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Open Society Foundations/St Andrews Scholarships

OSF Logo The Open Society Foundations / University of St Andrews Scholarships provide opportunities for postgraduate study in the United Kingdom for students who have demonstrated both academic excellence and the potential to become leaders, decision makers, and opinion formers in their own country.

 

A preference will be given to applicants who have not previously studied outside of their home country. Upon completion of their studies in the UK, scholars are expected to return to their home country to resume their studies or work.  Please visit the OSF / St Andrews Scholarships webpage on the Open Society Foundations website for full details of the scheme.

 

Eligibility 

 

Geographical Criteria:

Kyrgyzstan; Tajikistan; Turkmenistan; Uzbekistan

Domicile for fee status:

International

Level of study:

Postgraduate Masters

Year of entry:

First year

Subjects:

MLitt Middle East and Central Asian Security Studies; MLitt Peace and Conflict Studies; MSc Sustainable Development

Schools:

Geography & Geosciences; International Relations

Additional Criteria:

Applicants must:

  • be nationals of, and normally resident in, the selected country during the academic year in which they apply for the award; applicants who are temporarily out of the country (for a total period of less than three consecutive months) may be treated as being resident;
  • display intellectual ability and leadership potential;
  • already hold (or expect to hold by the time of taking up the award) a first degree of an equivalent standard to a good UK second-class Honours degree;
  • have passed an appropriate English language test by the time of taking up the award;
  • return to their home country at the end of their scholarship period to continue their studies / work there.

 

What does it cover?

 

Duration:

1 year

Value (per annum):
  • Tuition fees
  • Monthly stipend
  • Study travel and thesis allowances
  • Return airfare to home country
  • IELTS/TOEFL testing
  • Medical insurance (subject to treatment under the UK NHS)
  • Pre-sessional English Language Training or pre-academic summer programme fees (if agreed)

Type of Award:

Tuition and Maintenance

No of awards available:

8

 

How do I apply?

 

Please visit the OSF / St Andrews Scholarships webpage on the Open Society Foundations website for full details of the application process.

 

When do applications open?

 

October 2012

 

Application deadline

 

1 February 2013

 

When will I hear if my application has been successful?

 

Late March to early June, depending on the progress of the application.