Research Postgraduate Scholarships for International Students Session 2008/09 University of Leeds International Research Scholarships The University of Leeds is pleased to offer up to five full and up to three partial Maintenance Scholarships to successful applicants in the 2008 Overseas Research Students Awards Scheme (ORSAS) Competition.

The Scholarships may be held for up to three years, subject to satisfactory academic progress. The Scholarships will pay a full maintenance award of £12,900 or partial maintenance of £2,500 for Session 2008/09.

Eligibility Criteria - Applicants must:
have applied for an ORSAS Award at the University of Leeds;
hold a degree which is equivalent to a UK First Class Honours Degree;
if awarded a full maintenance award of £12,900, must not hold another Scholarship which provides a maintenance grant;
must be commencing PhD research degree study for the first time in Session 2008/09;
be eligible to pay fees at the International Fee Rate;
not already hold a doctorate or equivalent qualification.
Application Process:
All eligible ORSAS applicants will be automatically considered.
Further information is available at: http://www.leeds.ac.uk/rds/schol/irs-info.htm  or
Email: scholarships@leeds.ac.uk 

ORSAS Awards at Leeds - Closing date for applications: 31 January 2008

Further information and Application Forms are available at: http://www.leeds.ac.uk/rds/schol/orsas-info.htm  or
 

Completed ORSAS application forms should be returned to the Scholarships Office by 31 January 2008.
Scholarships Office University of Leeds Leeds LS2 9JT, UK
Tel: +44 113 3434007
Email: scholarships@leeds.ac.uk 
http://scholarships.leeds.ac.uk