Where no closing date for applications is given in the following notes, a good rule of thumb is to apply at least one year before the start of your proposed study. The award-holder will pay his or her fees at the home student's rate, which is considerably lower than the rate for overseas students. The awards do not include any provision for maintenance expenses. Awards are made for one year in the first instance but may be renewed, one year at a time, for up to a further two years, subject to satisfactory progress. The closing date for applications is normally the end of April , although candidates should check well in advance of this date.
Preference is given to candidates already established in a career.
Awards are given annually to students from a wide variety of countries and can cover all or part of the cost. You must be resident in your home country when you apply for an award. Some of the awards are jointly funded with private companies, universities, trusts, foundations and other grant-making organisations. These are usually advertised locally in those countries where the awards are offered. Contact the British Embassy, British High Commission or British Council Office in your own country.