Global STEM Leadership Masters Scholarship

Scholarship Overview

The Global STEM Leadership Masters Scholarship is designed to support international students pursuing a Master’s degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields. The purpose is to encourage and support talented students from around the world to study in STEM disciplines at participating institutions. Generally, candidates must hold an offer to study a Master’s program in a STEM field at an eligible university. The scholarship is awarded a CITY, University of London.

Applicable course, university, and country

• This scholarship is applicable for Master’s Degree.
• This scholarship is applicable for the following courses at CITY, University of London in the UK:
  • MSc in Data Science
  • MSc in Cyber Security
  • MSc in Renewable Energy and Power Systems Management
  • MSc Civil Engineering Structures
  • MSc in Artificial Intelligence
  • MSc in Construction Management
  • MSc in Advanced Mechanical Engineering
  • MSc in Computer Games Technology
  • MSc Human-Computer Interaction Design
  • MSc in Maritime Operations and Management
  • MSc in Maritime Safety and Security Management

Scholarship amount details

Scholarships will take the form of a fee-waiver applied against the last payable instalment in any year.

• If your scholarship covers 50% of the tuition fee, you are expected to pay 50% of the normal tuition fee upfront with no further payment.
• If your scholarship covers 75% of the tuition fee, you are expected to pay 25% of the normal tuition fee upfront with no further payment.
• Up to 10 scholarships will cover 75% of tuition fees.
• Up to 15 scholarships will cover 50% of tuition fees.

Scholarship amount can be used for:

Type of Expense	Indicates if the scholarship can be used for this type of expense
Application	× Not covered in scholarship
Tuition & Fees	✔ Scholarship amount can be used for this
Living Expense	× Not covered in scholarship
Accommodation	× Not covered in scholarship
Air Fare/Travel Expenses	× Not covered in scholarship
Spouse/Child Care	× Not covered in scholarship
Health Cover	× Not covered in scholarship
Others	× Not covered in scholarship

Number of students to be Awarded
25

Eligible student nationality

This scholarship is available for Afghanistan, Algeria, American Samoa, Angola, Anguilla, Antarctica, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Aruba, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Benin, Bermuda, Bhutan, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, British Indian Ocean Territory, British Virgin Islands, Brunei, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Cayman Islands, Central African Republic, Chad, Chile, Christmas Island, Cocos Islands, Colombia, Comoros, Cook Islands, Costa Rica, Cuba, Curacao, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Djibouti, Dominica, Dominican Republic, East Timor, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Falkland Islands, Fiji, France, French Polynesia, Gabon, Gambia, Georgia, Ghana, Greenland, Grenada, Guam, Guatemala, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Haiti, Honduras, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Ireland, Israel, Ivory Coast, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kiribati, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Macao, Madagascar, Malawi, Maldives, Mali, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Mayotte, Mexico, Micronesia, Mongolia, Montserrat, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Nauru, New Caledonia, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, Niue, North Korea, Northern Mariana Islands, Oman, Pakistan, Palau, Palestine, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Pitcairn, Philippines, Qatar, Republic of the Congo, Reunion, Rwanda, Saint Barthelemy, Saint Helena, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Martin, Saint Pierre and Miquelon, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Samoa, Sao Tome and Principe, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sint Maarten, Singapore, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Africa, South Korea, South Sudan, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Suriname, Swaziland, Syria, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Thailand, Togo, Tokelau, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turkmenistan, Turks and Caicos Islands, Tuvalu, U.S. Virgin Islands, Uganda, United Arab Emirates, United States of America, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Venezuela, Vietnam, Wallis and Futuna, Western Sahara, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe.

Appication Process for this scholarship

• You will need to submit an application using the link below where you will be encouraged to best reflect your personality and address the selection criteria listed below:
  • Academic achievement
  • Evidence of leadership potential
  • Vision of how the chosen STEM subject of study may change in the future
  • Communication ability
• Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed by video conference during June of the current academic year.
• All applications will be assessed by senior academics from the school against the selection criteria listed above.
• The decision of the panel is final.

Scholarship Application
This scholarship needs a separate external application.

Scholarship link: https://www.city.ac.uk/prospective-students/finance/funding/global-stem-leadership-masters-scholarship
Application Link
https://www.city.ac.uk/prospective-students/finance/funding/global-stem-leadership-masters-scholarship
Application Documents

Type of Documents	Indicates if this type of document is required to be submitted
Completed Application Form	Required
Personal Statement/Essay	Required
Academic Transcripts	Required
Financial Documentation	Required
Proof of English Proficiency	Required

Important Dates & FAQ info

Info	Date
Scholarship Deadline	31 May 2024
Scholarship Decision date	Not Available
Contact email	smcsepg@city.ac.uk
Contact number	Not Available

Additional Information

• Scholarships will take the form of a fee-waiver applied against the last payable instalment in any year.
  • If your scholarship covers 50% of the tuition fee, you are expected to pay 50% of the normal tuition fee upfront with no further payment.
  • If your scholarship covers 75% of the tuition fee, you are expected to pay 25% of the normal tuition fee upfront with no further payment.
• Scholarships are awarded at the discretion of the Scholarship Panel, and all decisions are final.
• Scholarships are only available to students paying the full fee on one of the participating courses.
• The scholarship is intended to assist the student to meet the cost of the fee payable in respect of the course and will be deducted from the fees charged to the student or the student’s sponsor.
• The scholarship will not be recorded on the degree certificate from the Institute. However, references for students who have successfully completed the course may refer to the scholarship.
• All scholarship recipients are required to submit a report at the end of their study reflecting on their experience at City, University of London.
• This scholarship cannot be used in conjunction with any other funding provided by City, University of London.

Scholarship Eligibility

• The scholarship is available to students from the UK and overseas, including from the EU. All School of Science & Technology full-time Master level programmes are eligible for the scholarship.

Scholarship Restriction:
No Special Restriction applicable

Exams Details:

Exam name	Indicates if exam is required and cutoff (if any)
Interview	Required

 

The rating is done considering various factors

Frequently Asked Questions

The frequently asked questions about the scholarship are:

Who is eligible for the scholarship?
The scholarship is open to both UK and international students who hold an offer to study a full-time Master’s program in a STEM field at City, University of London.

How much is the scholarship worth?
The scholarship covers up to 75% of the tuition fees for eligible students.

Is there a separate application for the scholarship?
No, applicants are automatically considered for the scholarship based on their Master’s program application, including the personal statement and supporting documents.

When will the scholarship decisions be announced?
Decisions are typically communicated within a few weeks after the application deadline, usually in early July.