International Scholarships at University of Kent for Masters and Undergraduate Students 2011

The University ofKent offers a number of scholarships for entry at taught masters –postgraduate- and Undergraduate level for international Students from around the world. The scholarshipsfor postgraduate students will be worth £5000 (for one year of study) towards the cost of tuition fees. While that for undergraduate students will be worth £5000 per annum (for up to three years of study) towards the cost of tuition fees. Bothscholarships are offered to nationals of any country paying international fees.

The closing date for application is 31 May prior to the academic year of entry.

Eligibility- Undergraduate & Postgraduate
Applicants for postgraduate taught study at the University of Kent may ask to be considered for one of the University's International Scholarships.
In order to be eligible for consideration for a scholarships, all of the conditions below must have been satisfied:
• An application must have been made for a degree course at theUniversity of Kent.
• The applicant must have received an unconditional offer of a place on such a degree course.
• The University must have received confirmation of the applicant's acceptance of the offer.
• The applicant must have demonstrated ability to fund their study programme.


How to Apply -Postgraduate
At the point of application for the scholarship, you are asked to submit an original essay of between 750 to 1,000 words on the topic: "Why have you chosen your selected postgraduate taught degree programme; why have you applied to the University of Kent; and how do you see your degree at Kent preparing you for your life after graduation".
All applications, whether online or by mail, must include your application number, date of birth and the 750-1,000 word essay as specified above (which, in the case of an on line application, can be cut and pasted from a Word document).

How to Apply -Undergraduate
At the point of application for the scholarship, you are asked to submit an original essay of between 750 to 1,000 words on the topic: "Why have you chosen your selected degree programme; why have you applied to the University of Kent; and how do you see your degree at Kent preparing you for your life after graduation".
All applications, whether online or by mail, must include your UCAS number, date of birth and the 750-1,000 word essay as specified above (which, in the case of an online application, can be cut and pasted from a Word document).


The application may be sent by mail to:
International Office (International Scholarships)
University of Kent
The Registry
Canterbury
Kent, CT2 7NZ
United Kingdom.

Scholarships will be awarded based on the information provided on your application documentation, together with the clear thinking and motivation shown in the submitted essay. Information provided on the UCAS form will be considered for undergraduate students.
The University of Kent reserves the right not to allocate the awards if the selection panel identifies no suitable candidates. We expect to inform candidates whether or not they have been successful by August 2011.
Telephone: +44 (0) 1227 823413
Fax: + 44 (0) 1227 823247
Email international-office@kent.ac.uk

Please follow the link to make an application either for theundergraduate or postgraduate scholarship and submit written work.
For further details about the international scholarship at the university of Kent, download  Undergraduate or Masters scholarship description