Scottish International Scholarships Programme

Scottish International Scholarships Programme The Scottish International Scholarships Programme The Scottish Executive is offering 6 scholarships for students from India during the academic year 2005/6. The scholarships are available for courses at any Scottish higher education institution. Level: Masters of not more than 12 months based in a Scottish higher education institution. The scholarship covers the tuition fees and a living allowance. Subjects covered: Priority will be given to applications in the fields of science and technology and creative industries (arts, design and culture) , but this does not mean candidates cannot apply in other fields. Medicine and Dentistry are excluded. Eligibility criteria: You must meet the following criteria to apply: * be a permanent resident of India and staying in India at the time of application * be between 25 and 35 years old at the time of application. * have between 3 and 5 years relevant working experience * have a good working level of English demonstrated by an IELTS test result of at least 6.5 on the academic module with no individual band less than 6.0 * not currently be working or studying in the UK * not be in receipt of any other scholarships or award for the academic year 2005/6 * hold a good first degree in a related subject from a recognised university * not have received UK government funding in the past The programme is looking for individuals that possess the following qualities: * ambition and drive * flexible and adaptable * innovative, creative and entrepreneurial * a commitment to change and organisational development * an ability to adapt to rapidly changing circumstances, not only in technical and professional terms but also culturally. Last date for submitting application: 18 March 2005. For more information and application forms please visit: www.scotlandscholarship.com Find out more about Scottish universities and their programmes from the Education UK Scotland website http://www.educationuk.org/