Fulbright-University of Leeds Award for Masters Students in UK, 2014/15

The US-UK Fulbright Commission is offering one Fulbright-University of Leeds Award to pursue a one-year Master’s degree programme (or the first year of a longer Master’s or PhD programme) in any subject at the University of Leeds. Scholarship covers first academic year of tuition fees and general maintenance costs. USA citizens must hold or expect to receive a Bachelor’s degree. Award notification is on March 2014. Application deadline is 15 October 2013.

Study Subject(s): The award is provided to learn any of the courses offered by the University of Leeds in UK.

Course Level: This award is for pursuing Master’s degree programme at University of Leeds in UK.

Scholarship Provider: The US-UK Fulbright Commission.

Scholarship can be taken at: UK

Eligibility:

In addition, all candidates must meet the minimum eligibility for this Award category:

• US citizen resident anywhere except the United Kingdom, and

• hold or expect to receive a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent professional training or experience) in a relevant area before departure to the UK.

Scholarship Open for Students of Following Countries: US citizen resident anywhere except the United Kingdom are eligible for this masters award.

Scholarship Description: In the 2014/2015 cycle, one Fulbright-University of Leeds Award will be offered to pursue a one-year Master’s degree programme (or the first year of a longer Master’s or PhD programme) in any subject at the University of Leeds. Number of awards offered: Not Known Duration of award(s): one-year Master’s degree programme (or the first year of a longer Master’s or PhD programme) in any subject at the University of Leeds. What does it cover? Fulbright Awards offer generous financial support for one year of study in the UK. Award funding is intended as a contribution toward the first academic year of tuition fees and general maintenance costs whilst in the UK. Grants are paid in installments directly to the grantee. In this Award category, the grantee will receive a full tuition fee waiver from the University of Leeds. In addition, the grantee will receive £12,000 which is intended as a contribution towards general maintenance costs (accommodation, travel, subsistence, etc) while in the UK. Sickness and accident benefits (though typically not needed with access to the NHS), visa guidance and/or sponsorship, and assistance opening a UK bank account are also included.

Selection Criteria: The Fulbright Awards Programme is looking not only for academic excellence, but also:

• demonstrable ambassadorial skills with evidence of cultural sensitivity and a genuine desire to learn more about the United Kingdom and share with British citizens aspects of American culture,

• experience and interest in a range of extracurricular and community activities,

• leadership potential, and

• a desire to further the Fulbright Programme and give back to your home country upon returning.

Notification: December 2013 through January 2014: Applications evaluated and candidates short-listed -Mid-January – mid-February 2014: Telephone interviews -March 2014: Notification -April 2014 through June 2014: Fulbright paperwork and preparation -Mid-September 2014: Independent arrival, Orientation in London, and Your Fulbright Year begins

How to Apply: The mode of applying is online.

Scholarship Application Deadline: The deadline for applications is 15 October 2013.



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