There are many grants, scholarships and awards available to help fund your studies in the UK and other Commonwealth countries. It's important to know what's available and where, so you can find the right funding to suit your study.

Attention to potential scholars planning to apply to London Metropolitan, East Anglia and/or other Universities and scholarship programmes. A valid IELTS score at the time of applying is a prerequisite. Please plan well in advance to prepare and take the IELTS exam before sending in an application form.

BBC World Service / London Metropolitan University Scholarship

Please check the new BBC World/London Metropolitan scholarship for applicants from Caucasus, including young media professionals from Armenia.

www.londonmet.ac.uk/scholarships
Students interested should write to: scholarships@londonmet.ac.uk

For more information, please contact:
Mark Bickerton
Director, Student Recruitment, Marketing and Communications
London Metropolitan University
133 Whitechapel High Street
London E1 7QA
Tel: +44 20 7320 3447
Mobile: +44 77400 54977
Email: m.bickerton@londonmet.ac.uk

Queen’s University Belfast
PhD Studentships

The University is creating 10 PhD Studentships for exceptional students from developing nations, who wish to read for a doctorate in the social sciences. The studentships will be tenable from September 2005 – August 2008 in the following schools:
- Politics & International Studies
- Law
- Sociology & Social Policy
- Graduate School of Education
- Social Work
- Management & Economics

Potential students should apply to the address provided in the Full announcement by Friday 29th April 2005.
For more information:
Full announcement ; Application form; Guidelines or visit http://www.qub.ac.uk/flses/Studentships

The University of East Anglia

The University of East Anglia provides annually over £500,000 through the International Scholarship Fund (ISF) - managed by the International Office. Armenian applicants will be considered for a 50% tuition-fee scholarship, outstanding candidates will be considered for enhanced scholarships.
Further information

Master of Communications Management
Strathclyde University offers a one-year Master of Communications Management degree that starts in January 2005.

It comprises:
- Core classes
- Choice of elective classes
- A research project

The course starts each year in January. Typically the scholarships cover fees and living expenses. The first month is usually spent in the home country starting from 6 January working on specific assignments and contributing to distance learning-based activities. Starting from 9 February studies continue in Glasgow until the end of the course.
It is expected that students will return to their home country and immediately apply their knowledge within the ICT sector.
For more information as well as application and letter of reference forms, please visit the following websites:
www.commsmanagement.org
http://applicants.strath.ac.uk
or contact us

New Postgraduate Scheme: Dorothy Hodgkin Awards
In November 2003 the Prime Minister announced a new science scheme, the Dorothy Hodgkin Awards, to fund over 100 scholars from around the world to undertake research in UK universities. It will bring high quality students to top UK universities to study science and to improve quality of life around the world.

The Dorothy Hodgkin Postgraduate Awards will be fully funded and open to quality students from the fields of science, engineering, medicine, social sciences and technology to study for PhDs in UK institutions with the highest rated research records.

The UK Government will provide the funding. The following companies are also contributing to the scheme: Hutchinson Whampoa, Scottish Power, and Vodafone.

For more information, please visit the www.britishcouncil.org science pages.
For the list of eligible countries visit www.ost.gov.uk/research/funding_schemes.htm

For more information visit our office.

Here are some links to some of the main websites for funding information, to help make your research easier.

			Chevening Online Visit the Chevening website to find out more about the benefits of becoming a Chevening scholar.
			Association of Commonwealth Universities Visit the Association of Commonwealth Universities website for up-to-date information on institutions where your study can be supported by the following awards: DFID Shared Scholarship Scheme and ACU Development Scholarships.
			UKCOSA: The Council for International Education The UKCOSA website contains a wealth of information for students who want to study in the UK. Find the answers to questions on finance, immigration, working in the UK, society, education and general culture.
			Overseas Research Students Awards Scheme The Overseas Research Students Awards Scheme (OSAS) grants awards on a competitive basis to international postgraduate research students of outstanding merit and research potential.
			Scholarship Search UK Scholarship Search UK provides an easy-to-use search for undergraduate and postgraduate awards, plus other kinds of student funding, including commercial sponsorship, competitions, prizes, expedition awards and help with child care costs.
			Directory of Social Change This online guide for international students lists grants available to support your study in the UK.
			Prospects The UK's official graduate careers website gives you links to useful information on courses, institution and funding.
			Funders Online Funders Online helps you find funding for your study through information on funders, practical tips on applications and advice on funding research.
			Mundus Masters Scholarships Erasmus Mundus Master - Crossways in European Humanities This European MASTER degree concerns a 2 years high quality postgraduate study programme, which enables students from around the world to engage in study at European universities.