International Merit Postgraduate Scholarship by University of Sheffield
Brief Description
The International Merit Postgraduate Scholarship by the University of Sheffield is a prestigious opportunity for international students to pursue their Master’s degree at one of the UK’s top research universities.
Host Institution(s)
The scholarship is offered by the University of Sheffield, a leading public research university located in the vibrant city of Sheffield in South Yorkshire, England.
Level/Field of Study
The scholarship is available for Master’s degree programs in all fields of study offered at the University of Sheffield.
Number of Awards
The University of Sheffield awards over 150 scholarships annually through the International Merit Postgraduate Scholarship program.
Target Group
The scholarship is open to international students from any country outside the UK. Applicants must be self-funded and classified as overseas for fee purposes.
Scholarship Value/Inclusions
Recipients of the International Merit Postgraduate Scholarship will receive a 50% tuition fee reduction for the first year of their Master’s degree program. This equates to a maximum value of £7,500.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the scholarship, applicants must:
1. Hold an offer to study a full-time postgraduate taught program at the University of Sheffield.
2. Be classified as an international student and pay overseas tuition fees.
3. Be self-funded and not be in receipt of any other scholarships.
4. Meet the academic and English language requirements of their chosen course.
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Application Instructions
To apply for the scholarship, applicants must first submit an application for a Master’s degree program at the University of Sheffield. Once they receive an offer, they can apply for the International Merit Postgraduate Scholarship through the online application portal. The deadline for scholarship applications is 26 April 2021 for courses starting in September 2021.
Official Website
Interested applicants can find out more about the International Merit Postgraduate Scholarship, including the application process and eligibility criteria, on the official scholarship website.