Bath University Scholarship 2007

Scholarships


Choosing to study in the UK is a big financial decision and it is important that you do not underestimate the amount of money you will need to live and study here. In addition to your tuition fees, you will need to find money for living expenses including accommodation, food and drink, travel, materials and entertainment.
We hope that these pages will help you to find out about the different types of financial assistance available to international students including the University of Bath Scholarships Programme. You can also find out about our current scholarship holders.
University of Bath Scholarships Programme 2007
"When I first found out about getting an international students’ scholarship, I was completely thrilled! Bath University has not only given me a sense of satisfaction, but it has also provided me with the chance to develop as a successful person. I can truly say that I have no regrets at being part of the community since it has brightened up my future paths with diverse opportunities. Also, the scholars’ forum where the scholars meet scholars is pretty cool."(Betty, Undergraduate Scholarship Student 2006 Management)


How many scholarships are there?

There are 40 scholarships for undergraduate students and 40 for postgraduate students.


Who are the scholarships for?

Any international students (and any students from the Channel Islands or Isle of Man) who are paying overseas fees and who are applying for a full-time undergraduate or masters course for September 2007. The scholarships are awarded on academic merit.


How much is each scholarship?

Each one is worth £3000 and will be in the form of a discount in tuition fees. The scholarships are for one year only. Undergraduate students will receive the full £3000 scholarship in the first year of their course.


How do I apply?

You do not need to make a separate application. You will be considered automatically. The scholarships are awarded on academic merit and to assess this we will use your UCAS form (for undergraduate students) and your course application forms (for masters students).


Do I need to have firmly accepted an offer from Bath in order to be considered for a scholarship?

No. We will automatically consider all students holding offers for a scholarship award except for students who have already listed us with UCAS as their insurance choice. In other words, we will consider you if you a) are still undecided about our offer or b) have firmly accepted Bath.
Of course, you will ultimately need to accept our offer firmly in order to enrol at Bath and receive your scholarship and certificate!


What happens if I have a conditional offer?

If you have a conditional offer, then of course any scholarship offer will also be conditional until you have achieved the grades that you need for entry to Bath.


Can I have more than one scholarship?

If you already have a partial scholarship from another organisation for part of your tuition fees, you can combine this scholarship with a University of Bath one provided that it does not equal more than the cost of your tuition fees.
However, we will not give a University of Bath scholarship to anyone who already has a full award (from another organisation) to pay for their tuition fees.


What happens if my financial situation changes?

If your financial situation changes, then the University reserves the right to reconsider the award. For example: in the case that you were awarded a full fee scholarship from another organisation after the University of Bath had shortlisted you for its own scholarship, you would no longer be eligible for a University of Bath scholarship.



When do I find out the results?

We will notify all the successful candidates by 31 August 2007 at the latest. However, it is likely that individual departments may choose to inform successful candidates before this date. You will receive a certificate at an awards ceremony when you arrive at the University.
Other types of financial assistance available

The best advice is to start planning your finances early and to check out what is available in your own country as well as the UK. In general, there is much more support for post-graduate study, particularly at research level, than for undergraduate study but it is always worth asking an individual department of the university if they have any scholarships.
If you are a research student, you will first need a formal offer of admission to the University of Bath before you apply for funding. You also need to apply early as many scholarships will be allocated by April. We have 9 fully-funded PhD studentships through the Overseas Research Student (ORS) scheme which cover tuition and living costs. We also have some partial scholarships. To find out more about ORS and other research funding please contact the Graduate Office.



http://www.bath.ac.uk/international/finance/scholarships.html