Each of the college scholarships minority will be for £16,500 and can be used to offset the cost of tuition fees at the UK/EU rate and provide a maintenance allowance for living expenses. In addition, Standard Chartered Scholars will benefit from a 20% reduction in their tuition fees.
Please note that the Standard Chartered college scholarships minority do not cover the Equal Learning Qualification (“ELQ”) fee.
Students offered a scholarship must take it up in 2011/12. It cannot be carried forward to a later year.
Eligible Programmes
To view the full list of eligible programmes and associated fees please download the relevant form from the download box at the top right. The college scholarships minority are available only to students taking full time programmes. Part-time students are not eligible.
Candidate Criteria
Possess a First Class Honours degree, from a UK institution or overseas equivalent
Open only to applicants paying fees at the UK/EU rate
An interest in completing a dissertation on a topic that is of demonstrable relevance to the broad business of Standard Chartered is desirable
The college scholarships minority cannot be held along with any other major scholarship or studentship.
Candidate Assessment
college scholarships minority Candidates will be assessed on academic merit by an Advisory Panel consisting of three academic members nominated by the School.
The assessment of your application will be based on the information in your application. Selectors will be looking at the degree results and also at academic references, statements and other relevant information.
Additional Information
Standard Chartered is a leading international bank operating in some of the most dynamic markets in the world, in Asia, Africa and the Middle East. Our successful and sustainable business is built on doing tangible, long term good for our people, our customers and the communities we serve. With 1,700 offices in 70 markets, Standard Chartered offers exciting and challenging international opportunities for more than 80,000 staff.
college scholarships minority award holders will be encouraged by SOAS to meet representatives of Standard Chartered, on confirmation of their award, to explore additional opportunities, including summer internships and dissertation support, if their career and research interests overlap with those of Standard Chartered.
Scholarship Application Deadline
college scholarships minority applications must be received no later than 17.00 on Friday 13 May 2011.
Late or incomplete applications will not be considered
Applicants must also have applied for a place to study no later than the scholarship application deadline in order to be considered for this scholarship. The application for a place must be complete.
Notification
All college scholarships minority candidates will be notified by e-mail regarding the outcome of their application by the end of June. Successful candidates will also be notified by letter. If you have not heard from us by mid-July, please contact the Scholarships Officer.
Application Procedures
A college scholarships minority application form is available for download from the download box at the top right. Applicants must send the original completed application form plus three copies (i.e. four in all) to the address below. Application forms will not be considered if not accompanied by three copies.
Address: Scholarships Officer
Registry
SOAS
Thornhaugh Street
Russell Square
London, WC1H 0XG
United Kingdom
The source of Standard Chartered Scholarships
