2013 -2014 University of Sheffield offers Doctoral Scholarships for UK, EU and International Students in UK

Study Subject(s):

Courses offered by University.

Course Level:

This scholarship is available for pursuing doctoral degree level.

Scholarship Provider:

University of Sheffield

Scholarship can be taken at:

UK

Eligibility:

- You should have, or expect to achieve, a first or upper second class UK honours degree or equivalent qualifications gained outside the UK in an appropriate area of study.
- You should be applying to start your first year of study with the University in 2013-14 on a full-time or part-time programme of doctoral study (i.e. after 1st August 2013, exact start date to be agreed with your supervisor/ department).
- Awards are open to UK, EU and international applicants.

Scholarship Open for International Students:

The international Students can apply for this scholarship.

Scholarship Description:

Two Harry Worthington Scholarships are available to applicants wishing to undertake doctoral study in any Faculty of the University for entry in 2013-14. These scholarships were founded under the will of Miss Doreen Worthington in memory of her father Harry, a local steel manufacturer, and are awarded to two outstanding new PhD applicants.

Number of awards offered:

Two Scholarships are offered.

Tenure of award:

Awards are tenable for a maximum of three years full-time subject to satisfactory progress.

What does it cover:

A Harry Worthington Scholarship covers the cost of tuition fees and provides an annual, tax-free maintenance stipend at the standard UK Research rate, which for 2012-13 was £13,590.

Other Benefits: 

Not Known

Selection criteria:

Scholarships are awarded on a competitive basis – applications are assessed on the basis of academic success and qualifications, experience, research background, a clear well-articulated research proposal, the potential impact of the research and a good match with supervisor/ departmental expertise.

Notification:

You can expect to hear if your scholarship application has been successful by the end of April 2013.

Scholarship Application Deadline:

Do submit your applications till 1st February 2013.

How to Apply:

The mode of applying is online
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