School of Design Research Scholarship

2012-2013 - Closing Date: 23rdJuly 2012 (3pm UK time)

A School of Design Research Scholarship is available toan outstanding home/eu graduatewishing to undertake a PhD in the School of Design.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA – Please read this information carefully, as your application form will be automatically rejected if you do not meet ALL of the eligibility criteria listed below

  • Applicants MUST first submit the relevant study application form and be in receipt of a University BANNER ID Number[1] (Student ID Number) to be eligible for this Scholarship. Applications without a valid University ID Number will be rejected.
  • To be considered for those scholarships applicants will need to demonstrate the following attributes:
  • Applicants should demonstrate a track record of excellent academic performance, as evidenced by either a first class degree OR evidence that the applicant’s performance is in the top 20% of their cohort;
  • Applicants should either have graduated with the appropriate First Degree or be in their final year of study;
  • Applicants should demonstrate evidence of extra-curricular activities, be they in a work or social context.
  • Applicants whose first language is not English must meet the University’s English Language requirements[2].
  • The School of Design Research Scholarship scheme is only opened to home/eu applicants..

REGULATIONS

These include the following -

  • Awards must be taken up in October 2012; they cannot be deferred to a later entry.
  • The awards are available to suitably qualified applicants wishing to undertake full-time PhD study in the School of Design.
  • The value of the award will be £10,000 for each of three years and will be payable each year in two instalments.

METHOD OF APPLICATION

  • Applicants must complete all sections of the application form.
  • You can attach additional documentation you consider would strengthen your application e.g. references.
  • When required to do so you must attach supporting evidence.
  • The completed form should be returned to the Postgraduate Admissions Office, School of Design, by no later than3pm UK time on23rdJuly 2012by email to .

APPLICATION PROCEDURE & RESULT

  • Applicants will receive an email confirming receipt of the application.
  • Applications are logged by the Postgraduate Admissions Office and passed on to the Head of School.
  • Applications will be considered at a special meeting of the School Management Team.
  • Applicants can expect to be notified of the outcome of their application within three weeks of the deadline for applications

The School of Design Research Scholarship 2012 -2013

University Banner ID Number (9 digits)

Please indicate if an offer of an academic place has already been received

Title (Miss/Ms/Mrs/Mr) Surname (Family Name) First Name(s)

Country of Birth Nationality Gender (M/F) Date of Birth

Day Month Year

Permanent Home Address Temporary Address (with dates) if relevant

Date from: to
Tel No:
Email:

Title of your research:

Primary PhD supervisor with whom you intend to study:

Academic Qualifications (including any for which you are currently aiming):

Name & Country of University/Institution / Dates / Qualification Obtained (eg BA/BSc) and Main Subject Area / Degree Classification (eg 1st Class Honours) / Grade (GPA) or Percentage Mark
eg 3.5/4.0 / Position in Class (eg 2/30)
Start / Finish

Surname (Family Name) First Name(s)

English Language Qualifications:

Is English your first/native language: No/yes *Please delete where appropriate

If English is NOT your first Language, you must meet the University’s English Language requirements. Your score must be no more than two years old by your official start date at the University of Leeds.

IELTS Score and Test Date / TOEFL Score and Test Date / Other Qualification (give details)
Score:
Test Date: / Score:
Test Date:

Professional or Other Qualifications (please attach supporting evidence):

Dates of Course / Title of Course / Qualifications obtained or to be taken (give dates and grades)

Employment History – please complete in full without any gaps(including any industrial experience or other relevant practical experience):

Name and Address of Employer / Job Title / Dates
From / To

Please describe your proposed research project:

SUPPORTING STATEMENT

Surname (Family Name) First Name(s)

Please give your reasons for applying for this particular programme of study at the University of Leeds and state how it fits with your personal and professional objectives (awards are based on merit and financial considerations are not taken into account).

What other scholarships, prizes or awards were you awarded in the past five years? Please indicate its title, amount, awarding body and reason

Prize/award/scholarship title / Awarding body / Amount / Reason for the award / Award date

Have you applied to study for other Masters programmes at other Universities? Please indicate which ones:

Programme title / Full name of the University / Offer status (conditional/unconditional) and date of the offer / Have you accepted the offer? Yes/No

Undertaking by applicants

By submitting this application, applicants attest to the accuracy of the information given and to their compliance with the regulations of the Scholarship.

Sign and Date

[1]On-line applicants automatically receive their University BANNER ID Number by email.

[2]Your score must be no more than two years old by your official start date at the University of Leeds.