Scholarships are available for the following one-year taught Masters programmes at the University of Edinburgh:

			MSc in Nationalism Studies
			MSc in Policy Studies
			MSc by Research in Political Theory
			MSc in Social Research
			MSc in Comparative Public Policy
			MSc in Social Anthropology
			MSc in Global Health and Public Policy
			MSc in Health Inequalities and Public Policy
			MSc in Health Systems and Public Policy

Awards

The award covers:

			Tuition fees
			A stipend to cover living costs for one person
			Return air fare

Eligibility

The scholarships are open to Palestinian Arab citizens of Israel. Applicants will normally be expected to:

			be nationals of, and resident in Israel during the academic year in which they apply for the award; applicants who are temporarily out of the country (for a total period of less than three consecutive months) may be treated as being resident
			display intellectual ability and leadership potential
			have an excellent knowledge of English
			already hold a degree equivalent to (at least) a good UK second-class Honours degree (second class division one)
			not already have received or be currently receiving financial benefit from a previous British Government Funded Scholarship
			return to their home country at the end of the scholarship period to continue their studies/ work there
			not be employees, employees’ relatives (or of former employees who have left employment less than 2 years before) of FCO (including FCO posts), the British Council, the Educational Advising Centres or other OSF-NSP representations in the region or the participating universities

How to apply

Applicants should complete the following forms, which are available from the web:

			Scholarship Application form
			The University of Edinburgh’s postgraduate application form for the scholarship. You must read the guidance notes
			Applicants should also provide copies of the other documents listed on page one of the application form
			Applicants should submit three copies of their applications – one original and two copies

The completed forms and other documents should be received by your local British Council office by 30 January 2009. Application forms and references cannot be e-mailed. Late applications will not be considered.

Scholarships Department
British Council
Crystal House
12 Hahilazon Street
PO Box 3302
Ramat Gan 52136
Israel

Selection Procedure

			All completed applications will be forwarded to the University of Edinburgh
			Short-listed applicants will be invited for an interview and an English language test (IELTS) in Israel between late April and mid-May 2009. Applicants should keep themselves free between these dates. You will be informed by the British Council office in early April 2009 whether you have been shortlisted or not
			Interviews will be carried out by representatives of OSF and the Foreign and Commonwealth Office. In certain cases, there may also be a panel member representing the interests of the university
			The final awards will be decided jointly by the University of Edinburgh, the FCO and OSF. Candidates will be informed by the end of May/early June. In addition, certain candidates may be offered reserve places for scholarships; this means that there is a possibility that they will be given a scholarship, if one of the successful candidates withdraws from the program. The 12 month scholarship period begins in September 2009