UWE Bristol International scholarships: Postgraduate – Programme Specific Scholarships

University of the West of England (UWE) Bristol offers a range of programme specific scholarships for international postgraduate students.

In order to apply for any UWE Bristol scholarships, you must have received an offer to study at UWE Bristol. Remember to apply for the course early to ensure your scholarship application can be considered.

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

The successful MBA scholarship recipient will be expected to act as an ambassador for the programme during and after their study. This could include providing a video and/or written summary of their experiences to use for promotional purposes, attending an information event, acting as a student reference for the programme, or answering prospective students' questions.

Study level	Postgraduate (full-time)
Award values	50% tuition fees
Award duration	One academic year
Number of awards available	One for January 2019 start
Nationalities accepted	All classed as overseas for fees purposes
Eligible applicants must	have achieved the equivalent of a British 1st or 2:1 in an undergraduate degree hold an unconditional offer or a conditional offer where IELTS or equivalent English language is the only condition be a new student to UWE Bristol with no previous UK study be classed as overseas for fees purposes not be a sponsored student or in receipt of another scholarship/award provide official transcripts at the time of application Note for successful candidates: you will need to prove when accepting the Scholarship that you satisfy the UKVI criteria in terms of being able to cover living costs and the remainder of the fee.

How to apply

Applications for the MBA (full-time) course can be made online by selecting the 'Apply for this course' option on the web page. To be considered for the Scholarship applicants need to clearly provide evidence in their statement about the following three issues:

1. Why you consider the MBA, and not another programme, will help you in your future professional development?
2. How the Bristol MBA will contribute to the business sector/industry of your expertise or the entrepreneurial endeavours you are involved in or going to be involved in?
3. In which way you imagine yourself contributing to the Bristol MBA community during and after graduation?

Students who have deferred their application from academic year 2017/2018 to 2018/2019 will need to write another personal statement if they would like to be considered for the Scholarship and upload it via their UWE welcome portal.

Applicants should clearly write and save the document as “Personal Statement for MBA (Full-time) Scholarship” before uploading via their welcome portal.

The submission deadline is 31 October 2018 for those starting the programme in January 2019.

Please contact the MBA programme leader if you have any queries.

Read the scholarship terms and conditions.

MSc International Management Scholarship

The successful International Management scholarship recipient will be expected to act as an ambassador for the programme during and after their study. This could include providing a video and/or written summary of their experiences to use for promotional purposes, attending an information event, acting as a student reference for the programme, or answering prospective students' questions.

Study level	Postgraduate (full-time)
Award values	50% tuition fees
Award duration	One academic year
Number of awards available	One for January 2019 start
Nationalities accepted	All classed as overseas for fees purposes
Eligible applicants must	have achieved the equivalent of a British 2:1 or 1st in an undergraduate degree hold an unconditional offer or a conditional offer where IELTS 6.5 or equivalent with a minimum of 6.0 in each component (Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking) is the only condition be a new student to UWE Bristol with no previous UK study be classed as overseas for fees purposes not be a sponsored student or in receipt of another scholarship/award provide official transcripts at the time of application Note for successful candidates: you will need to prove when accepting the Scholarship that you satisfy the UKVI criteria in terms of being able to cover living costs and the remainder of the fee.

How to apply

Applications for the MSc International Management course can be made online by selecting the 'Apply for this course' option on the web page. In your personal statement, which forms part of your application, please say why you believe you have the potential for:

1. becoming an outstanding professional. Support your argument with examples of your accomplishments, including responsibilities, achievements and voluntary activities. If you do not yet have employment experience, these may relate to school and university. If you already have employment experience, you should also – or instead – give evidence of accomplishments in your career to date.
2. representing UWE Bristol effectively in your home country on your return. You must show that you understand how you can represent the university effectively and imaginatively on return to your home country. We also look for evidence of leadership, influencing and networking skills, and interest and experience in playing public-facing roles.
3. contributing to the quality of other students’ experience on your programme. An important part of being a UWE Bristol scholar is enhancing other students' experience on your course, so you should show evidence of active commitment to others’ well-being and development in your life and/or career so far.

Please take care to address all three areas in your statement and also explain why you wish to study MSc International Management.

Applicants should clearly write and save the document as “Personal Statement for MSc International Management Scholarship” before uploading via their welcome portal.

The submission deadline is 31 October 2018 for those starting the programme in January 2019.

Please contact the MSc International Management Scholarship programme leader if you have any queries.

Please note: Students wining the Scholarship will be asked to assist UWE Bristol in marketing promotional strategies as well as active promotion through social media. They will also submit a reflective note at the end of the course which will also feed in to promotional materials to attract future students. In addition, students will be encouraged to attend extra-curricular activities such as being a student representative, regular attendance at Distinguished Speaker series, and to be a role model for rest of the cohort.

Read the scholarship terms and conditions.

Faculty of Health and Applied Sciences MSc Scholarship

The recipient of this scholarship may be required to undertake an internship working within the International Office or other departments, and will also be required to undertake ambassadorial activity for the University throughout the duration of the course.

Following graduation, recipients will also be expected to be an active member of the UWE Bristol Alumni Network by helping the University to promote its programmes to prospective students.

Study level	MSc (full-time)
Award values	50% tuition fees
Award duration	One academic year
Eligible Programmes	MSc Advanced Forensic Analysis MSc Advanced Wildlife Conservation in Practice MSc Biomedical Science MSc Environmental Health MSc Health Psychology MSc Occupational Psychology MSc Public Health MSc Science Communication MSc Sport and Exercise Psychology
Number of awards available	Three for September 2018 or January 2019 start dates
Nationalities accepted	All classed as overseas for fees purposes
Eligible applicants must	have achieved the equivalent of a British 1st or 2:1 in an undergraduate degree hold an unconditional offer or a conditional offer where IELTS or equivalent English language is the only condition be a new student to UWE Bristol with no previous UK study be classed as overseas for fees purposes not be a sponsored student or in receipt of another scholarship/award provide official transcripts at the time of application. Note for successful candidates: you will need to prove when accepting the Scholarship that you satisfy the UKVI criteria in terms of being able to cover living costs and the remainder of the fee.

How to apply

Applications for the Faculty of Health and Applied Sciences MSc scholarships can be made online by selecting the 'Apply for this course' option on the web page for the selected MSc programme.

To be considered for the Scholarship, applicants will need to cover the following points in their personal statement which should accompany the programme application:

• What potential you have for outstanding performance on the programme - please note that this will be assessed both through evidence of your academic record to date and the quality of your written application.
• What potential you have to become an outstanding professional in your selected subject area, and how your work experience to date points to exceptional achievements in relation to interests outside formal education.
• How you show potential for being an effective ambassador for UWE Bristol when you return to your home country. You should show a grasp of British universities' agenda overseas and of successful ways of influencing potential audiences.
• How you show concern for other students on your programme, evidencing contribution of a kind that is likely to enrich their experiences and not just your own.

Students who have deferred their application from academic year 2017/2018 to 2018/2019 will need to write another personal statement if they would like to be considered for the Scholarship and upload it via their UWE welcome portal.

They should clearly write and save the document as “Personal Statement for the Faculty of Health and Applied Sciences MSc (International) Scholarship” before uploading via their welcome portal.

The submission deadline is 30 April 2018. Your application will be assessed by a Faculty panel that includes the programme leader, and candidates will be informed of the final decision by 30 May 2018.

Email Peter Spencer-Phillips at Peter.Spencer-Phillips@uwe.ac.uk if you have any queries.

Read the scholarship terms and conditions.

Faculty of Health and Applied Sciences Dean’s Scholarship

This scholarship is available to an applicant from a country that has recently been subject to a significant adverse environmental, health or security impact, where its alleviation relates to the subject area of the selected MSc programme.

The recipient of this scholarship may be required to undertake an internship working within the International Office or other departments and will also be required to undertake ambassadorial activity for the University throughout the duration of the course.

Following graduation, recipients will also be expected to be an active member of the UWE Bristol Alumni Network by helping the University to promote its programmes to prospective students.

Study level	MSc (full-time)
Award values	100% tuition fees
Award duration	One academic year
Eligible Programmes	MSc Advanced Forensic Analysis MSc Advanced Wildlife Conservation in Practice MSc Biomedical Science MSc Environmental Health MSc Health Psychology MSc Occupational Psychology MSc Public Health MSc Science Communication MSc Sport and Exercise Psychology
Number of awards available	One for September 2018 or January 2019 start dates
Nationalities accepted	All classed as overseas for fees purposes
Eligible applicants must	have achieved the equivalent of a British 1st or 2:1 in an undergraduate degree be applying from a country that recently has been subject to a significant adverse environmental, health or security impact, where its alleviation relates to the subject area of the selected MSc programme hold an unconditional offer or a conditional offer where IELTS or equivalent English language is the only condition be a new student to UWE Bristol with no previous UK study be classed as overseas for fees purposes not be a sponsored student or in receipt of another scholarship/award provide official transcripts at the time of application. Note for successful candidates: you will need to prove when you accept the Scholarship that you satisfy the UKVI criteria in terms of being able to cover living costs and the remainder of the fee.

How to apply

Applications for the Faculty of Health and Applied Sciences Dean’s Scholarship can be made online by selecting the 'Apply for this course' option on the web page for the selected MSc programme.

To be considered for the Scholarship, applicants will need to cover the following points in their personal statement which should accompany the programme application:

• What potential you have for outstanding performance on the programme – please note that this will be assessed both through evidence of your academic record to date and the quality of your written application
• What potential you have to become an outstanding professional in your selected subject area and to contribute to alleviating a recent adverse environmental, health or security impact in your home country, and how your work experience to date points to exceptional achievements in relation to interests outside formal education
• How you show potential for being an effective ambassador for UWE Bristol when you return to your home country – you should show a grasp of British universities' agenda overseas and of successful ways of influencing potential audiences
• How you show concern for other students on your programme, evidencing contribution of a kind that is likely to enrich their experiences, not just your own.

Students who have deferred their application from academic year 2017/2018 to 2018/2019 will need to write another personal statement if they would like to be considered for the Scholarship and upload it via their UWE welcome portal.

They should clearly write and save the document as “Personal Statement for the Faculty of Health and Applied Sciences MSc (International) Scholarship” before uploading via their welcome portal.

The submission deadline is 30 April 2018. Your application will be assessed by a Faculty panel that includes the programme leader, and candidates will be informed of the final decision by 30 May 2018.

Email Peter Spencer-Phillips at Peter.Spencer-Phillips@uwe.ac.uk if you have any queries.

Read the scholarship terms and conditions.