2014/15 Fulbright-University of Leeds Award for Masters Students in UK

In the 2014/2015 cycle, one Fulbright-University of Leeds Award will be offered to pursue a one-year Master’s degree programme (or the first year of a longer Master’s or PhD programme) in any subject at the University of Leeds. Number of awards offered: Not Known Duration of award(s): one-year Master’s degree programme (or the first year of a longer Master’s or PhD programme) in any subject at the University of Leeds.

What does it cover? Fulbright Awards offer generous financial support for one year of study in the UK. Award funding is intended as a contribution toward the first academic year of tuition fees and general maintenance costs whilst in the UK. Grants are paid in installments directly to the grantee. In this Award category, the grantee will receive a full tuition fee waiver from the University of Leeds. In addition, the grantee will receive £12,000 which is intended as a contribution towards general maintenance costs (accommodation, travel, subsistence, etc) while in the UK. Sickness and accident benefits (though typically not needed with access to the NHS), visa guidance and/or sponsorship, and assistance opening a UK bank account are also included.

Study Subject(s): The award is provided to learn any of the courses offered by the University of Leeds in UK.
Level: This award is for pursuing Master’s degree programme at University of Leeds in UK.
Provider: The US-UK Fulbright Commission.
Scholarship at: UK

Eligibility:
In addition, all candidates must meet the minimum eligibility for this Award category:
• US citizen resident anywhere except the United Kingdom, and
• hold or expect to receive a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent professional training or experience) in a relevant area before departure to the UK.

Notification: December 2013 through January 2014: Applications evaluated and candidates short-listed -Mid-January – mid-February 2014: Telephone interviews -March 2014: Notification -April 2014 through June 2014: Fulbright paperwork and preparation -Mid-September 2014: Independent arrival, Orientation in London, and Your Fulbright Year begins

How to Apply: The mode of applying is online.

Scholarship Deadline: The deadline for applications is 15 October 2013.
Official Scholarship Information: www.fulbright.org.uk