About the University of Glasgow and the Scholarship:
The University of Glasgow is a venerable institution located in Glasgow, Scotland, with a rich history dating back to 1451. As one of Scotland’s four ancient universities, it holds the distinction of being the fourth-oldest English-speaking university in the world. Over the centuries, it has played a vital role in the Scottish Enlightenment, contributing to the intellectual and cultural landscape. Today, the University of Glasgow is a leading academic institution, known for its commitment to research, teaching, and creating a diverse and inclusive learning environment.
The SGE Sciences PGT Excellence Awards aim to attract academically gifted students to the School of Geography and Earth Sciences at the University of Glasgow. These awards are designed to support postgraduate taught students who wish to embark on a research-oriented academic journey.
Scholarship Details:
- Scholarship Sponsor: University of Glasgow, UK
- Scholarship Value: £10,000
- Number of Awards: 4
- Study Level: Masters
- Host Institution(s): University of Glasgow, UK
- Eligible Courses: The scholarship is available for the following postgraduate taught programs:
- Earth Futures
- Environmental Futures
- Geoinformation, Technology & Cartography
- Geomatics & Management
- Geospatial & Mapping Sciences
- Human Geography
- Land & Hydrographic Surveying
- Land & Hydrographic Surveying with Work Placement
Eligibility Criteria for SGE Sciences PGT Excellence Awards:
To qualify for the SGE Sciences PGT Excellence Awards at the University of Glasgow, applicants should meet the following eligibility criteria:
- International students are eligible to apply.
- Applicants must hold a full-time program offer from the University of Glasgow in the United Kingdom.
- Selection for the scholarship is based on outstanding personal achievement and abilities, including qualities such as emotional maturity, motivation, and persistence.
- Candidates should demonstrate a strong sense of responsibility, the ability to work independently in a systematic manner, and excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Selection for the award is also influenced by merit and leadership qualities displayed during the application process.
- English Language Proficiency: The University of Glasgow requires applicants to demonstrate a minimum level of English language proficiency. Accepted English language proficiency exams include UKVI IELTS (6.5), WAEC/WASSCE (C/6), and NECO (C/6).
Eligible Countries/Regions:
Applicants from the following countries/regions are eligible to apply:
- Anguilla
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Argentina
- Armenia
- Australia
- Azerbaijan
- Bahamas
- Bahrain
- Bangladesh
- Barbados
- Belarus
- Belize
- Benin
- Bermuda
- Bhutan
- Bolivia
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Botswana
- Brazil
- British Virgin Islands
- Brunei
- Burkina Faso
- Burundi
- Cambodia
- Cameroon
- Afghanistan
- Albania
- Algeria
- Andorra
- Angola
- Canada
- Cape Verde
- Cayman Islands
- Central African Republic
- Chad
- Chile
- China
- Colombia
- Comoros
- Congo
- Congo Democratic Republic of
- Costa Rica
- Cote d’Ivoire
- Cuba
- Djibouti
- Dominica
- Dominican Republic
- East Timor
- Ecuador
- Egypt
- El Salvador
- Equatorial Guinea
- Eritrea
- Eswatini
- Ethiopia
- Falkland Islands
- Fiji
- Gabon
- Gambia
- Georgia
- Ghana
- Grenada
- Guatemala
- Guinea
- Guinea Bissau
- Guyana
- Haiti
- Honduras
- Hong Kong
- Iceland
- India
- Indonesia
- Iran
- Iraq
- Israel
- Jamaica
- Japan
- Jordan
- Kazakhstan
- Kenya
- Kiribati
- Korea North
- Korea South
- Kosovo
- Kuwait
- Moldova
- Monaco
- Mongolia
- Montenegro
- Morocco
- Mozambique
- Myanmar
- Namibia
- Nauru
- Nepal
- New Zealand
- Nicaragua
- Kyrgyzstan
- Laos
- Lebanon
- Lesotho
- Liberia
- Libya
- Liechtenstein
- Macedonia
- Madagascar
- Malawi
- Malaysia
- Maldives
- Mali
- Marshall Islands
- Mauritania
- Mauritius
- Mexico
- Micronesia
- Niger
- Nigeria
- Norway
- Oman
- Pakistan
- Palau
- Palestine
- Panama
- Papua New Guinea
- Paraguay
- Peru
- Philippines
- Qatar
- Russia
- Turks and Caicos Islands
- Tuvalu
- Uganda
- Ukraine
- United Arab Emirates
- United States of America
- Uruguay
- Uzbekistan
- Vanuatu
- Vatican City
- Venezuela
- Vietnam
- Yemen
- Zaire
- Zambia
- Zimbabwe
- Rwanda
- Samoa
- San Marino
- Sao Tome and Principe
- Saudi Arabia
- Senegal
- Serbia
- Seychelles
- Sierra Leone
- Singapore
- Solomon Islands
- Somalia
- South Africa
- South Sudan
- Sri Lanka
- St Kitts and Nevis
- St Lucia
- St Vincent and the Grenadines
- Sudan
- Suriname
- Switzerland
- Syria
- Taiwan
- Tajikistan
- Tanzania
- Thailand
- Togo
- Tonga
- Trinidad and Tobago
- Tunisia
- Turkey
- Turkmenistan
Application Procedure for SGE Sciences PGT Excellence Awards:
Candidates who have received offers of admission to the eligible postgraduate taught programs will be automatically considered for the scholarship based on their academic merit. Scholarship recipients who are still under consideration will be notified within six weeks of receiving an offer. No additional application forms are required. For further details, please refer to the official scholarship website.
Submission Deadline: This scholarship opportunity is available annually.
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