Realising CHANGE: University of Twente Scholarship

Wednesday, March 30, 2011

University of Twente Scholarship

University of Twente Scholarship

The University of Twente has several scholarships for students completing UT postgraduate programmes. These scholarships vary from government grants to funding by organizations or private people. In addition, faculties and the University of Twente Scholarship Foundation offer a limited number of scholarships for excellent students.

All scholarships require that all UT application procedures are fully completed before applying for the scholarship. Because of strict deadlines, apply for admission at least two months before the scholarship deadline. Applying for a scholarship is possible as soon as you have received a letter confirming admission. Please note some scholarships are for students of specific nationalities or studying certain educational programmes.

Field of study

·	Applied Mathematics
·	Applied Physics
·	Biomedical Engineering
·	Business Administration
·	Business Information Technology
·	Chemical Engineering
·	Civil Engineering and Management
·	Communication Studies
·	Computer Science
·	Construction Management and Engineering
·	Educational Science and Technology
·	Electrical Engineering
·	Embedded Systems
·	European Studies
·	Health Sciences
·	Human Media Interaction
·	Industrial Design Engineering

·	Industrial Engineering and Management
·	Environmental and Energy Management
·	Mechanical Engineering,
·	Mechatronics,
·	Nanotechnology,
·	Philosophy of Science, Technology and Society,
·	Public Administration,
·	Science Education and Communication,
·	Sustainable Energy Technology,
·	Systems and Control
·	Telematics

LEVEL OF STUDY

Master

SHORT DESCRIPTION

The UT Scholarship is awarded by the Foundation University of Twente Scholarship Programme of the University of Twente. The UT Scholarship is meant for international students who show excellence, both academically as well as socially. The UT Scholarship is awarded for one year of study and is extended for a second year if study results are sufficient. Please note that you can only be nominated for the UT Scholarship after you have been (provisionally) accepted by the educational programme of your choice.

REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLICATION

·	The online application form for admission to the university has been completed and all certified documents have been received.

·	You have been (provisionally) accepted to a master programme at the University of Twente.

·	You are excellent, both academically as well as socially.

·	Sufficient mastery of the English language:

o	academic IELTS, overall band score of at least 6.5 / TOEFL, internet based (TOEFL-iBT) of at least 90

o	academic IELTS, speaking score of at least 6.0 / TOEFL, internet based (TOEFL-iBT) speaking score of at least 20

·	Your faculty has nominated you for the UT Scholarship.

·	You are a national of a non EU/EEA country.

·	You show potential to become a future leader (of industry).

·	You are strongly committed to society.

·	The UT Scholarship is not meant for candidates who already have their Master degree

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION

You cannot apply for the UT Scholarship yourself. You can only be nominated by the faculty of the university for a UT Scholarship between October 2010 and May 2011.

SCHOLARSHIP AMOUNT

The amount of the scholarship will be determined by the faculty with a maximum of €20,000. Please be aware that only a limited number of scholarships are available. Only the most excellent students will be nominated.

APPLICATION INFORMATION

After being admitted to the University, the faculty may decide to nominate you for the scholarship. In that case the faculty will contact you to confirm your interest in the scholarship.

More at: http://www.utwente.nl/internationalstudents/scholarshipsandgrants

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