Closing date for 2011
The scheduled MSc Application closing date to be considered for a 2011 IBERS International Scholarship is the 18th July 2011.
IBERS International Masters Scholarships
The new scholarships form part of the IBERS vision to play a major role in addressing the global challenges of food, water and energy security through training of postgraduate students in the full range of discipline relevant to the biological and rural sciences.
IBERS £500,000 (- $ US 0.8 million) FIVE YEAR MASTERS SCHOLARSHIP INITIATIVE 2011-2015
Up to twenty International Masters Scholarships are available within the following MSc courses for international students only (not open to UK or EU applicants)
Up to 10 Food & Water Security Masters Scholarships
Up to 10 Specialist Masters Scholarships:
- Managing the Environment (Pathways in Environmental Sustainability, Marine & Freshwater Systems, Habitat Restoration & Conservation and Bioenergy & Environmental Change),
- Equine Science
- Animal Sciences
- Livestock Science
Award conditions for 2011 Scholarships
- Acceptance of a formal offer from Aberystwyth University to study as an international student for a Masters degree at IBERS at Aberystwyth during 2011-2012.
- Completed registration at Aberystwyth University as an international student on an IBERS Masters programme starting 26th September 2011.
- Commitment to disseminate the goals of IBERS towards addressing global challenges of the 21st century at home institution.
A separate application form for an IBERS scholarship will not be required. Selection will be based student's course application. International candidates will be notified of an offer of a 2011 Scholarship via email by Michelle Allen (IBERS Postgraduate Coordinator). Awardees will need to confirm their acceptance of this opportunity via email to Michelie Allen ([email protected]) by no later than the 8th August 2011.
IBERS reserves the right not to offer all or any awards, subject to the quality of applications received. Award offers cannot normally be deferred to a later enrolment. IBERS International Masters Scholarships cannot be combined with any other awards/scholarships offered by Aberystwyth University. EU and UK fee paying IBERS Masters students are precluded for the award of an IBERS International Masters Schalarship.
Contact
PLEASE CONTACT MICHELLE ALLEN ([email protected]) FOR DETAILS FOR OCTOBER 2012 ENTRY SCHOLARSHIPS