Standard Chartered offers full-time Taught Masters Scholarships at SOAS, University of London, commencing in September 2013. The total value of each Standard Chartered scholarships is £16,500, which can be used towards fees or maintenance. In addition, the Standard Chartered Scholars will benefit from a 20% reduction in their tuition fees, which will be waived by SOAS. Application deadline is March 22, 2013.
Study Subject(s): The scholarship is offered Standard Chartered Scholarship (Africa) MA African Studies, MSc African Politics, MSc Asian Politics, MSc Economics with reference to Africa
2. Standard Chartered Scholarship (Asia) , LLM in South Asian Law , MA Chinese Studies , MA History: Asia/Africa , MA Korean Studies , MA South Asian Area Studies , MA South East Asian Studies , MA Taiwan Studies , MSc Development Studies with Special , Reference to Central Asia , MSc Economics with reference to South Asia , MSc Economics with reference to the Asia , Pacific Region , MSc International Management (China) , MSc International Management (Japan)
3. Standard Chartered Scholarship (Middle East) LLM in Law in the Middle East and North
Africa, MA Near and Middle Eastern Studies , MSc Economics with reference to the Middle East , MSc International Management , (Middle East and North Africa) , MSc Middle East Politics ,
4. Standard Chartered Scholarship (Africa, Asia or Middle East) , To be eligible for the Standard Chartered Scholarships, applicants for the following courses will be required to demonstrate a clear interest in carrying out their research on one of the three designated regions of Africa, Asia or the Middle East. LLM in Banking Law ,LLM in Dispute and Conflict Resolution , LLM in International Law ,LLM in International Economic Law , LLM in Islamic Law ,LLM in Law, Development and Governance ,MA International Studies and Diplomacy MA Globalization and Corporate Development ,MSc Development Economics, MSc Development Studies ,MSc Finance and Development ,MSc Finance and Financial Law ,MSc Globalisation and Development ,MSc International Politics , MSc Political Economy of Development
Course Level: This scholarship is available for pursuing master’s degree at SOAS, University of London, UK.
Scholarship Provider: Standard Chartered and SOAS, University of London, UK.
Scholarship can be taken at: UK
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( vote)Eligibility: -The scholarships are available only to students taking full time programmes. Part-time students are not eligible. Possess or expect to obtain a First Class Honours degree from a UK institution or overseas equivalent
-Open only to applicants paying fees at the UK/EU rate.
-Have an offer of admission to pursue one of the eligible full-time masters programmes at SOAS by the scholarship application deadline.
-An interest in completing a dissertation on a topic that is of demonstrable relevance to the broad business of Standard Chartered is desirable.
-The scholarship cannot be held along with any other major scholarship or studentship.
Scholarship Open for International Students: The UK/EU citizens can apply for this scholarship.
Scholarship Description:
Standard Chartered is generously providing three scholarships for UK/EU students to enable them to undertake a range of full-time Taught Masters programmes at SOAS, commencing in September 2013. The programmes relate to Asia, Africa, and the Middle East/North Africa. The total value of each Standard Chartered scholarships is £16,500, which can be used towards fees or maintenance. In addition, the Standard Chartered Scholars will benefit from a 20% reduction in their tuition fees, which will be waived by SOAS. Students offered a scholarship must take it up in 2013/14. It cannot be carried forward to a later year.
Number of award(s): Standard Chartered is generously providing three scholarships.
Duration of award: Not known
What does it cover? The total value of each Standard Chartered scholarships is £16,500, which can be used towards fees or maintenance.
Selection Criteria:
-Candidates will be assessed on academic merit by an Advisory Panel consisting of three academic members nominated by the School.
-The assessment of your application will be based on the information in your scholarship application. Selectors will be looking at the degree results and also at academic references, statements and other relevant information.
Notifications: All candidates will be notified by e-mail regarding the outcome of their scholarship application, generally by the end of June. The successful candidate will also be notified in writing. If you have not had a response to your application by the end of June, please contact the Scholarships Officer.
How to Apply: Applicants applying for scholarships must also submit an application for admission well in advance. Please note that complete applications for admission can take up to 4 weeks to be considered by the Department, although this duration can vary depending on the time of year. You should be prepared to wait up to 6 weeks in busy periods. You can apply for this scholarship via the online scholarship application form.
Scholarship Application Deadline: Scholarship applications must be received no later than 17.00 (GMT) on March 22, 2013.
