2012 PhD Scholarships in English at the University of Leicester, UK

School of English offers PhD Scholarships in English for UK/EU and International applicants at the University of Leicester, UK 2012
Study Subject(s):English
Course Level:PhD
Scholarship Provider: School of English, University of Leicester
Scholarship can be taken at: UK
Eligibility:
-Applicants must have a first-class or high upper second-class honours degree (or equivalent qualification) in English and meet the University’s standard English language entry requirements.
-It is expected that applicants should also have a Masters degree with merit or distinction in English or a related discipline or be able to show evidence that they will achieve this before October 2012.
-The scholarships are open to suitable new UK/EU and International (i.e., outside the EU) applicants. Please note though that the awards cover tuition fees at the UK/EU rate only.
-International applicants (and those not eligible to pay UK/EU tuition fees) must demonstrate at the time of their application that they can fund the difference in tuition fee rates.
Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes
Scholarship Open for Students of Following Countries: UK/EU and International (i.e., outside the EU) applicants
Scholarship Description: The School of English is pleased to offer two scholarships for October 2012 entry to its Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) programme. The scholarships will pay full-time University UK/EU tuition fees for three years or the part-time equivalent.We welcome applications from those looking to work in areas compatible with the research interests of our staff within the broad themes of romantic literature or creative writing.
How to Apply: Online, Post
Scholarship Application Deadline: 01 August 2012
Further Scholarship Information and Application