[UK] Postgraduate Annual Fund scholarships
Deadline : 26 August 2011
Through gifts made by Kingston alumni to the Annual Fund1, the Development Office is offering a number of postgraduate scholarships for UK and EU students (classified as ‘Home’ for fees purposes). The aim is to:
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encourage academic excellence; and
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allow talented young graduates to continue to higher levels of learning and research.
They are available for all courses (except teacher training/PCGE courses) and will pay 50% of the fees (up to £3,000) for a one-year, full-time or two-year, part-time masters programme. Applicants must:
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be classed as ‘Home’ for fees purposes; and
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have already received an offer of a place to study at Kingston.
The selection criteria is:
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academic ability:
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A: first class honours in first degree or clear equivalent
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B: very good upper II or clear equivalent
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C: good upper II or equivalent
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academic potential:
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A: very strongly supported by referee
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B: strongly supported by referee
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C: moderate support by referee
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Please note that financial need will not be taken into account.
How to apply
The closing date for scholarship applications for entry into the 2011/12 academic year is Friday 26 August 2011. We cannot consider applications for scholarships received after this deadline. Please check back later for the scholarship deadline for the 2012/13 academic year.
We encourage all eligible applicants for postgraduate study to apply for an Annual Fund Postgraduate Scholarship. Download the application form:
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Application form2 (PDF) or
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Application form3 (Word)
Please read the Important Notes4 (PDF) prior to sending in your application.
If you have any questions about the application and selection procedure, please read our FAQs5 or contact us at development@kingston.ac.uk6.
Please note that Kingston University reserves the right to withdraw or amend a scholarship without prior notification. Scholarships are offered subject to funding and availability.
