SCOTLAND'S SALTIRE Masters SCHOLARSHIPS for Indians

British Council Scotland
Edinburgh, EH8 8PJ
Scotland, UK


SCOTLAND'S SALTIRE SCHOLARSHIPS


Gain an internationally recognized qualification and take your career to new heights.


Under this exciting scholarship opportunity, you can achieve a Masters degree from one of the UK’s top-ranked research universities. We are now looking for bright, talented and hard working individuals to live, work and study in Scotland in 2010.


We are offering up to 200 Canadian, Chinese, Indian and US citizens the opportunity of a scholarship to study at one of our world renowned universities for their postgraduate Masters degree.


We are offering £2000 as a one off award towards the cost of tuition fees for a full time Masters level course (excluding PhD studies) in a wide range of subject areas. You can choose to study at any of Scotland's 17 universities and Higher Education Institutions.


Our Masters degree can help you gain a professional edge to your career. Employment rates from Scottish universities are high, with up to 97% of graduates finding relevant employment, research posts or further study within six months.


APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN FOR SEPTEMBER 2010 OCTOBER 2010 ENTRY


You can apply online here through our NEW application process. So don't miss this opportunity for a bright new future and improved career prospects Come and join us in Scotland next year!
Deadline for applications is Friday 11 June 2010.
WHAT CAN I STUDY?
Priority subject areas for Scotland's Saltire Scholarships are science, technology, the arts and creative industries, financial services, and clean and renewable energy. This includes a wide range of subjects across all of Scotland’s universities and higher education institutions.


The list below is intended as a guide to priority subject areas and is not a list of courses. This list is not exclusive and applications for courses in broader subject areas will be considered. Please check with your institution to see what courses are covered.


Science, Technology and Clean Energy subject areas including:


Earth sciences
Environment
Energy
Geology
Weather and climate
Clean and Renewable Energy
Sustainable Engineering
Biomass / Bio fuels
Hydro / Solar / Tidal / Wind power
Physical and Life sciences
Astronomy
Chemistry
Physics
Animals / Zoology
Biology
Plants / Botany
Health Sciences
Biotechnology
Technology
Computers
Software Engineering
Bioinformatics
Information Systems
Multimedia
Engineering
How do I apply?


Applications for 2010 have now opened


Please read carefully the steps below to check whether you meet the eligibility criteria for our 2010 Scholarships and how to apply. You can apply to study at any of Scotland's 17 Higher Education institutions and you can apply to up to three universities/courses.


Step One


Check that you meet all the eligibility criteria below.


You should:
not have completed an undergraduate degree in Scotland (4+ years duration)


have a conditional offer of a place at a Scottish university on an eligible course


be a citizen of Canada, the People's Republic of China, India or the USA


ensure you can meet the costs of living and remaining tuition fees


complete the online application process and send or post your application along with any supporting documents to your selected institution by the closing date 11 June 2010.

If posting your application please ensure you leave enough time so that it arrives by 11 June 2010.


Step Two


You Should:


Click through to the institution of your choice using the links provided to see which courses are available and make your choice. For inspiration, here is a guide to the priority subject areas on offer.


Ensure the course you are applying for is a Masters level programme in one of the following broad subject areas:science, technology, arts and creative industries, financial services, renewable and clean energy.


Ensure your chosen course is full time and delivered in Scotland and not online or by distance learning. You can choose up to three universities/courses to apply for.


Step Three


In order to help you complete the application form we advise that you prepare in advance a personal statement of between 350 – 400 words on ‘why you have chosen to study in Scotland and your reasons for choosing to study at a particular institution and course of study.'


Complete all relevant sections of the Application form. The Application form will allow you to save your details and return to it at a later date. To do this, use the Save for Later option at the end of the form.


Once you are sure all sections are complete and correct then use the Submit option at the end of the form.


You will then receive an email with a Pdf copy of your application form attached. It is important that you follow the instructions carefully in this email or your application will not be complete.


COMPLETING YOUR APPLICATION


1. To complete your application you must either:


Email your application directly to your chosen university remembering to also attach any required supporting documentation.
or


Print and post your application along with any supporting documentation directly to your chosen university.
2. Check on the website of the university/universitiesyou are applying to whether they require any supporting documentation such as references. You should ensure that you send this supporting documentation along with your application form to your selected university.


Please note you must ensure that your application has been received by the university by Friday 11 June 2010. Please allow sufficient time if you are posting your application.


Scotland Saltire Scholarship Application Form


If you have any queries regarding the application process please email scotlandsaltirescholarships@britishcouncil.org.