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International scholarships
The information in this section is correct at the time of printing . However , there may be changes to student fees and financial support for 2021 entry .
Scholarships for international students QMU International Scholarships
The University is pleased to offer a number of competitive scholarships of £ 3,000 each for new international students undertaking their first year of study on an undergraduate or taught postgraduate degree in the academic year beginning September 2021 . The scholarship is granted as a reduction of the tuition fee and is available to students who are self-funding with an international tuition fee of more than £ 9,000 for a single year of study only . Applications can be made by students who have applied for a place to study at the University . The application form can be downloaded from our website at : www . qmu . ac . uk / study-here / fees-and-funding / scholarships-for-new-students /. Please note that the application deadlines for 2021 will be at the end of March and the end of May of that year .
Scotland ’ s Saltire Scholarships
These awards are jointly funded by QMU and the Scottish Government . Awards worth £ 8,000 each are available for Canadian , Chinese , Indian , Japanese , Pakistani and US students studying on a full-time taught master ’ s course at QMU . The scholarships are granted as a reduction of the tuition fee payable by the student . For more information and details on how to apply , see : www . scotland . org / study / saltire-scholarships
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Other sources of funding for international students
DfID Shared Scholarship Scheme
Funded by the Department for International Development ( DfID ), the Commonwealth Shared Scholarship is aimed at students from developing Commonwealth countries . Awards are for taught postgraduate courses , and students must return home on completion of their courses . The DfID Shared Scholarship Scheme is ONLY available to students studying with the Institute for Global Health and Development ( see pages 92-97 ). For more information visit : http :// cscuk . dfid . gov . uk
British Chevening Scholarships
Chevening is the UK government ’ s international awards programme aimed at developing global leaders . Funded by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office ( FCO ) and partner organisations , the recipients of Chevening Scholarships are personally selected by British embassies and high commissions throughout the world
Chevening awards are usually for postgraduate diplomas or master ’ s courses lasting up to one year . The scholarships are fully funded and cover flights , accommodation , and course fees . For more information visit : www . chevening . org / scholarships