if you are a member of staff of a ACU member institution in a developing country and are looking to study a full-time Masters in Human Resource Management or Public Communication and Public Relations or another area which is needed by your home university. For further information, including application forms and procedures, visit Central American and the Caribbean Scholarships These scholarships are awarded jointly with International Students House (ISH) and are open to you if you are a Central American or Caribbean national wishing to study a subject useful to the development of the region and intending to return to your country on completion of the course. Amount: Full tuition fee waivers, accommodation at International Students House, living expenses and flights to and from London. Eligibility: You must be from Central America, Mexico or the Caribbean and hold an offer for a full-time Masters degree at the University. Academic excellence, development potential and financial need. twenty three

27 Postgraduate scholarships Commonwealth Broadcasting Association Chevening Scholarship This scholarship is offered in conjunction with the Commonwealth Broadcasting Association (CBA), the University of Westminster, International Students House and the Foreign and Commonwealth Office. Amount: Full tuition fee waiver, accommodation at International Students House, living expenses and flights to and from London. Eligibility: You must be a member of the administrative and production staff currently employed by CBA member institutions in developing Commonwealth countries, wishing to develop your skills in media, public relations or marketing through an appropriate full-time Masters degree. Please contact the CBA for further details on cba@cba.org.uk or visit Commonwealth Shared Scholarships These scholarships are available for citizens of developing commonwealth countries for Masters programmes for further details please go to the website Please note: Your application must be sent to the University of Westminster Scholarships office and must be clearly marked Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Scheme Deadline: There is an earlier deadline of 30 April 2009 for these scholarships. Cuba Scholarships Amount: Full tuition fee waivers, accommodation, living expenses and flights to and from London. Eligibility: You must be from Cuba, and hold an offer for a full-time Masters degree at the University. Academic excellence, development potential and financial need. David Faddy Scholarships These scholarships have been established in the memory of David Faddy, former Head of the School of Communications, and generously funded by Richard Jenkins and Maureen Amar. Amount: 2,500 tuition fee waivers. Eligibility: You must hold an offer for the full-time MA Photojournalism or MA Photographic Studies. twenty four Academic excellence and financial need.

28 Postgraduate scholarships MSc Digital Enterprise Management Scholarship Amount: Full tuition fee waiver, accommodation, living expenses and flights to and from London. Eligibility: You must be an international student from a developing country and hold an offer for the full-time MSc Digital Enterprise Management at the University. Academic excellence, development potential and financial need. Diplomatic Academy Scholarships Amount: F ull tuition fee waivers. Disaster Regeneration Scholarship This scholarship is open to you if you are an international student from a developing country/region affected by a recent natural or man-made disaster. The intention of this scholarship is to aid in the regeneration of the affected country/region and you must make the case for how your chosen course will do this. Amount: Full tuition fee waiver, accommodation, living expenses and flights to and from London. Eligibility: You must be an international student from a disaster struck developing country or region and hold an offer for a full-time Masters degree. You must intend to return home on completion of the course. Eligibility: You must hold an offer for the full-time MA Diplomatic Studies based in London or at the Paris centre. Academic excellence, development potential and financial need. Academic excellence and financial need. twenty five

29 Postgraduate scholarships MA English Literature Scholarships Amount: 50 per cent tuition fee waivers. Eligibility: You must hold an offer for the full-time MA English Literature. Academic excellence and financial need. EU Newly Acceded and Candidate Countries Scholarship The scholarship is awarded jointly with International Students House. Amount: Full tuition fee waiver, accommodation at International Students House, living expenses and flights to and from London. Eligibility: You must be from Bulgaria, Croatia, the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Romania or Turkey and hold an offer for any full-time Masters degree. Academic excellence, development potential and financial need. MA European Studies Scholarship Amount: Full tuition fee waiver. Eligibility: You must hold an offer for the full-time MA European Studies. Academic excellence and financial need. twenty six

30 Postgraduate scholarships MA Fashion Business Management Scholarship Amount: Full tuition fee waiver, accommodation, living expenses and flights to and from London. Eligibility: You must be an international student and hold an offer for the full-time MA Fashion Business Management. Academic excellence, development potential and financial need. Full Fee Waiver Scholarships Amount: Full tuition fee waivers. Eligibility: You must be an international student from a developing country and hold an offer for a full-time Masters degree. Academic excellence, development potential and financial need. Geoffrey Copland Scholarship Dr Geoffrey Copland retired as the Vice-Chancellor in July 2007, and this scholarship is named after him in recognition of his unfailing support for the scholarships programme. Amount: Full tuition fee waiver, accommodation, living expenses and flights to and from London. Eligibility: You must be an international student from a developing country and hold an offer for a full-time Masters degree. Academic excellence, development potential and financial need. Geoff Marsh Scholarship This scholarship is in memory of Geoff Marsh, a visiting professor at the School of Architecture and the Built Environment. The funds for the living costs for the scholar have been raised by friends and colleagues of Geoff Marsh. Amount: Full tuition fee waiver, accommodation, living expenses, flights to and from London and a one year work placement at Investment Property Databank on successful completion of your course, for an appropriate student. Eligibility: You must be from India and hold an offer for a full-time Masters degree within the School of Architecture and the Built Environment or Westminster Business School. Academic excellence, development potential and financial need. MA Globalisation, Development and Transition Scholarship This scholarship is awarded jointly with International Students House. Amount: Full tuition fee waiver, accommodation at International Students House, living expenses and flights to and from London. Eligibility: You must be an international student from a developing country and hold an offer for the full-time MA Globalisation, Development and Transition at the University. Academic excellence, development potential and financial need. twenty seven

31 Postgraduate scholarships Half Fee Waiver Scholarships Amount: 50 per cent tuition fee waivers. Eligibility: You must be an international student from a developing country and hold an offer for a full-time Masters degree. Academic excellence, development potential and financial need. MSc Public Health Scholarship International Students House Scholarships These scholarships are awarded jointly with International Students House. Amount: Full tuition fee waivers, accommodation at International Students House, living expenses and flights to and from London. Eligibility: You must be an international student from a developing country and hold an offer for a full-time Masters degree. Amount: Full tuition fee waiver, accommodation, living expenses and flights to and from London. Academic excellence, development potential and financial need. Eligibility: You must be an international student and hold an offer for the full-time MSc Public Health (either of two courses). Academic excellence, development potential and financial need. MSc International Services Management Scholarship Amount: Full tuition fee waiver, accommodation, living expenses and flights to and from London. Eligibility: You must be an international student and hold an offer for the full-time MSc International Services Management. Academic excellence, development potential and financial need. LLM International Commercial Law Scholarship Amount: Full tuition fee waiver, accommodation, living expenses and flights to and from London. Eligibility: You must be from one of the Eastern European accession countries or the former Soviet Union states and hold an offer for the full-time LLM International Commercial Law. Academic excellence, development potential and financial need. MBA Scholarships Amount: 50 per cent fee waivers. Eligibility: You must hold an offer for the full-time MBA degree. Academic excellence, career progression and financial need. Preference will be given to you if you work in the voluntary or public sectors. Deadline: 1 August twenty eight

32 Postgraduate scholarships MBI Al Jaber Foundation Scholarships The MBI Al Jaber Foundation offers scholarships to students from across the Arab world wishing to study for a full-time Masters degree at its partner institutions, including the University of Westminster. The scholarship programme is open to you if you are an Arab resident of the Middle East and North Africa who intends to return to your country of residence and contribute to its future development. Amount: Full tuition fee waivers, accommodation expenses at the rate of the University s halls of residences, living expenses and flights to and from London. Eligibility: You must be from the Middle East and hold an offer for a full-time Masters degree. You need to show the intention to return to your region after the period of study. Priority is given to you if you have not previously studied in Europe or the USA. If you are applying for these scholarships you must apply directly to the MBI Al Jaber Foundation by their specified deadline. For further information, please info@mbifoundation.com or visit Media, Arts and Design Scholarships Amount: Full tuition fee waiver, accommodation, living expenses and flights to and from London. Eligibility: You must hold an offer for any full-time Masters degree in the School of Media, Arts and Design. Academic excellence and/or significant achievement in your chosen field. Organ Scholarship The University has two historic cinema organs. We are looking for students who can play the organ to use these on a regular basis to keep them in good order. The successful applicant will be expected to play each instrument at least weekly. A cash award of 2,000 per annum is available to the successful candidate. Students should supply details of their ability and achievements as a musician. Students may apply at anytime for this scholarship but priority will be given to early applicants. Palestinian European Academic Cooperation in Education (PEACE) Scholarships These scholarships are jointly awarded with International Students House. For further information, please visit Amount: Full tuition fee waivers, accommodation at International Students House, living expenses and flights to and from London. Eligibility: You must be from Palestine and hold an offer for any full-time Masters degree at the University. Academic excellence, development potential and financial need. Part Fee Waiver Scholarships Amount: 2,000 fee waivers. Eligibility: You must be an international student and hold an offer for a full-time Masters degree at the University. Academic excellence. twenty nine

33 Postgraduate scholarships MA Public Communication and Public Relations Scholarship Amount: Full tuition fee waiver. Eligibility: You must hold an offer for the full-time MA Public Communication and Public Relations. Academic excellence and financial need. You must have some knowledge and experience of the UK public relations sector. MSc/MPH Public Health Scholarship Amount: Full tuition fee waiver, accommodation, living expenses and flights to and from London. Eligibility: You must be an international student and hold an offer for the full-time MSc/MPH Public Health. Academic excellence, development potential and financial need. Quintin Hogg Scholarships These generous awards funded by the Quintin Hogg Trust are aimed at fully funding you if you are from a developing country and wish to study a full-time Masters degree at the University. Particular preference will be given to you if you can demonstrate how the knowledge you acquire from your studies will aid the development of your own country. Amount: Full tuition fee waivers, accommodation, living expenses, flights to and from London and a pre-session course in English (where needed). Eligibility: You must be an international student from a developing country and hold an offer for a full-time Masters degree. Academic excellence, development potential and financial need. Suriname/Guyana Scholarship This scholarship is awarded jointly with International Students House. Amount: Full tuition fee waiver, accommodation at International Students House, living expenses and flights to and from London. Eligibility: You must be from Suriname or Guyana and hold an offer for a full-time Masters degree at the University. Academic excellence, development potential and financial need. Tanzania Scholarship This scholarship is awarded jointly with International Students House. Amount: Full tuition fee waiver, accommodation at International Students House, living expenses and flights to and from London. Eligibility: You must be from Tanzania and hold an offer for a full-time Masters degree at the University. Academic excellence, development potential and financial need. MA Tourism Management Scholarship Amount: Full tuition fee waiver, accommodation, living expenses and flights to and from London. Eligibility: You must be an international student and hold an offer for the full-time MA Tourism Management. Academic excellence, development potential and financial need. thirty

34 Postgraduate scholarships University of Westminster and Brazil Chevening Scholarships Scholarships are awarded in conjunction with the Brazil Chevening programme. University of Westminster and Malaysia Chevening Scholarships These scholarships are awarded in conjunction with the Malaysia Chevening Programme. Amount: Full tuition fee waivers, accommodation, living expenses and flights to and from London. Amount: Full tuition fee waivers, accommodation, living expenses and flights to and from London. Eligibility: You must be from Brazil and hold an offer for any full-time Masters degree, except the MBA, at the University. Eligibility: You must be from Malaysia and hold an offer for any full-time Masters degree, except the MBA, at the University. Academic excellence, development potential and financial need. Academic excellence, development potential and financial need. For further information about the scholarships and application procedures please visit the British Council in Brazil website, University of Westminster and China Chevening Scholarships Scholarships are awarded in conjunction with the China Chevening programme. Amount: Full tuition fee waiver, accommodation, living expenses and flights to and from London. Eligibility: You must be from the People s Republic of China and hold an offer for any full-time Masters degree in the School of Law at the University. Academic excellence, development potential and financial need. For further information about the scholarships and application procedures please visit the British Council in China website, For further information about the scholarships and application procedures please visit the British Council in Malaysia website, University of Westminster and Russia Chevening Scholarship This scholarship is awarded in conjunction with the Russia Chevening Programme. The scholarship is for the MA in International Journalism at the University of Westminster. Amount: Full tuition fee waiver, accommodation, living expenses and flights to and from London. Eligibility: You must be from the Russian Federation and hold an offer for the MA in International Journalism at the University. Academic excellence, financial need and development potential. For further information about the scholarship and application procedure please visit the British Council in Russia website, thirty one

35 Postgraduate scholarships University of Westminster and Vietnam Chevening Scholarships These scholarships are awarded in conjunction with the Vietnam Chevening Programme. Amount: Full tuition fee waivers, accommodation, living expenses and flights to and from London. Eligibility: You must be from Vietnam and hold an offer for any full-time Masters degree, except the MBA, at the University. Academic excellence, development potential and financial need. For further information about the scholarships and application procedures please visit the British Council in Vietnam website, University of Westminster and the Villa Foundation Scholarships These scholarships are awarded in partnership with the Villa Foundation of the Maldives and are open to you if you are from the Maldives and hold an offer for any full-time Masters degree at the University. For further information please visit Vice-Chancellor s Scholarship Our most prestigious award, this scholarship is funded by the Vice-Chancellor s Office and is aimed at fully funding a student from a developing country to study a full-time Masters degree at the University. Particular preference will be given to you if you can demonstrate how the knowledge you acquire from your studies will aid the development of your own country. Amount: Full tuition fee waiver, accommodation, living expenses and flights to and from London. Eligibility: You must be an international student from a developing country and hold an offer for a full-time Masters degree. Academic excellence, development potential and financial need. Westminster Business School Scholarships These six scholarships are offered by Westminster Business School (WBS) to you if you are academically exceptional. Amount: Full tuition fee waivers. Eligibility: You must hold an offer for any full-time Masters degree, excluding the MBA, within Westminster Business School. Academic excellence and/or evidence of excellence in previous employment, business and community services. thirty two

36 Postgraduate scholarships Westminster International Scholarships These generous awards are aimed at fully funding you if you are from a developing country and will study a full-time Masters degree at the University. Particular preference will be given to you if you can demonstrate how the knowledge you acquire from your studies will aid the development of your own country. Amount: Full tuition fee waivers, accommodation, living expenses and flights to and from London. Eligibility: You must be an international student from a developing country and hold an offer for a full-time Masters degree. Academic excellence, development potential and financial need. Scholarships for the Philippines To encourage academically excellent students from the Philippines to attend the University we are offering a full scholarship to a student to study a Masters programme with us. The scholarship will cover fees, accommodation and flights; living and arrival allowances will also be paid. Full Scholarship: Latin America In addition to others listed in this section, scholarships are available which give priority to students from Bolivia, Chile, Guatemala and Panama. Other Latin American students are also encouraged to apply. These are for Masters programmes of the University of Westminster. Academic excellence, financial need and development potential. Scholarships for China To celebrate the handover of the Olympic Games from Beijing to London, the University has created a series of scholarships for Chinese students. Scholarships available range from 50 per cent fee waivers to full scholarships and are for Masters degrees at the University of Westminster. Academic excellence, financial need and development potential. Eligibility: You must be a student from the Philippines. Academic excellence, financial need and development potential. MA International Planning and Sustainable Development Scholarships A range of scholarships are available to students holding offers on the University s MA in International Planning and Sustainable Development. Scholarships range in scope from full to 50 and 25 per cent fee waivers. Academic excellence, development potential and financial need. thirty three

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39 PhD scholarships All proposals for admission must be received by the Research Team in the Academic Registrar s Department by Friday 14 March The deadline for all PhD scholarship applications is 31 May 2009, unless otherwise stated. thirty six

40 PhD scholarships Biosciences/Biotechnology Research Scholarship Amount: Full tuition fee waiver, available over three years subject to satisfactory academic progress. Eligibility: You must be from a developing country and plan to study a postgraduate research programme (MPhil or PhD) in biosciences or biotechnology at the Cavendish site. Academic excellence, development potential and financial need. Cavendish Research Scholarships Amount: Full tuition fee waivers, available over three years subject to satisfactory academic progress. Quintin Hogg PhD Scholarships These generous awards are funded by the Quintin Hogg Trust and are aimed at fully funding you if you are taking a PhD and are from the UK or from a developing country. You must wish to pursue research at the University, live close by and, if necessary, improve your English prior to your studies. Amount: Full tuition fee waivers, accommodation, living expenses and flights to and from London (where applicable). Eligibility: You must be planning to pursue your PhD at the University. Preference will be given to you if you are pursuing a PhD in areas not covered by other scholarships. Academic excellence, development potential and financial need. Eligibility: You must be from a developing country and plan to study a postgraduate research programme (MPhil or PhD) at the Cavendish site. Academic excellence, development potential and financial need. Cavendish Research Scholarship (India) Amount: Full tuition fee waiver, available over three years subject to satisfactory academic progress. Eligibility: You must be from India and plan to study a postgraduate research programme (MPhil or PhD) at the Cavendish site. Academic excellence, development potential and financial need. thirty seven

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43 Scholarships for part-time students Scholarships for part-time undergraduate students The University of Westminster has made a number of generous scholarships available for students studying part-time undergraduate degrees. Amount: Fee waivers to the value of 1,500 per annum over five years (total value 7,500). If you successfully complete within four years, the final 1,500 will be paid as a cash graduation award. Eligibility: You must be from the UK or another EU country and hold an offer for a part-time undergraduate degree. You must intend to study at least 50 per cent of the full-time programme, ie four modules (60 credits) per academic year. You must not have studied substantially at first degree level previously. You must also have applied for local authority funding (where eligible). Academic excellence and financial need. Priority will be given to you if you are from a low income family with no history of degree level study. Deadline: 31 August forty

44 Scholarships for part-time students Scholarships for part-time postgraduate students MBA Scholarships Amount: 50 per cent tuition fee waivers. Eligibility: You must hold an offer for the part-time MBA degree. Academic excellence, career progression and financial need. Preference will be given to you if you work in the voluntary or public sector. Deadline: 31 August Media, Arts and Design Scholarship Amount: 2,000 tuition fee waiver. Eligibility: You must hold an offer for any part-time Masters degree in the School of Media, Arts and Design. MA Public Communication and Public Relations Scholarship Amount: Full tuition fee waiver for a part-time student. Eligibility: You must hold an offer for the part-time MA Public Communication and Public Relations. Academic excellence and financial need. You must have some knowledge and experience of the UK public relations sector. Deadline: 31 August Westminster Business School (WBS) Part-Time Scholarships These scholarships are offered by Westminster Business School (WBS) if you are academically exceptional. Amount: 50 per cent tuition fee waivers. Eligibility: You must hold an offer for any part-time Masters degree, excluding the MBA, within Westminster Business School. Academic excellence and/or significant achievement in your chosen field. Academic excellence, career progression and financial need. Deadline: 31 August Deadline: 31 August forty one

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47 Other University of Westminster scholarships English as Foreign Language (EFL) Scholarships Amount: Full tuition fee waivers for full-time English as a Foreign Language courses. Eligibility: Open to you if you need English language training. This is also open to anyone currently living in the UK who need to improve their English language skills in order to work and live in the UK. Financial need. Deadline: Open throughout the academic year. How to apply Write a letter stating why you want to study an English as a Foreign Language course and why you need financial help. Please send this letter with your application to the English as a Foreign Language course. For information on how to apply for a course please visit forty four

48 Other University of Westminster scholarships Graduate Diploma in Architecture Scholarship This scholarship has been generously sponsored by the Tooley and Foster Partnership, one of the UK s longest established architectural practices. Amount: 2,000 per annum for two years, subject to satisfactory academic progress. If you are the selected student you will be given first refusal on a post in the Tooley and Foster Partnership practice. This will take place in the summer at the end of your first year of the diploma, and once you have graduated. There is no compulsion for you to take it up should you not wish to. Eligibility: You must have been accepted for fulltime study onto the Graduate Diploma in Architecture course and have confirmed with the Admissions Office that you have accepted their offer of a place. Short Course Nutrition in Emergencies Scholarships are available for the short course Nutrition in Emergencies which will run from 8 to12 September Amount: Full tuition fee waiver, accommodation, living expenses and flights to and from London. Eligibility: You must be from a developing country. Financial need and to be employed in the relevant sector in a country prone to disaster. Deadline: 15 August The application form for this scholarship is only available from You will be evaluated based on your personal statement, aspirations in the field of architecture, academic excellence and engagement with the values and needs of the Tooley and Foster Partnership. Deadline: 31 May How to apply You are required to submit an application package which consists of the following items: a transcript of results from your first degree one reference from your previous academic institution and one from your year out employer a short statement (maximum 1,000 words) setting out your general interest in the Graduate Diploma and your aspirations in the field of architecture, plus outlining your case for financial need a small A4 brochure (maximum 10 pages) showing examples of your design work, either from your first degree or from your year-out. forty five

49 Other University of Westminster scholarships Brazil Study Abroad Scholarships Amount: Two scholarships awarding full tuition and registration fee waiver for one semester of undergraduate module study (Fall semester only). Eligibility: You must be a current undergraduate student from a reputable Brazilian institution, who has completed at least one year of undergraduate study and who is at least 20 years old. Academic excellence, financial need and development potential. Japan Study Abroad Scholarships Amount: Two scholarships awarding 50 per cent tuition and registration fee waivers for one semester of undergraduate module study (Fall semester only). Study Abroad Scholarships These scholarships are available to you if you are an undergraduate student wishing to add to your experience by studying in London for at least one semester. The deadline for all Study Abroad Scholarships is 1 May All applications must be made directly to the Study Abroad and Exchanges Unit, International Education Office, University of Westminster, Second Floor, Copland Building, 115 New Cavendish Street, London W1W 6UW. For further information please visit Eligibility: You must be a current undergraduate student from a reputable Japanese institution, who has completed at least one year of undergraduate study and who is at least 20 years old. Academic excellence, financial need and development potential. Korea Study Abroad Scholarship Amount: One scholarship awarding full tuition and registration fee waiver for one semester of undergraduate module study (Fall semester only). Eligibility: You must be a current undergraduate student from a reputable Korean institution, who has completed at least one year of undergraduate study and who is at least 20 years old. Academic excellence, financial need and development potential. forty six

50 Other University of Westminster scholarships Mexico Study Abroad Scholarships MUSAC Consortium Amount: Three scholarships awarding full tuition and registration fee waiver for one academic year of undergraduate module study, or six scholarships awarding a full tuition and registration fee waiver for one semester of undergraduate module study. Eligibility: You must be a current undergraduate student from MUSAC member institutions, who has completed at least one year of undergraduate study and who is at least 20 years old. Academic excellence, financial need and development potential. Tec De Monterrey Campus Ciudad de México Amount: One scholarship awarding full tuition and registration fee waiver for one semester of study (Fall semester only). Eligibility: You must be a current undergraduate student from Tec de Monterrey Campus Ciudad de Mexico, who has completed at least one year of undergraduate study and who is at least 20 years old. Universidad Panamericana Mexico City Campus Amount: Two scholarships awarding 50 per cent tuition and registration fee waivers for one semester of study (Fall semester only). Eligibility: You must be a current undergraduate student from Universidad Panamericana Mexico City Campus, who has completed at least one year of undergraduate study and who is at least 20 years old. Academic excellence, financial need and development potential. USA Study Abroad Scholarships Priority for these scholarships will be given to you if you are a member of an under-represented group in university education. Amount: Two scholarships awarding full tuition and registration fee waiver for one semester of undergraduate module study. Eligibility: You must be a current undergraduate student from a reputable US institution, who has completed at least one year of undergraduate study and who is at least 20 years old. Academic excellence, financial need and development potential. Academic excellence, financial need and development potential. forty seven

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53 January 2010 scholarships The deadline for scholarship applications for January 2010 is 1 November 2009 unless otherwise specified. Alumni Scholarships These scholarships are gathered from income earned by the alumni affinity services. They are available to you if you are a graduate of any University of Westminster undergraduate degree and plan to proceed to a full-time Masters degree within the University. Amount: 2,000 tuition fee waivers. Eligibility: You must be a University of Westminster graduate progressing to a full-time Masters degree at the University. Academic excellence and financial need. fifty

54 January 2010 scholarships Full Fee Waiver Scholarships Amount: Full tuition fee waivers. Eligibility: You must be an international student from a developing country and hold an offer for a full-time Masters degree. Academic excellence, development potential and financial need. Half Fee Waiver Scholarships Amount: 50 per cent tuition fee waivers. Eligibility: You must be an international student from a developing country and hold an offer for a full-time Masters degree. Academic excellence, development potential and financial need. MBA Scholarships Amount: 50 per cent tuition fee waivers. Eligibility: You must hold an offer for the part-time MBA degree. Academic excellence, career progression and financial need. Preference will be given to you if you work in the voluntary or public sectors. Deadline: 1 December Westminster Business School (WBS) Part-Time Scholarships These scholarships are offered by Westminster Business School (WBS) to you if you are academically exceptional. Amount: 50 per cent tuition fee waivers. Eligibility: You must hold an offer for any part-time Masters degree, excluding the MBA, within Westminster Business School. Academic excellence, career progression and financial need. Deadline: 1 December Westminster International Scholarships These generous awards are aimed at full funding if you are from a developing country and will study a full-time Masters degree at the University. Particular preference will be given to you if you can demonstrate how the knowledge you acquire from your studies will aid the development of your own country. Amount: Full tuition fee waivers, accommodation, living expenses and flights to and from London. Eligibility: You must be an international student from a developing country and hold an offer for a full-time Masters degree. Academic excellence, development potential and financial need. fifty one

55 Scholarships partners and donors The University of Westminster is very grateful to its partners and donors in the scholarship programme. Many of the scholarships would not have been possible or as extensive without their involvement and contributions.. fifty two

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57 The Ai Kameli Trust The Ai Kameli Trust works in East Timor to provide opportunities and to improve conditions for the people of that country ( Association of Commonwealth Universities The Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU) is a voluntary society, founded in It is a registered charity, controlled by its member institutions through an elected council. The aim of the ACU is to strengthen the universities in membership through international co-operation and understanding ( Barton Wilmore We are grateful to the Barton Willmore architectural practice, which is supporting a new scholarship for the MA Urban Design. Barton Wilmore was established over 70 years ago, and is now one of the UK s largest independent multi-disciplinary practices ( Chevening Foreign and Commonwealth Office The Foreign and Commonwealth Office provides support through the Chevening Scheme for a significant number of students studying at the University of Westminster ( Commonwealth Broadcasting Association The Commonwealth Broadcasting Association is a membership-based organisation, with some 100 corporate members, working for quality broadcasting throughout the Commonwealth. This is achieved through training, bursaries for employees of member organisations, conferences, a magazine (Commonwealth Broadcaster) and their website (www. cba.org.uk). Distinctive Travel Distinctive Travel, run by Mike and Jan Penny, is one of the University s approved travel agents. Despite being a small operation, they kindly provide a free airfare for two scholarship students per annum and also arrange all the travel for scholarship students. The Frank Longford Charitable Trust The Frank Longford Charitable Trust was established in 2002 by friends, family and admirers of Lord Longford ( ), the Labour cabinet minister and lifelong penal reformer, to celebrate his achievements and to further the goals he pursued in the fields of social and prison reform. As well as organising an annual Longford Lecture and awarding the Longford Prize, it funds Longford Scholarships to support ex-prisoners who wish to continue their rehabilitation and reintegration back into society through higher education. There are currently 25 ex-prisoners on its scheme ( fifty four

58 International Students House International Students House (ISH) is open 365 days a year and located in leafy Regent s Park. ISH offers free accommodation for many of our scholars. The house was founded for the betterment of international understanding and provides a unique social, cultural and recreational centre for international and British students alike. A variety of events take place including social and cultural experiences; there are also counselling and advice services onsite. ISH ultimately offers students from the developing world opportunities to study at many universities in London and make wide and long lasting friends with people from all over the world ( Investment Property Databank Investment Property Databank (IPD), established in the UK in 1985, is a global information business. It is the market leader in supply of objective measurement and analysis of property. The IPD has generously donated to the Geoff Marsh memorial scholarship, and intend to provide one year s work experience for the new Geoff Marsh scholar ( MBI Al Jaber Foundation The MBI Al Jaber Foundation is a British registered charity that emerged from founder and sole patron Sheikh Mohamed Bin Issa Al Jaber s desire to promote better understanding between the peoples of the Middle East and the wider world, especially in Europe but also with the USA and elsewhere. The MBI Al Jaber Foundation enables young people from all parts of the Arab world to fulfil their potential through the opportunity to undertake a Masters degree at elite institutions of higher education, including the University of Westminster and other prominent universities in the UK. The scholarship programme is open to all Arab residents of the Middle East and North Africa who intend to return to their country of residence and contribute to its future development ( Quintin Hogg Trust The trust was established in the memory of Quintin Hogg, who in 1881 founded The Polytechnic (the precursor to the University of Westminster) and provides funds for a number of full scholarships, covering fees, accommodation, living costs and flights. fifty five

59 Richard Jenkins and Maureen Amar Richard Jenkins and Maureen Amar have generously funded the David Faddy Scholarship. Scolarest Scolarest are the educational sector of Compass Group and have been running the catering contract at the University of Westminster for over six years. Around 100 members of staff are employed on every site to provide student catering, together with both internal and external hospitality. The University is grateful for their service and the food scholarships they provide for our students. The Tooley and Foster Partnership The Tooley and Foster Partnership is one of the UK s longest established architectural practices. The practice operates in a number of areas, including commercial buildings, education, health and care, private residential, affordable housing and communal buildings. They offer a high degree of expertise and are fully committed to providing the best possible professional service throughout all stages of the design and construction processes ( University of Westminster Alumni Association The University of Westminster Alumni Association contributes to the income from the University credit card to provide 2,000 fee reductions for Westminster undergraduate students progressing to a taught Masters degree ( University of Westminster Estates and Facilities Department The University of Westminster Estates and Facilities Department has contributed housing scholarships which provide free accommodation for scholarship students in the University halls of residences ( University of Westminster Sport and Recreation Department The Sport and Recreation Department has offered 12 free gym memberships to scholarship students ( fifty six

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63 What should I write in my statement of support? For those applying for a postgraduate scholarship, Section B of the application form is for you to write a statement (this should be no more than 400 words unless the scholarship for which you are applying states otherwise). This is where you explain why you should be considered for a particular scholarship. You must demonstrate: How you meet the criteria What you expect to gain from the opportunity How you intend to use your experience and knowledge in the future What your long-term goals/plans are. The Scholarships Committee is particularly interested in how you envisage using the knowledge you gain from your course in the development of your community/region/nation (where appropriate). For those UK/EU students applying for an undergraduate scholarship, Section B of the application form is for you to write a statement of not more than 250 words, making a case for what you can bring to the University over and above your academic qualifications and what makes you a suitable scholarship candidate. Who should write my reference letter? The reference letter should be written by a tutor or employer, preferably someone aware of your financial situation (where appropriate). The letter should address: How the referee knows you Why it is felt you deserve a scholarship, including comments on your financial situation Why it is felt you will be an asset to the chosen course of study. Where can I find my reference number? This can be found on your admissions offer letter and will usually be an eight digit number. If you are applying for an undergraduate degree, you can also use your UCAS application number found on all UCAS correspondence. Applicants for PhD scholarships need not fill in this space but should attach proof of acceptance of your proposal. This number must be included on your scholarship application. We will not consider applications that do not include this number. sixty

64 What happens after I have submitted my scholarship application? Once we have received your application, we will acknowledge receipt by . This will also advise you of the date on which you should expect to hear the result of your application. In cases where an application is received very close to the deadline, students will not get an of acknowledgement. As an international postgraduate scholarship applicant, do I have to pay the 2,000 deposit before I know if I have been awarded a scholarship? The University s deposits scheme for postgraduate overseas students means that if you hold an unconditional offer you will be required to make a payment of 2,000 before you are given a student visa support letter, which may be used to apply for your visa for entry to the United Kingdom. As a scholarship applicant, you can wait until you know the outcome of your scholarship application before paying this deposit. It is recommended that you check with the British Embassy how long it takes to process visas during the July/August period. If you are awarded a scholarship that includes a full fee waiver, you will not be required to pay this deposit and the admissions offices will be notified of this. If you are awarded a part fee waiver scholarship (eg a 2,000 or 50 per cent fee waiver) you will still be required to pay this deposit. If you feel that you will come to study at the University regardless of whether or not you are awarded a scholarship, we would encourage you to pay the deposit as soon as possible. If you are later awarded a scholarship that includes a full fee waiver, you will be entitled to a refund of this deposit. Who decides and how will I find out the result? The Scholarships Committee makes decisions on all scholarship applications. The Committee is made up of academic members of staff from across the University s four sites, staff within the International Education Office, Academic Registrar s Department, Counselling and Advice Service and external members. All are very experienced and make the awarding decision based on the criteria for the scholarship and the case you make. Once decisions have been made, the administrator will write to you if you are successful informing you of the outcome. If you are unsuccessful you will be contacted as far as is possible. Please note that the Committee will not undertake or participate in any individual correspondence with you, either before or after the decision has been made. The decision of the Committee is final, and is not open to appeal. Lobbying a committee member will only make you ineligible for a scholarship. Please note: Scholarships are highly competitive,we receive over 3,000 qualified applicants annually. sixty one

65 What do I do if I am awarded a scholarship? If you are awarded a scholarship you will be informed by initially. On confirmation of receipt of the , you will be sent an official letter from the Scholarships Office giving you the details of your award. All official arrangements will be made with you directly. You will be required to formally accept the scholarship and its conditions by signing the contract that is sent with your awarding letter. During and after your period of study you may be asked to participate in promotional activities for the University. This may include receptions and social events, testimonial or publicity articles or even assisting with activities in your home country. During each year as a scholarship student, you will also be expected to do a maximum of 40 hours of voluntary work, if and when needed. Students awarded joint scholarships with International Students House are expected to do ten hours voluntary work a month there. What do I do if I decide to defer my admission or change my course after I have been awarded the scholarship? The scholarship must be used for the academic course and year for which it was applied. In the event of awardees changing course or deferring the year of entry the scholarship is considered cancelled. Which countries are considered under the developing title? For our purposes, developing includes middle income countries. All countries with the exception of: Andorra Australia Austria Belgium Canada Denmark Finland France Germany Gibraltar Greece Iceland Ireland Israel Italy Japan Luxembourg Monaco Netherlands New Zealand Norway Portugal San Marino Singapore Spain Sweden Switzerland UK USA Vatican City Please note that scholarships for developing countries include those EU countries who joined the union after January Which countries are considered newly acceded to the EU? Bulgaria Cyprus Czech Republic Estonia Hungary Latvia Lithuania Malta Poland Romania Slovakia Slovenia Which countries are considered the EU accession candidate countries? Croatia Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia Turkey For further enquiries, please visit our website sixty two

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67 Application procedure and presentation guidelines Apply for scholarships only after you have been offered a place (conditional or unconditional) on a course at the University of Westminster. Please do not apply if you have already enrolled or begun a course of study at the University of Westminster (except in the case of Progression Scholarships and the Westminster Careers Awards). Read the information on individual scholarships carefully and ensure that you only apply for ones that you are eligible for and meet the criteria of. For example, do not apply for the Tanzania Scholarship unless you are from Tanzania. Photocopy the application form at the back of our scholarships brochure or print the form from our website. Do use the same application form when applying for more than one scholarship. Attach the relevant papers only and keep your supporting documents to a minimum. The quantity of documents sent does not give any advantage. Attach translations where supporting documents are in any other language but English. Word process the application as far as possible. If handwriting the application, please ensure it is written clearly and in block letters. Illegible applications will be considered ineligible. Keep your application concise. Unless you are applying for a specific scholarship, just tell us what level of support you require, eg fees only, fees and accommodation etc, and we will match the scholarship to your needs where possible. Provide us with a valid address. The University and its Scholarships Committee is not responsible for opportunities missed because of an invalid address. Only send copies of your academic transcript as we will not be able to return any original documentation sent. It is acceptable for your university to send transcripts to us directly, but we will not be able to return them to you at any stage. Deadlines for scholarships 3rd April 2009 for UK/EU undergraduate scholarships 31st May 2009 for postgraduate and international scholarships 1 November 2009 for January 2010 scholarships Many scholarships have an earlier or later deadline than the standard. Please ensure you check the details of the individual scholarships for information on different deadlines. At the time of going to press all the enclosed is correct, but please visit for updated information and new scholarships. sixty four

68 Important Disclaimer The scholarships described within this brochure are to be held at the University of Westminster only and normally last for one year only (renewable subject to academic performance in case of undergraduate and MPhil/PhD scholarships). Scholarships awarded are for the student only and not families. Students may not bring family members. Scholarships are awarded by a sub group of the University s Scholarships Committee and their decision is final. No correspondence will be entered into as to the reasons for their decision. No money is paid to students except where a living allowance is payable. Living allowances may be a mixture of cash and food scholarship. Fees will be waived or paid for by the committee on behalf of the student. Accommodation costs will also either be waived or paid by the committee directly. Where accommodation is provided, it will normally be at the University s halls of residences or International Students House. The University and its partners reserve the right to withdraw, terminate or suspend any scholarship on disciplinary grounds or in case of academic failure. Scholars will be required to assist the University with its marketing and publicity activities as appropriate. Acceptance of a scholarship implies consent under the Data Protection Act for the University to keep in contact with the student and for the scholar s name to be published in relevant publicity materials. Lobbying of any members of the scholarships committee will disqualify applicants from receiving any scholarship. The University reserves the right to withdraw or amend a scholarship without prior notification. Scholarships are offered subject to funding and availability. All scholarships are subject to satisfactory academic progress and verification of academic qualifications. Scholarships are awarded for a specific course and start date. Students may not change courses or defer the scholarship. sixty five

69 Undergraduate Scholarships Application Form Guidelines Please note we only accept hard copy of your application, we do not accept faxes or attachments. Please allow sufficient time for your application to reach us by mail. The website addresses possible questions that might arise while applying for scholarships. Please read it carefully and only contact the Scholarships Office if the information you require is not there. If you are a full-time applicant, do not submit an application for a scholarship prior to or along with your UCAS application. If you are a part-time applicant, please make an admissions application to study at the University before applying for a scholarship. Apply only if you are holding an offer (conditional or unconditional) of a place on a course at the University of Westminster. Please check individual scholarships for deadlines. The application must be word processed and if not then reasons for being unable to do so given. The scholarships procedure is a separate procedure. Therefore, please make sure that you send in a separate application to the Scholarships Office accompanied with: A copy of your results achieved so far in your most recent/ current academic study (eg As/A Level, access course or BTEC results achieved so far) A reference letter for your scholarship application A copy of your offer letter or UCAS confirmation letter Your statement of support (this is Section B of the application form) A copy of your IELTS/TOEFL result. These are English language qualifications, and you are only required to submit this if you are an international or European applicant living overseas. Please attach all supporting documentation and submit by the deadline to the following address: Scholarships Office University of Westminster Wells Street London W1T 3UW United Kingdom Please note that applications sent or received after the deadline will not be considered. Section A Scholarship(s) applying for, or just tell us what financial support you need and we will fit the scholarship to you, where possible: sixty six

70 Forename: Gender: Family name: Date of birth: University of Westminster reference number or UCAS application number: Course title: Site: Cavendish / Harrow / Marylebone / Regent: Intended start date (month and year): Nationality: Country of residence: Correspondence address: Telephone: Fax: Section B Please use this space to write a 250 word statement on the topic Given the competition for scholarships, what qualities do I have that make me an outstanding applicant. Continue on a separate sheet if necessary. If you are an international applicant, please also address the development potential criteria and your intentions upon returning to your home country. Signature: Date: sixty seven

71 Postgraduate Scholarships Application Form Guidelines Please note we only accept hard copy of your application, we do not accept faxes or attachments. Please allow sufficient time for your application to reach us by mail. The website addresses possible questions that might arise while applying for scholarships. Please read it carefully and only contact the Scholarships Office if the information you require is not there. Do not submit an application for a scholarship prior to or along with your admissions application to study at the University. Apply only if you are holding an offer (conditional or unconditional) of a place on a course at the University of Westminster. We do not consider applications from students who have already begun a course of study at the University. Unless otherwise stated, the deadline for sending in your application for scholarships for September entry is 31 May of the same year. Please check individual scholarships for any exceptions to this. Unless otherwise stated, the deadline for sending in your application for scholarships for January entry is 1 November of the previous year. Please check individual scholarships for any exceptions to this. The application must be word processed and if not then reasons for being unable to do so given. The scholarships procedure is separate from your admissions application. Therefore, please make sure that you send in a separate application to the Scholarships Office accompanied with: A copy of your transcript from your most recent/ current academic study A reference letter for your scholarship application A copy of your offer letter Your statement of support (this is Section B of the application form) A copy of your IELTS/TOEFL result, or alternative English language qualification, (where applicable) Please attach all supporting documentation and submit by the deadline to the following address: Scholarships Office University of Westminster Wells Street London W1T 3UW United Kingdom Please note that applications sent or received after the deadline will not be considered. Section A Scholarship(s) applying for, or just tell us what financial support you need and we will fit the scholarship to you, where possible: sixty eight

72 Forename: Gender: Family name: Date of birth: University of Westminster reference number: Course title: Site: Cavendish / Harrow / Marylebone / Regent: Intended start date (month and year): Nationality: Country of residence: Correspondence address: Telephone: Fax: Section B Please use this space to write a clear and short letter of support (of no more than 400 words) for your application for this scholarship. In particular, state your reasons for taking this course, financial need and intentions upon returning to your country. Continue on a separate sheet if necessary. Signature: Date: sixty nine

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76 This brochure is issued on the understanding that all matters in it are subject to change. Produced by the Marketing, Communications and Development Office, University of Westminster, 115 New Cavendish Street, London W1W 6UW. The University of Westminster is a charity and a company limited by guarantee. Registration number: England. Registered Office: 309 Regent Street, London W1B 2UW. Designed by Kendall Bickford seventy three