Wednesday, March 17, 2010

Manchester University Equity and Merit Scholarships for Bangladeshi Students

The deadline is 25 March 2010.

Introduction

The University had 33 Bangladeshi students enrolled on courses in 2008-09; 20 undergraduates and 13 postgraduates. Subject areas included business and management, engineering, life sciences and development related.

Scholarship information

The University of Manchester Equity and Merit Scholarships 2010/2011

The University of Manchester is pleased to invite applications for a total of four scholarships for postgraduate taught masters programmes starting in September 2010. The scholarships are intended to support students from Bangladesh, who would not otherwise be able to study in the UK.

The selection process is managed on behalf of the University by the British Council in Dhaka. The scholarships cover full tuition fees, return international airfares and living expenses.

Awards are available in a range of subjects, including science and engineering, textiles, medical and life sciences, education and urban planning.

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Who is eligible to apply?

The scholarships are aimed at applicants from disadvantaged backgrounds. Applicants should:

  • Be a resident citizen of Bangladesh and have not previously studied or worked abroad;
  • Be aged below 35 years at the time of application;
  • Have a masters degree from a public university with a minimum overall score of 70% for science and engineering subjects and 55% for arts and social sciences (candidates who have studied for either an undergraduate of postgraduate degree at a private university are not eligible to apply);
  • Have an overall IELTS score of 6.5;
  • Be committed to returning home, and able to demonstrate the potential to make a positive impact on the future of Bangladesh;
  • Have a clear idea how studying in the UK would benefit both his/her career and Bangladesh in general.

How to apply

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Application forms can also be obtained from:

The British Council
5 Fuller Road
Dhaka 1000
Email: education@bd.britishcouncil.org

You must indicate clearly on the form which course(s) you would like to study. You may apply for up to three different courses.

Applications should be sent by post or email to:

The British Council
(University of Manchester Equity and Merit Scholarships)
5 Fuller Road
Dhaka 1000
Email: enquiries@bd.britishcouncil.org

The deadline is 25 March 2010. Applications received after this date will not be processed.

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