Sunday, December 05, 2004
Scholarships - Student Scholarships (ORSAS)
Student Scholarships (ORSAS)
Welcome to ORSAS, the Overseas Research Students Award Scheme. The following pages provide up-to-date information about the Scheme including details on eligibility, the application process and the timetable for the 2005 competition.
APPLICATION PACKS FOR THE 2005 COMPETITION (FOR AWARDS VALID FOR THE 2005/06 ACADEMIC YEAR) ARE AVAILABLE FROM INSTITUTIONS FROM 15 NOVEMBER 2004. PLEASE CHECK THE CLOSING DATE FOR SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS WITH THE REGISTRY AT THE INSTITUTION THROUGH WHICH YOU ARE APPLYING FOR AN AWARD.
About ORSAS awards
Background
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 administered by Universities UK on behalf of the Department for Education and Skills (DfES) and is funded through the four UK higher education funding bodies (for England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland).
The awards offer international students the opportunity to carry out a broad range of research at well-established UK academic institutions of worldwide recognition. Our awardholders make a valuable contribution, not only to the British research base, but also to economic, scientific, educational and other aspects of life in their own country. Meanwhile, their involvement in British academic life and the wider cultural experiences offered in the UK contribute to their personal development and can help increase their future opportunities.
