Scholarships help in boosting your educational and career goals by removing financial hurdles. To cover study expenses, the University of Leeds is providing Sasakawa Postgraduate Studentships in Japanese Studies for the academic year 2024-2025.

There are up to three awards designed for helping deserving applicants who want to pursue postgraduate degree studies at the university.

The University of Leeds is regarded as a comprehensive community in the United Kingdom. The institution has always been committed to attracting the brightest and greatest students from all over the world, regardless of background.

Why would you like to choose the University of Leeds?  Leeds University is more than just a university. It features the most diverse course offerings, the most modern campus amenities, a vibrant and multicultural community, and well-trained faculty.

Application Deadline: The applications for this grant will be accepted only through 15 March 2024.

Brief Description

• University or Organization: University of Leeds
• Department: N/A
• Course Level: Masters
• Awards: £15,000
• Number of Awards: N/A
• Access Mode: Online
• Nationality: Domestic and international students
• The award can be taken in the UK

Eligibility

• Eligible Countries: The studentships are open to students of any nationality.
• Eligible Course or Subjects: Master degree in the School of Languages, Cultures, and Societies
• Eligibility Criteria: If you wish to be selected for this opportunity, then make sure you fulfill all the following requirements:
• Applicants to research degree programmes should normally have at least a first-class or an upper second class British Bachelor’s Honours degree (or equivalent) in an appropriate discipline. For PhD study, candidates should normally hold, or be expected to hold, a Master’s degree.

How to Apply

• How to Apply: There is no need to make a separate application for this scholarship. All the interested applicants are advised to book their place in an approved study programme at the university to get this scholarship.
• Supporting Documents: Applicants might be required to send the following documents together with their application for admission: Pre-qualification degree, copies of academic transcripts, certificates of English language proficiency, a statement, and a copy of passport.
• Admission Requirements: Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree with a 2:1 (honours) with a background in economics.
• Language Requirement: The minimum English language entry requirement for research postgraduate research study is an IELTS of 6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in each component (reading, writing, listening, and speaking) or equivalent (please contact the Graduate School Office for information about alternative English language qualifications accepted by the School). The test must be dated within two years of the start date of the course in order to be valid. A degree from a country in which English is the primary language can be considered valid evidence of English language qualifications provided that it is no more than two years old at the time of the proposed start date.

Benefits

The studentships are worth £15,000 for one year only to the high achieving and successful students.

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