Scholarships

University scholarships

Abertay University has developed an international reputation for its expertise in the fields of computer games and arts education, biotechnology and ethical hacking.  Our overseas scholarships aim to attract the best students to our courses, and to reward applicants who have demonstrated excellence through their previous academic results, as well as those who achieve excellence during their studies with us.

Terms and conditions apply to all Abertay University overseas scholarships.

Postgraduate scholarships

Abertay Overseas Merit Scholarship
This scholarship is aimed at rewarding an overseas (non-UK/EU) applicant’s excellence in previous academic study at undergraduate level. The scholarship is available for full-time taught postgraduate (Masters) courses only. A total of 25 scholarships are available. We regret this award is not available to current students or graduates of the University.

To apply, please download and complete the Merit Scholarship application form.

Value of award: £2,000
Deadline: 30 June 2010 - Please note that applications to this award have now closed for 2010 entry.
Eligibility criteria: Candidates should

• hold a conditional/unconditional offer from the University for a full-time taught postgraduate (Masters) course
• have, or expect to obtain, the international equivalent of a First class or upper Second class Honours (2:1) at undergraduate degree level
• provide a 400-600 word statement outlining why they should be considered for the award, stating achievements to date and demonstrating how your chosen course at Abertay will help you in your future career path
• be eligible to pay the full overseas (non-UK/EU) tuition fee rate
• provide evidence of ability to fund the remaining portion of all costs (by sponsors’ guarantees)

Abertay Overseas Excellence Award
This scholarship is aimed at rewarding academic excellence during semester 1 of your studies at the University.  The scholarship is available for full-time taught postgraduate (Masters) courses only.  A total of 15 scholarships are available, three in each of the following: School of Contemporary Sciences; Dundee Business School; School of Computing and Engineering Systems; School of Social & Health Sciences; and the Institute of Arts, Media and Computer Games.

Value of award: £1,000
Deadline: 30 January 2011
Eligibility criteria: Candidates should

• be nominated by their relevant Abertay Schools (three candidates will be nominated from each School/Institute)
• be registered overseas (non-UK/EU) students (paying full overseas tuition fee rates) on a full-time taught postgraduate (Masters) programme of study at the University

Undergraduate scholarships

Abertay Achievers' Scholarship
Overseas students (non-UK/EU) liable to pay the full-time overseas tuition fee, and who are commencing study of a full-time undergraduate Honours degree and intending to complete all four years of the course, can apply for the Abertay Achievers’ Scholarship.

This scholarship covers the difference between the overseas tuition fee (currently £9,250) and the home students' tuition fee (currently £1,820) in the final (fourth) year of an undergraduate degree course for those who have successfully completed the first three years of the course at Abertay (meaning that such students would be eligible to pay only the home tuition fee rate in their fourth year of undergraduate study).

To apply, please download and complete the Achievers' Scholarship application form.

Value of award: Fourth year at current Home/EU tuition fee rate
Deadline: 30 September 2010
Eligibility criteria: Candidates should

• have successfully completed years 1, 2, and 3 of their full-time undergraduate programme with the University (on-campus in Dundee).  We regret that this award is not available to those who have entered the later years of a degree programme with advanced standing
• have no debt outstanding to the University

Scottish Saltire Scholarships

The University is participating in the Scottish Saltire Scholarships programme. This exciting scholarship opportunity is open to Canadian, Chinese, Indian and US nationals and is aimed at encouraging bright, talented and hard working individuals to live, work and study in Scotland. Awards worth £2000 each are available towards the cost of tuition fees for entry to any of our full-time taught postgraduate Masters programmes.

More information on the scholarships can be found on the Saltire Scholarships website.   Applications to these Awards have now closed for 2010 entry.

Other scholarships and financial support
Students looking for further financial support or scholarships should contact their local British Council Office. Applicants are encouraged to apply for support from the following schemes: British Chevening Scholarship, Commonweath Scholarships, British Marshall Scholarship, and Fulbright. For a brief overview of these schemes please contact the Student Recruitment Office.