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Scholarships for international students

*N.B. students are strongly recommended to check individual departmental web pages for most up-to-date listings on funding opportunities.

  • External sources of funding
    • International agencies - international organisations such as UNESCO and WHO operate scholarship schemes, usually for developing countries. Details are available from the agencies directly or the Ministry of Education in your home country.
    • Voluntary organisations - voluntary organisations, such as religious bodies and charities, sometimes award scholarships, though they can be limited in size and scope. Local newspapers and local British Council offices may also hold details of these schemes as they become available.

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Science and Engineering Scholarships


Queen Mary is internationally renowned for its strengths in teaching and research in science and engineering. We constantly seek students of the highest quality, and, in recognition of the important investment that international students are making in their education, we are pleased to offer a range of scholarships to reward outstanding academic achievement in the following departments:

Eligible students will be awarded a scholarship of £2,000 for each year of study

  • Candidates will come from a non EU country and be eligible to pay overseas tuition fees.
  • Candidates must demonstrate outstanding academic achievement in their studies to date.

Please note:

  • There is no need to make a separate scholarship application. All eligible candidates will be considered on the basis of the information provided in their application form. You will be informed whether you have been awarded a scholarship when we make you an offer.
  • Early application will increase the probability of you being awarded a scholarship.
  • Candidates must not be in receipt of any other College scholarship or full fee scholarship from any other source e.g. Chevening.
  • Scholarship awards will be deducted from tuition fees payable to the College.
  • The College awards partial scholarships. Students must be able to finance the remainder of their tuition fees and living expenses.
  • Scholarship awards are made subject to satisfactory performance on your chosen course.
  • Undergraduate and postgraduate courses are included with a small number of EXCEPTIONS.

School of Electronic Engineering and Computer Science

ALL undergraduate and postgraduate courses are included Progression to PhD

The Department is always seeking excellent PhD candidates and funding opportunities may be available to students who have identified a suitable project and have achieved a distinction in their MSc degree.

For further information, please contact:
Mrs Rupal Vaja
Office/Administration
School of Electronic Engineering and Computer Science
Queen Mary, University of London
London E1 4NS, United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 5225
Fax: +44(0)20 8983 6533
email: rupal@dcs.qmul.ac.uk
www.dcs.qmw.ac.uk

School of Engineering and Materials Science

ALL undergraduate and postgraduate courses are included

For further information on Undergraduate and Masters courses, please contact:

Ms Nazima Ghani
Overseas Recruitment and PG Admissions Co-Ordinator
School of Engineering & Materials Science
Room 319 Engineering Building
Queen Mary, University of London
Mile End Road
London, E1 4NS
Tel: 00 44 (0) 207 7882 8735
Fax: 00 44 (0) 208 983 1007
E-mail: n.ghani@qmul.ac.uk

Progression to PhD
The Department is always seeking excellent PhD candidates and funding opportunities may be available to students who have identified a suitable project and have achieved a distinction in their MSc degree.

For further information on Postgraduate Research please contact:
Jonathon Hills
Research Administrator
School of Engineering and Materials Science
Queen Mary, University of London
Mile End Road, London, E1 4NS
Tel: +44(0)20 7882 5190
Fax: +44(0)20 8981 9804
Email: j.hills@qmul.ac.uk

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School of Biological and Chemical Sciences

 ALL undergraduate courses are included, EXCEPT those listed here

ALL postgraduate courses are included.

For further information on Undergraduate and Masters courses, please contact:

School of Biological and Chemical Sciences
Queen Mary, University of London
London E1 4NS, United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 3014/5029
Fax: +44(0)20 8983 0973
Email: sbcs-admissions@qmul.ac.uk
Website: www.sbcs.qmul.ac.uk

Progression to PhD
The Department is always seeking excellent PhD candidates and funding opportunities may be available to students who have identified a suitable project and have achieved a distinction in their MSc degree.

For further information on Postgraduate Research please contact:
Mrs Maggie Moran
Administrative Officer (Postgraduate & Research)
School of Biological and Chemical Sciences
Queen Mary, University of London
Mile End Road, London, E1 4NS
Tel: +44(0)20 7882 5190
Fax: +44(0)20 8981 9804
Email: m.moran@qmul.ac.uk

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----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Queen Mary Joint PhD scholarships with the China Scholarship Council (CSC)

Queen Mary is pleased to be able to offer joint PhD scholarships in co-operation with the China Scholarship Council (CSC). These scholarships are available for students who would like to study for their PhD at Queen Mary starting in September 2010.

Under this scheme Queen Mary, University of London provides a scholarship to cover all tuition fees and the CSC provides living expenses and one return flight ticket to successful applicants.

Eligibility

In order to be eligible for these awards applicants must:

  • Be a Chinese national
  • Want to study a PhD at Queen Mary in one of our research areas– see http://www.qmul.ac.uk/about/departments/
  • Be a final year undergraduate student, second year Master's student or a first-year PhD student at any Chinese University eligible for funding.
  • Queen Mary’s co-funded scholarships are allocated as follows:
    • 8 scholarships for students from Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications for research in the School of Electronic Engineering and Computer Science
    • 2 scholarships for students from the University of Electronic Science and Technology of China for research in the School of Electronic Engineering and Computer Science
    • 2 scholarships for students from Southeast University for research in the School of Electronic Engineering and Computer Science
    • 1 scholarship for a student from Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics for research in the School of Engineering and Materials Science
    • 1 scholarship for a student from Dalian University of Technology for research in the School of Engineering and Materials Science
    • 1 scholarship for a student from Southeast University for research in the School of Engineering and Materials Science
    • 4 scholarships for students from any Chinese university and research institute eligible for funding for research in the School of Engineering and Materials Science
    • 2 scholarships for a student from Xiamen University for research in the School of Business and Management
    • 1 scholarships for students from University of Electronic Science and Technology of China for research in the Department of Physics
    • 1 scholarships for students from Sichuan University China for research in the Department of Physics
    • 1 scholarships for students from any Chinese university and research institute eligible for funding for research in the School of Mathematical Sciences
    • 2 scholarships for students from any Chinese university and research institute eligible for funding for research in the William Harvey Research Institute at Barts and The London, Queen Mary's School of Medicine and Dentistry
    • 1 scholarships for students from any Chinese university and research institute eligible for funding for research in the School of Biological and Chemical Sciences
    • 2 scholarships for students from any Chinese university and research institute eligible for funding for research in the Department of Geography

Application Procedure

  1. Applicants should consult the international office in their own university in China on the internal application procedure for this scholarship scheme before applying to QMUL. 
  2. Applicants should refer to CSC website: http://www.csc.edu.cn/ for detailed information on CSC’s official application procedure.
  3. Applications to QMUL should be made on the CSC/ Queen Mary joint Scholarships Application Form and returned to the address below before January 15th 2010:

    Ms Elsa Maters
    The Graduate Admissions Office
    Queen Mary, University of London
    London, UK E1 4NS
    Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 5533
    Fax: +44(0)20 7882 5588
    Email: international-admissions@qmul.ac.uk or e.maters@qmul.ac.uk

    Candidates should read carefully the Guide to Applying for a Research Degree and follow the advice contained within it.

    Contact for details
  • For further details on our research in the School of Electronic Engineering and Computer Science, please contact Professor Laurie Cuthbert

    laurie.cuthbert@elec.qmul.ac.uk;

  • For further details on our research in the School of Engineering and Materials Science, please contact Professor Michael Reece m.j.reece@qmul.ac.uk

  • For further details on our research in the School of Business and Management, please contact Professor Stefano Harney  s.harney@qmul.ac.uk

  • For further details on our research in the Department of Geography, please contact Ms Jennifer Murray j.c.murray@qmul.ac.uk

  • For further details on our research in the School of Biological and Chemical Sciences, please contact Professor Conrad Mullineaux c.mullineaux@qmul.ac.uk

  • For further details on our research in the William Harvey Research Institute at Barts and The London, Queen Mary's School of Medicine and Dentistry, please contact Dr Martin Carrier m.j.carrier@qmul.ac.uk

  • For further details on our research in the School of Mathematical Sciences, please contact Professor Mark Jerrum m.jerrum@qmul.ac.uk

  • For further details on our research in the Department of Physics, please contact Dr William Gillin w.gillin@qmul.ac.uk

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Queen Mary, University of London – Bangladesh Capacity Building Scholarships

Queen Mary is keen to contribute actively to the development of the higher education sector in Bangladesh and is pleased to announce the creation of two Queen Mary, University of London – Bangladesh Capacity Building Scholarships. Each of these scholarships will provide full tuition fees for full time MPhil/PhD study at Queen Mary in one of the following areas:

  1. Biological and Chemical Sciences
  2. Computer Science
  3. Electronic Engineering
  4. Engineering
  5. Materials
  6. Mathematical Sciences
  7. Physics

Eligibility

  1. Applicants must be Bangladeshi nationals who are currently studying or working at an institution recognised by the University Grants Commission, Bangladesh
  2. Candidates must have a minimum of sixteen years of education in a relevant field. Students with MS level qualifications and research experience will be at an advantage
  3. Candidates should have graduated within the last 2 years
  4. Candidates should have first division marks throughout their academic career
  5. Candidates must meet Queen Mary’s standard English requirements – IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
  6. Candidates must be able to support themselves financially either through personal finance or through support from their institution.  UKBA guidelines state that living expenses in central London are £9,600 per year.

Application Procedure

  1. Applications should be made on the Queen Mary Capacity Building Scholarships Application Form and returned  to the address below
  2. Candidates should read carefully the Guide to Applying for a Research Degree and follow the advice contained within it.
  3. Applications must reach the Graduate Admissions Office by April 15th 2010
  4. Applications will be considered by the Graduate School and successful candidates informed by the end of 15th May 2010
  5. Contact Details

    For further information on these scholarships please contact:
    Our representative in Bangladesh
    Ms Runa Noman
    Alpha-i Consultants Ltd
    House:99 (4th Floor) Road: 11/A
    Dhanmondi R/A
    Dhaka-1209
    Tel: 880-2-9111957       
    Mobile: 01712-018876; 01713-040100       
    Fax: 880-2-8616330,9110535
    e mail: counsel@global-bd.net
    Web: www.alphai.co.uk

    Or

    Ms Angeliki Polatou
    The Graduate Admissions Office
    Queen Mary, University of London
    London E1 4NS
    Phone: +44 20 7882 3080      
    Fax: +44 20 7882 5588
    Email:a.polatou@qmul.ac.uk

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Queen Mary, University of London – Pakistan Capacity Building Scholarships

Queen Mary is keen to contribute actively to the development of Pakistan’s higher education sector and is pleased to announce the creation of two Queen Mary, University of London – Pakistan Capacity Building Scholarships. Each of these scholarships will provide full tuition fees for full time MPhil/PhD study at Queen Mary in one of the following areas:

  1. Biological and Chemical Sciences
  2. Computer Science
  3. Electronic Engineering
  4. Engineering
  5. Materials
  6. Mathematical Sciences
  7. Physics

Eligibility

  1. Applicants must be Pakistani/AJK nationals who are currently studying or working at an institution recognised by the Higher Education Commission, Pakistan.
  2. Candidates must have a minimum of sixteen years of education (MSc, MA, MBA, ME, MS, B.E / BSc (Engg), M.B.B.S or equivalent) in a relevant field.
  3. Students with MS level qualifications and research experience will be at an advantage
  4. Candidates should have graduated within the last 2 years
  5. Candidates should have first division marks throughout their academic career
  6. Candidates must meet Queen Mary’s standard English requirements – IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
  7. Candidates must be able to support themselves financially either through personal finance or through support from their institution. UKBA guidelines state that living expenses in central London are £9,600 per year.

Application Procedure

  1. Applications should be made on the Queen Mary Capacity Building Scholarships Application Form and returned  to

    The Graduate Admissions Office
    Queen Mary, University of London
    London E1 4NS
    Tel. no. 020 7882 5533       
    Fax no. 020 7882 5588
    email: admissions@qmul.ac.uk

  2. Candidates should read carefully the Guide to Applying for a Research Degree and follow the advice contained within it.
  3. Applications must reach the Graduate Admissions Office by April 15th 2010
  4. Applications will be considered by the Graduate School and successful candidates informed by the end of 15th May 2010

    Contact Details
    For further information on these scholarships please contact:
    Mr Nabeel Vehra
    Regional Manager
    n.vehra@qmul.ac.uk
    Queen Mary, University of London (Regional Office)
    Tel:  +92 42 5692705      
    Fax: +92 42 5692706

    OR

    Ms Angeliki Polatou
    The Graduate Admissions Office
    Queen Mary, University of London
    London E1 4NS
    Phone:+44 20 7882 3080      
    Fax:  +44 20 7882 5588
    Email:   a.polatou@qmul.ac.uk

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Queen Mary, University of London – Turkey Capacity Building Scholarships

Queen Mary is keen to contribute actively to the development Turkey’s higher education sector and is pleased to announce the creation of two Queen Mary, University of London – Turkey Capacity Building Scholarships  in association with Turkiye Bilimsel ve Teknolojik Arastirma Kurumu, The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TÜBİTAK). Each of these scholarships will provide full tuition fees for full time MPhil/PhD study at Queen Mary from October 2010 in the priority areas identified by TUBITAK:


Priority Areas

Schools at Queen Mary that deliver Phds in these areas

Nanotechnology; alternative energy technology; advanced materials technology; space technology

Engineering ;  Materials ;  Physics

Plant and animal genetics and related technology

Biological and Chemical Sciences


Living costs up to a maximum of 35,000 USD will be covered by TUBITAK.

Eligibility

  1. Applicants must be Turkish nationals, under the age of 29 years,  who intend to apply for the TUBITAK International PhD Fellowship Programme.
  2. Candidates must have a minimum of sixteen years of education (to Lisans level or equivalent) in a relevant field.
  3. Students with Yüksek Lisans Diploması level qualifications and research experience will be at an advantage.
  4. Candidates should have graduated within the last 2 years if they are not working within an educational establishment
  5. Candidates should have marks equivalent to a UK 2:1 or above throughout their academic career (i.e. a minumum GPA of  3.0 / 4.00 or 6.7/10           67/100)
  6. Candidates must meet Queen Mary’s standard English requirements – IELTS 6.5 or equivalent before they can take up their place

Application Procedure

  1. Applications should be made on the Queen Mary Capacity Building Scholarships Application Form and returned  to

    The Graduate Admissions Office
    Queen Mary, University of London
    London E1 4NS
    Tel. no.  020 7882 5533              
    Fax no. 020 7882 5588
    email: admissions@qmul.ac.uk
  1. Candidates should read carefully the Guide to Applying for a Research Degree and follow the advice contained within it.
  2. Applications must reach the Graduate Admissions Office by March 15th 2010
  3. Applications will be considered by the Graduate School and successful candidates informed of their offer of a  place by April 15th 2010 at the latest
  4. Candidates should also apply to TUBITAK’s International PhD Fellowship Programme before 31st March 2010.
  5. All documents, including the offer letter from Queen Mary, must be submitted to TUBITAK by April 22nd
  6. Successful candidates will be informed by TUBITAK at the end June 2010.

    Contact Details

    For further information on these scholarships please contact:
    Ms Elsa Maters
    The Graduate Admissions Office
    Queen Mary, University of London
    London E1 4NS
    Tel: +44 20 7882 3141       
    Fax:  +44 20 7882 5588
    Email:   e.maters@qmul.ac.uk

    OR

    TUBITAK

    OR

    Ms Pelin Akcay
    British Side Education Counselling
    Istanbul Tel: +90 212 327 5151   
    Ankara Tel:  +90 312 419 6756  
    Email: pelin.akcay@britishside.com

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Queen Mary, University of London – India Capacity Building Scholarships

Queen Mary is keen to contribute actively to the development of India’s higher education sector and is pleased to announce the creation of two Queen Mary, University of London – India Capacity Building Scholarships. Each of these scholarships will provide full tuition fees for full time MPhil/PhD study at Queen Mary in one of the following areas:

  1. Biological and Chemical Sciences
  2. Computer Science
  3. Electronic Engineering
  4. Engineering
  5. Materials
  6. Mathematical Sciences
  7. Physics

Eligibility

  1. Applicants must be Indian nationals
  2. Candidates must have a minimum of sixteen years of education (B.E./BSc, B.Tech, M.B.B.S or equivalent) in a relevant field.
  3. Students with MS or equivalent level qualifications and research experience will be at an advantage
  4. Candidates should have graduated within the last 2 years
  5. Candidates should have first division marks throughout their academic career
  6. Candidates must meet Queen Mary’s standard English requirements – IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
  7. Candidates must be able to support themselves financially either through personal finance or through support from their institution.  UKBA guidelines state that living expenses in central London are £9,600 per year.

Application Procedure

  1. Applications should be made on the Queen Mary Capacity Building Scholarships Application Form and returned  to

    The Graduate Admissions Office
    Queen Mary, University of London
    London E1 4NS
    Tel. no. 020 7882 5533       
    Fax no. 020 7882 5588
    email: admissions@qmul.ac.uk

  2. Candidates should read carefully the Guide to Applying for a Research Degree and follow the advice contained within it.
  3. Applications must reach the Graduate Admissions Office by April 15th 2010
  4. Applications will be considered by the Graduate School and successful candidates informed by the end of 15th May 2010.

    Contact Details
    For further information on these scholarships please contact:

    Ms Angeliki Polatou
    The Graduate Admissions Office
    Queen Mary, University of London
    London E1 4NS
    Phone:+44 20 7882 3080      
    Fax:  +44 20 7882 5588
    Email:   a.polatou@qmul.ac.uk

    OR

    Ms Louise Sutherland
    The International Office
    Queen Mary, University of London
    London E1 4NS
    Phone: +44 20 7882 3066
    Fax: +44 20 7882 5556
    Email: l.sutherland@qmul.ac.uk

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 Westfield Trust Bursaries


A small number of Westfield Trust Bursaries worth £2000 are available each year to students on selected taught postgraduate courses. Any applicant for admission to one of the selected courses will be automatically considered for a bursary and there is no separate application form.

For further details please contact:

Mr Peter Smith
Admissions Assistant (Scholarships and Prizes)
Admissions and Recruitment Office
External Relations and Communications Department
Queen Mary, University of London
Mile End Road
London E1 4NS, UK
Tel: +44 (20) 7882 3657
Fax: +44 (20) 7882 5588
email: p.k.smith@qmul.ac.uk

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Queen Mary Marshall Scholarships

The Marshall Aid Commemorative Commission has recently established a partnership with Queen Mary. The Queen Mary Marshall Scholarships were set up in order to finance young Americans of high ability to study for a degree at Queen Mary. These scholarships are for Graduate Study in any subject at either Masters or Doctoral level and will be for two years (with a possibility of a third year for doctoral studies).

If you do not fit the eligibility criteria for the Queen Mary Marshall Scholarships you may still be considered for the general Marshall Scholarships scheme. Under the general scheme at least forty scholars are selected each year to study either at graduate or occasionally undergraduate level at an UK institution in any field of study. Each scholarship is held for two years. Further information on these scholarships can be found on the Marshall Scholarship website [new window].

Eligibility criteria for Queen Mary Marshall Scholarships
In order to be eligible for these awards applicants must:

  • be United States citizens who (by the time they take up their Scholarship) hold a first degree from an accredited four-year college or university in the United States with a minimum GPA of 3.7.

  • To qualify for awards tenable from October 2010, candidates must have graduated from their undergraduate college or university after April 2007.

  • include Queen Mary on your application form as your first or second choice.

For further information, please contact:
Andrew George
Director of Study Abroad
International Office
Queen Mary, University of London
London E1 4NS
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 5071
Fax: +44 (0)20 7882 5556
email: a.j.george@qmul.ac.uk
www.marshallscholarship.org

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