The Brunel International Scholarship Program is an annual award run by the Brunel International office that is open to all international students. Its goal is to provide financial support to exceptional students. Scholarship holders will go on to represent Brunel as ambassadors throughout their time at the University. The deadline for applying for the 2014/15 program is 25 May 2014 and all applicants will be notified of the panel’s decision by the middle of July. For 2014/15, thanks to the generosity of Brunel’s alumni and supporters, we are pleased to be able to offer 37 awards, which will comprise a 15% discount on the cost of tuition fees. These awards are open to Undergraduate, Postgraduate and Research students who are classed as overseas for fee purposes.
Study Subjects and Level:
Scholarships are to studying any of the courses offered by the Brunel University. Thsese Scholarships are available for studying undergraduate or postgraduate or research program at Brunel University.
Eligibility:
Applications for a Brunel International scholarship are invited from students starting a new program of study in the academic year 2014/15 who meet the following criteria:
- Are not a current Brunel student on a full time or part time undergraduate or postgraduate program, with the exception of students on the English@Brunel, Pre-sessional English and Intensive Foundation or Premasters courses through the IPLC (International Pathways and Language Centre);
- Have exceeded or are likely to exceed the minimum terms of your Academic Offer;
- Have an offer to study on an undergraduate or taught postgraduate taught program of study starting in September 2014, January 2015 or a postgraduate research program of study starting in the academic year 2014/15;
- Have been assessed as an international student for fees purposes;
- Agree to engage in a wide range of publicity and promotional activities, plus a formal event during the academic year. Please note that this is a key requirement of the award and by accepting the award you will be entering into an agreement to undertake these activities. Failure to comply with this agreement may lead to withdrawal of the award;
- Have not been in receipt of a Brunel International Scholarship previously, either as part of current or earlier studies.
- Students who are eligible for the Brunel Postgraduate Academic Excellence scholarship cannot be awarded a Brunel International scholarship. If you apply and later become eligible for an Academic Excellence scholarship, the university will automatically withdraw your application for the Brunel International scholarships and award you the Academic Excellence Scholarship.
Scholarship Open for: International students can apply for these scholarships.
Scholarship Duration:
A 15% discount is a single contribution and will not be continued in subsequent years and is not applicable to any additional fees such as resubmission or module resist fees.
Scholarship Value:
- A 15% discount on the tuition fees for the academic year 2014/15. This discount is a single contribution and will not be continued in subsequent years and is not applicable to any additional fees such as resubmission or module resist fees. No cash alternative will be offered.
- The scholarship does not replace the deposit of £3000. All scholarship awardees will need to pay the £3000 deposit for their course in order to receive an unconditional offer and a Confirmation of Acceptance of Studies (CAS).
- Scholarship awardees will be responsible for paying the remainder of their tuition fees after the scholarship contribution is deducted from the total fees.
- Scholarship awards will not be credited towards tuition fees until the applicant has fully registered at Brunel University. This includes having qualifications and other documentation verified and checked and holding the correct visa to study.
- Scholarship awardees who have already paid the full course fees will receive a refund once they have met all conditions of their offer and registered as a student at Brunel University.
- Those awarded a Brunel International Scholarship may be eligible for the 2% prompt payment discount. This will be deducted from the tuition fees remaining after the scholarship discount has been applied.
Notification: All applicants will be notified of the panel’s decision by the middle of July.
How to Apply?
If you wish to apply for a scholarship you must apply for a course at Brunel first. This is so that university will have enough time to assess your application and issue you with an applicant number in time for you to make a scholarship application. When answering the questions reference can be made to activities, achievements and personal qualities which are considered particularly relevant to your application. Additional space is provided on the application form for uploading one relevant supporting document. Your responses along with your course application and grades will be the main focus of the Award Panel’s deliberations and should therefore be written carefully and spell-checked. Make sure that your application is complete before you submit it.
Application Deadline: The deadline for applying for the 2014/15 program is 25 May 2014.
For further information: Brunel International Scholarship
