Heriot-Watt University

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Music Scholarships

School: All Schools

Availability: All students

Number of Awards: Many

Heriot-Watt University award many music scholarships each year supported by the Alumni Fund, in the form of free music tuition for talented singers and instrumentalists. In addition, the Archer Music Scholarships, in memory of the late John Archer, offer up to two scholarships each year for students taking part in residential courses, and one scholarship for a talented musician to receive free music tuition for the year.

The following criteria are taken into consideration:

§         musical ability and potential, proof of exam results and membership of orchestras or choirs;

§         a reference from your last vocal or instrumental teacher;

§         in the case of the Archer Music Scholarships, a personal statement is also required.

All music scholars are automatic members of the orchestra or choir, and will be expected to attend all rehearsals and concerts. If eligible, students may apply for an academic scholarship in addition to a music scholarship.

Pipe Band Music Scholarships

School: All Schools

Availability: All students

Number of Awards: To be confirmed

Scholarship provides tuition from a recognised teacher in exchange for a commitment to the Heriot-Watt University Pipe Band.

Sports Scholarships

www.hw.ac.uk/sports/sports-scholarships.htm

School: All Schools

Availability: All students

Number of Awards: 30

The Centre for Sport and Exercise has been running its Sports Scholarship Programme for over 20 years. The programme offers support in the region of £2,000 to athletes considered to be of national standard in any of our 32 Sports Union sports. Always expanding, our programme now offers Sports Science and Sports Medicine support, academic flexibility, financial support for training and competition expenses, scholar clothing and access to the Centre for Sport and Exercise facilities. Further details can be obtained by contacting the Sports Scholarship Coordinator.

School of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Overseas Scholarship Scheme

www.eps.hw.ac.uk

School: School of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Availability: New non-EU applicants

Number of Awards: Limited

Gives students a £2000 fee remission for one year

Schlumberger Scholarships

School: School of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Availability: Third and Fourth Year Students only

Number of Awards: To be confirmed

Schlumberger is the world's leading oilfield services company supplying technology, information solutions and integrated project management that optimize reservoir performance for customers working in the oil and gas industry. The company employs more than 76,000 people of over 140 nationalities working in approximately 80 countries.

In partnership with Heriot-Watt University, Schlumberger has established a scholarship programme for third and fourth year students. The scholarship awards are for £1500 per year for the remainder of study. Vacation work placements will normally be available to scholarship holders.

The scholarships are open to students from the following disciplines:

§         Chemical Engineering

§         Chemistry

§         Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering

§         Mechanical Engineering

§         Physics

§         Petroleum Engineering

§         Reservoir Evaluation and Management

§         Geoscience of Subsurface Exploration Appraisal and Development

The following criteria will be taken into account when considering applications:

§         Academic ability and potential

§         Personal qualities

§         Evidence of commitment/motivation

For further information on Schlumberger, please visit www.slb.com

The scholarship is open for application in October each year with awards being made each November. A CV and covering letter should be sent to Steve Watson at this time.

School of Life Sciences

Overseas Scholarship Scheme

www.sls.hw.ac.uk

School: School of Life Sciences

Availability: New non-EU applicants

Number of Awards: Limited

Scholarship gives a £1000 fee reduction for each year of study.

School of Mathematical and Computer Sciences

MISYS Foundation

School: School of Mathematical and Computer Sciences

Availability: Undergraduate applicants of IT-related subjects

Number of Awards: 5 (depending on quality of applications)

To help exceptional students who are in financial need, enabling them to concentrate on their studies. Support is given to undergraduates following IT-related subjects. The award can be up to £1,500 per year for a single or multiple years.

School of Textiles and Design

Scot Scholarship

www.tex.hw.ac.uk

School: School of Textiles and Design

Availability: International (non-EU) students

Number of Awards: 2

The Scholarship provides £1,500 fee remission per annum for undergraduate study in the School of Textiles and Design.

Please submit your applications on the attached form.

School of the Built Environment

Overseas Scholarship Scheme

www.sbe.hw.ac.uk

School: School of the Built Environment

Availability: New non-EU applicants

Number of Awards: Limited

Postgraduate Taught

NEW Alumni Scholarship Scheme

School: All Schools

Availability: Heriot-Watt Alumni

Number of Awards: Varies

For students on a one-year full-time course the value of the Scholarship is 20% of the tuition-fee level. For part-time or other modes of study the value is pro-rata to the above level, up to a maximum of 20% of a one-year fee.

The Scheme, applicable to many Postgraduate taught courses across the University, is open to all Heriot-Watt Alumni who have previously been registered for one year or more on a Heriot-Watt degree course. Alumni applicants should contact the relevant School or Postgraduate Institute to confirm if the proposed course of study is eligible for Scholarship, or for further information.

Exclusions are:

§         EBS courses

§         IPE courses (though they may offer a Scholarship for students studying in Orkney)

§         MSc Actuarial Science

§         Students studying on a course offered jointly with another university (Erasmus Mundus courses and several courses joint with Scottish Universities)

§         Students studying with a learning partner

§         Students studying in Dubai

§         Research degrees (eg PhD, MPhil)

The Scheme is available to students entering in 2009/2010 and thereafter. The Scheme is open to students who pay their own fees (we don't give discounts to companies that pay fees).

International Scholarships Programme

School: All Schools

Availability: Non UK/EU applicants

Number of Awards: Varies

Heriot-Watt University offers partial scholarships for up to 50 high-calibre overseas students on selected taught Masters courses. Scholarship applications can only be made once an offer to study on the course has been issued and awards are made on a competitive basis. Please contact the School directly for further information, an application form and deadlines.

Music Scholarships

School: All Schools

Availability: All students

Number of Awards: Many

Heriot-Watt University award many music scholarships each year supported by the Alumni Fund, in the form of free music tuition for talented singers and instrumentalists. In addition, the Archer Music Scholarships, in memory of the late John Archer, offer up to two scholarships each year for students taking part in residential courses, and one scholarship for a talented musician to receive free music tuition for the year.

The following criteria are taken into consideration:

§         musical ability and potential, proof of exam results and membership of orchestras or choirs;

§         a reference from your last vocal or instrumental teacher;

§         in the case of the Archer Music Scholarships, a personal statement is also required.

All music scholars are automatic members of the orchestra or choir, and will be expected to attend all rehearsals and concerts. If eligible, students may apply for an academic scholarship in addition to a music scholarship.

Pipe Band Music Scholarships

School: All Schools

Availability: All students

Number of Awards: To be confirmed

Scholarship provides tuition from a recognised teacher in exchange for a commitment to the Heriot-Watt University Pipe Band.

Sports Scholarships

www.hw.ac.uk/sports/sports-scholarships.htm

School: All Schools

Availability: All students

Number of Awards: 30

The Centre for Sport and Exercise has been running its Sports Scholarship Programme for over 20 years. The programme offers support in the region of £2,000 to athletes considered to be of national standard in any of our 32 Sports Union sports. Always expanding, our programme now offers Sports Science and Sports Medicine support, academic flexibility, financial support for training and competition expenses, scholar clothing and access to the Centre for Sport and Exercise facilities. Further details can be obtained by contacting the Sports Scholarship Coordinator.

Institute of Petroleum Engineering

School of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Erasmus Mundus

www.eps.hw.ac.uk

School: School of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Availability: EU and non-EU

Number of Awards: Up to 24 Non-EU student grants

For students taking Masters in Vision and Robotics (vibot) and Erasmus Mundus Photonics some EU student grants that will cover tuition fees are available. Non-EU student grants of €42,000 covering the two years of study. Non-EU scholars grant support of €4000 per month of visit available. Apply via www.vibot.org or www.master-photonics.org

School of Mathematical and Computer Sciences

MSc Fee abatement scholarships

www.macs.hw.ac.uk

School: School of Mathematical and Computer Sciences

Availability: New applicants

Number of Awards: Eight

£2,500 reduction in course tuition fee

NEW Smith Scholarship

www.macs.hw.ac.uk/

School: School of Mathematical and Computer Sciences

Availability: New applicants

Number of Awards: 1

£10,000 towards tuition fee. The award is open to Scottish students or those who are able to demonstrate a strong connection to Scotland, and who are studying on either the MSc in Actuarial Science, MSc in Financial Mathematics or MSc in Quantitative Risk Management course.

Applicants must complete and submit the application form (pdf) by 30 June 2009.

School of Textiles and Design

NEW Alumni Scholarship

www.tex.hw.ac.uk

School: School of Textiles and Design

Availability: All Alumni of the School wishing to undertake a 1 year course

Number of Awards: varies

These awards equate to a 20% fee reduction and are also available for part-time study on a pro-rata basis.

Dr Oliver Educational Trust Scholarships

http://www.tex.hw.ac.uk/

School: School of Textiles and Design

Availability: Overseas (non EU applicants)

Number of Awards: 2

Scholarships equate to a tuition fee remission of £2000. Criteria for selection will be academic merit, motivation and financial circumstances.

Please submit your applications on the attached form.

NEW The Bronze School of Textiles and Design Scholarship

www.tex.hw.ac.uk

School: School of Textiles and Design

Availability: Overseas (non EU) applicants

Number of Awards: 10

These awards equate to a 10% tuition fee reduction. Candidates will be selected on their outstanding academic merit.

NEW The Premier School of Textiles and Design Scholarship

www.tex.hw.ac.uk

School: School of Textiles and Design

Availability: Overseas (non-EU) applicants

Number of Awards: 1

This is the most prestigious of the scholarships offered by the School and equates to a 40% tuition fee reduction. Candidates will be selected on their outstanding academic merit

NEW The Silver School of Textiles and Design Scholarship

www.tex.hw.ac.uk

School: School of Textiles and Design

Availability: Overseas (non EU) applicants

Number of Awards: 3

These awards equate to a 20% tuition fee reduction. Candidates will be selected on their outstanding academic merit.

International Scholarships Programme

www.sbe.hw.ac.uk

School: School of the Built Environment

Availability: New non-EU applicants

Number of Awards: Limited

Postgraduate Research

Music Scholarships

School: All Schools

Availability: All students

Number of Awards: Many

Heriot-Watt University award many music scholarships each year supported by the Alumni Fund, in the form of free music tuition for talented singers and instrumentalists. In addition, the Archer Music Scholarships, in memory of the late John Archer, offer up to two scholarships each year for students taking part in residential courses, and one scholarship for a talented musician to receive free music tuition for the year.

The following criteria are taken into consideration:

§         musical ability and potential, proof of exam results and membership of orchestras or choirs;

§         a reference from your last vocal or instrumental teacher;

§         in the case of the Archer Music Scholarships, a personal statement is also required.

All music scholars are automatic members of the orchestra or choir, and will be expected to attend all rehearsals and concerts. If eligible, students may apply for an academic scholarship in addition to a music scholarship.

Overseas Research Students Awards Scheme (ORSAS)

School: All Schools

Availability: Non-EU research applicants

Number of Awards: Between 6 and 10

Application Deadline: 30 November

Applicants must have a good Honours Degree (or equivalent). Award covers the difference between the 'home' and 'overseas' rate of tuition fees. Successful applicants usually receive James Watt scholarships for the remainder of their fees plus a maintenance contribution.

Applications should be made to the School of study by 30 November.

Pipe Band Music Scholarships

School: All Schools

Availability: All students

Number of Awards: To be confirmed

Scholarship provides tuition from a recognised teacher in exchange for a commitment to the Heriot-Watt University Pipe Band.

Sports Scholarships

www.hw.ac.uk/sports/sports-scholarships.htm

School: All Schools

Availability: All students

Number of Awards: 30

The Centre for Sport and Exercise has been running its Sports Scholarship Programme for over 20 years. The programme offers support in the region of £2,000 to athletes considered to be of national standard in any of our 32 Sports Union sports. Always expanding, our programme now offers Sports Science and Sports Medicine support, academic flexibility, financial support for training and competition expenses, scholar clothing and access to the Centre for Sport and Exercise facilities. Further details can be obtained by contacting the Sports Scholarship Coordinator.

Institute of Petroleum Engineering

Fees Only Scholarship

www.pet.hw.ac.uk

School: Institute of Petroleum Engineering

Availability: All PG research applicants

Number of Awards: To be confirmed

These scholarships provide full fees for up to three years. Applicants must be undertaking a research programme. You will be required to show how your maintenance funding will be provided before one of these scholarships is awarded.

Applications should be made through the Institute of Petroleum Engineering by the end of May.

James Watt Scholarships

www.pet.hw.ac.uk

School: Institute of Petroleum Engineering

Availability: All students

Number of Awards: To be confirmed

These scholarships provide full university fees and a contribution towards maintenance costs of £5,000 to £7,000 per annum for a maximum of three years. Students must be undertaking a research programme. These are very restricted in number and are mainly awarded in support of successful Overseas Research Students Award Scheme (ORSAS) applications.

The final date for receipt of applications is the end of April. You should apply for a place to study at the University by 1 March if you wish to apply for one of these scholarships. Only the most able students are likely to be successful in their application. If you apply for a James Watt Scholarship and are unsuccessful you may ask to be considered for either a Partial Scholarship or a Fees Only Scholarship.

Applications should be made through the Institute of Petroleum Engineering.

Partial Scholarships

www.pet.hw.ac.uk

School: Institute of Petroleum Engineering

Availability: International postgraduate research applicants

Number of Awards: To be confirmed

These Scholarships provide full University fees and a contribution towards maintenance of around £2,000 per annum for up to three years. Students must be undertaking a research programme. You will be required to show how the rest of your funding will be provided before one of these scholarships will be awarded to you. Applications should be made through the Institute of Petroleum Engineering.

If you apply for a Partial Scholarship and are unsuccessful you may ask to be considered for a Fees Only Scholarship. Applications should be received by the end of May.

School of Life Sciences

Fees Only Scholarship

www.sls.hw.ac.uk

School: School of Life Sciences

Availability: All PG research applicants

Number of Awards: To be confirmed

These scholarships provide full fees for up to three years. Applicants must be undertaking a research programme. You will be required to show how your maintenance funding will be provided before one of these scholarships is awarded.

Applications should be made through the School of Life Sciences by the end of May.

James Watt Scholarships

www.sls.hw.ac.uk

School: School of Life Sciences

Availability: All students

Number of Awards: To be confirmed

These scholarships provide full university fees and a contribution towards maintenance costs of £5,000 to £7,000 per annum for a maximum of three years. Students must be undertaking a research programme. These are very restricted in number and are mainly awarded in support of successful Overseas Research Students Award Scheme (ORSAS) applications.

The final date for receipt of applications is the end of April. You should apply for a place to study at the University by 1 March if you wish to apply for one of these scholarships. Only the most able students are likely to be successful in their application. If you apply for a James Watt Scholarship and are unsuccessful you may ask to be considered for either a Partial Scholarship or a Fees Only Scholarship.

Applications should be made through the School of Life Sciences.

Partial Scholarships

www.sls.hw.ac.uk

School: School of Life Sciences

Availability: All postgraduate research applicants

Number of Awards: To be confirmed

These Scholarships provide full University fees and a contribution towards maintenance of around £2,000 per annum for up to three years. Students must be undertaking a research programme. You will be required to show how the rest of your funding will be provided before one of these scholarships will be awarded to you. Applications should be made through the School of Life Sciences.

If you apply for a Partial Scholarship and are unsuccessful you may ask to be considered for a Fees Only Scholarship. Applications should be received by the end of May.

School of Management and Languages

Fees Only Scholarship

www.sml.hw.ac.uk

School: School of Management and Languages

Availability: All PG research applicants

Number of Awards: To be confirmed

These scholarships provide full fees for up to three years. Applicants must be undertaking a research programme. You will be required to show how your maintenance funding will be provided before one of these scholarships is awarded.

Applications should be made through the School of Management and Languages by the end of May.

James Watt Scholarships

www.sml.hw.ac.uk

School: School of Management and Languages

Availability: All students

Number of Awards: To be confirmed

These scholarships provide full university fees and a contribution towards maintenance costs of £5,000 to £7,000 per annum for a maximum of three years. Students must be undertaking a research programme. These are very restricted in number and are mainly awarded in support of successful Overseas Research Students Award Scheme (ORSAS) applications.

The final date for receipt of applications is the end of April. You should apply for a place to study at the University by 1 March if you wish to apply for one of these scholarships. Only the most able students are likely to be successful in their application. If you apply for a James Watt Scholarship and are unsuccessful you may ask to be considered for either a Partial Scholarship or a Fees Only Scholarship.

Applications should be made through the School of Management and Languages.

Partial Scholarships

www.sml.hw.ac.uk

School: School of Management and Languages

Availability: All postgraduate research applicants

Number of Awards: To be confirmed

These Scholarships provide full University fees and a contribution towards maintenance of around £2,000 per annum for up to three years. Students must be undertaking a research programme. You will be required to show how the rest of your funding will be provided before one of these scholarships will be awarded to you. Applications should be made through the School of Management and Languages.

If you apply for a Partial Scholarship and are unsuccessful you may ask to be considered for a Fees Only Scholarship. Applications should be received by the end of May.

School of Mathematical and Computer Sciences

James Watt Scholarships

www.macs.hw.ac.uk

School: School of Mathematical and Computer Sciences

Availability: All students

Number of Awards: To be confirmed

Application Deadline: 30 April annually

These scholarships provide full university fees and a contribution towards maintenance costs of £5,000 to £7,000 per annum for a maximum of three years. Students must be undertaking a research programme. These are very restricted in number and are mainly awarded in support of successful Overseas Research Students Award Scheme (ORSAS) applications.

The final date for receipt of applications is the end of April. You should apply for a place to study at the University by 1 March if you wish to apply for one of these scholarships. Only the most able students are likely to be successful in their application. If you apply for a James Watt Scholarship and are unsuccessful you may ask to be considered for either a Partial Scholarship or a Fees Only Scholarship.

Applications should be made through the School of Mathematical and Computer Sciences.

School of Textiles and Design

Partial Fee Waiver Scholarships

www.tex.hw.ac.uk

School: School of Textiles and Design

Availability: All postgraduate research applicants

Number of Awards: To be confirmed

Application Deadline: End of May

These Scholarships provide a limited tuition fee remission to exceptional applicants in areas of research that are strategically important to the School. The majority of University tuition fees are still payable by the student and no contribution towards maintenance is available. You will be required to show how the rest of your funding will be provided before one of these scholarships will be awarded to you. Applications should be made through the School of Textiles and Design by the end of May.

Contact the Director of Research - Dr Lisa Macintyre

School of the Built Environment

Fees Only Scholarship

www.sbe.hw.ac.uk

School: School of the Built Environment

Availability: All PG research applicants

Number of Awards: To be confirmed

Application Deadline: 31 May

These scholarships provide full fees for up to three years. Applicants must be undertaking research in a field of relevance to the built environment. Scholarships are award on merit and recipients must demonstrate how they will cover maintenance costs during their period of study.

Applications for scholarships for Postgraduate Research study would be decided on merit after an application for full time PhD study has been made. To apply for the scholarships above, applicants should note any funding for which they would like to be considered on the Application for Postgraduate Study and Research against Question 16a and 16b in the first instance.

James Watt Scholarships

www.sbe.hw.ac.uk

School: School of the Built Environment

Availability: All students

Number of Awards: 3

Application Deadline: 30 April

These scholarships provide full university fees and maintenance costs of around £13,000 per annum for a maximum of three years. Students must be undertaking research in a field of relevance to the built environment. Three such awards are made each year based on the merit of the applicants.

Unsuccessful applicants for a James Watt Scholarships are automatically considered for a Fees Only Scholarship.

Applications for scholarships for Postgraduate Research study would be decided on merit after an application for full time PhD study has been made. To apply for the scholarships above, applicants should note any funding for which they would like to be considered on the Application for Postgraduate Study and Research against Question 16a and 16b in the first instance.

Partial Scholarships

www.sbe.hw.ac.uk

School: School of the Built Environment

Availability: All postgraduate research applicants

Number of Awards: To be confirmed

Application Deadline: 30 April

These Scholarships provide full University fees and a contribution towards maintenance of around £2,000 to £5,000 per annum for up to three years. Students must be undertaking research in a field of relevance to the built environment. Recipients must demonstrate how they will cover the balance of their maintenance costs (estimated as £13,000 per year) during their period of study.

Applications for scholarships for Postgraduate Research study would be decided on merit after an application for full time PhD study has been made. To apply for the scholarships above, applicants should note any funding for which they would like to be considered on the Application for Postgraduate Study and Research against Question 16a and 16b in the first instance.