Deadline: March 31, 2016 | Apply here
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Eligibility: UK/EU and international students can apply for these scholarships
Scholarship Award: Up to £10,000, to be used towards the Birmingham MBA tuition fee
Location: The University of Birmingham, United Kingdom
An award available for the study of the Global Banking and Finance MBA
Global Banking and Finance MBA Scholarship 2016
The University of Birmingham offers the Global Banking and Finance MBA scholarships program for full-time UK, EU and international students in 2016. The aim of the scholarships is to attract the best and most motivated people to the UK. The University of Birmingham has been challenging and developing great minds for more than a century. Characterized by a tradition of innovation, research at the University has broken new ground, pushed forward the boundaries of knowledge and made an impact on people’s lives.
The University of Birmingham welcomes applications from academically qualified students all over the world to apply for the Global banking and finance MBA scholarship 2016. In order to undertake a program of study at the University, applicants will need to demonstrate a good level of written and spoken English.
Study Subject: Scholarships are offered in the field of business administration at University of Birmingham.
Eligibility:
- The Global banking and finance MBA scholarship 2016 holder will be in financial need as determined by the University.
- The scholarship holder will have demonstrable experience of working in banking or finance with an international dimension to managing or delivering these services. They will also have a clear view as to how the MBA in Global Banking and Finance will further their career in this area.
- The scholarship will be allocated on the basis of academic ability, relevant experience and clarity of future plans as determined by the selection committee.
Requirements:
- Entrance Requirement: Postgraduate applications from candidates offering a range of overseas qualifications. As well as achieving appropriate grades in applicants examinations, applicants also need to submit official transcripts of their qualifications translated into English and showing the subjects and grades obtained.
- English Language Requirements: In order to undertake a programme of study at the University, Applicants will need to demonstrate that they have a good level of written and spoken English by demonstrating IELTS/TOEFL/PTE or alternative qualifications.
- Supporting Material:
-Two academic references (or if appropriate to the programme applied for, one could be from Applicants employer).
-Degree transcript(s) – originals or certified photocopies:
-EU and international applicants – if Applicants are currently studying outside the UK or have obtained qualification(s) outside the UK
-UK applicants – if Applicants are currently studying in the UK or have obtained qualification(s) in the UK the university provides transcripts. If you have not yet graduated, you can send a certified copy(s) of relevant qualifications. University of Birmingham graduates do not need to provide transcripts or copies of degree certificates, however, those who graduated prior to 2000 need to provide copies of their qualifications as they may take longer to verify.
-Certificate to show competency in the English language
-Personal statement, approximately 5000 characters, explaining why the applicant is interested in studyingat the chosen programme. Alternatively, this can be typed within the application.
-Applicants may also be required to submit further documents e.g. a sample of work or research proposal in support of the application. If this is necessary for a decision to be made, the document will become a mandatory part of the application.
Application: In order to apply for the Global banking and finance MBA scholarship 2016, please submit an expression of interest to Victoria Malin, MBA Recruitment and Admissions Officer.
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