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*Overseas Research Students Awards Scheme – Phased Out

January 20 By Samuel 46 Comments

For PhD and Masters Research Study

Locate a university in UK offering your area of study and apply for the ORS scholarship in that University.

Funding for ORSAS will be phased out gradually over 2009-10 and 2010-11.

ORSAS was set up by the Secretary of State for Education and Science in 1979 to attract high-quality international students to the United Kingdom to undertake research. The Scheme is funded through the four UK higher education funding bodies (for England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland).

From 2006 onwards, participating Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) have received an annual grant to fund ORSAS and selected their ORSAS award holders internally. The grant is allocated by formula and reviewed periodically with regard to postgraduate research student recruitment and related data. The current formula allocations are set to run from 2006-07 until the end of 2008-09.

Prospective applicants should contact institutions directly for information on how to apply for an ORSAS award. Follow the links to learn more about ORSAS in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.

ORSAS awards beyond 2009

The Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE) and the Higher Education Funding Council for Wales (HEFCW) will not be able to fund ORSAS after 2009. This change applies to England and Wales only; other UK Funding bodies have yet to make a decision about the future of the ORSAS awards in Scotland, and Northern Ireland.

Further information about the future of the ORSAS awards in England.

Further information about ORSAS in Wales.

Overseas Research Students Awards Scheme

 

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  1. selam says

    July 18 at

    I am selam temesegen, 22 and an Ethiopian. I graduated fromaddise ababa University and ownedB.S.C degree in biology. I need to continue my MSc in any biology stream in your university and help my country after having this MSc degree. But, my current economic situation does not allow me to learn by myself. Therefore, I need a free scholarship that will cover all required costs. I am lucky enough if I get the chance to join it as I am eager to upgrade my skill

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  2. wondwossen Mekonnen says

    July 1 at

    Hi, I am Wondwossen, from Ethiopia. I am a young Ethiopian graduate of BSc in midwife and and Ba in Business managment. I intend to pursue a masters degree in Public Health , Health policy or Developmental studiesin the UK. I would be glad to have your assistance.
    thank you for your anticipated prompt response.

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  3. HAKIZIMANA EUSTACHE says

    June 28 at

    HAKIZIMANA EUSTACHEsays:
    june 28, 2011 at 9:02 am
    Dear Sir/Madam,

    I am HAKIZIMANA EUSTACHE from Rwanda, holding a bachelor degree in mechanical engineering and with upper second honours I am looking for a full sponsored scholarship for a master’s program related to mechanical engineering, thank you for your consideration and inform me to the following address:
    Tel:+250 788 480618 or 0728480618 and hakitga@yahoo.fr

    Reply
  4. Aemiro Aderaw says

    June 19 at

    First of all I like to appreciate your effort to educate at higher level scholarship
    I am Aemiro Aderaw from Ethiopia and I graduated in public health first and masters degree but I did not do thesis. I am very eager to continue masters in research and if you give me the chance it amazing because you full fill the gap which disturbed me in my work place
    Thank you
    Aemiro Aderaw

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  5. Eseoghene Bazunu says

    March 9 at

    I am a graduate of Sociology. I am looking for scholarship to pursue my masters degree. I would appreciate your assistance in this regard. Thank you.
    Ese Bazunu, from Nigeria.

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