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INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS AND BURSARIES
General Terms and Conditions applying to all International Bursaries and Scholarships – see below
for Additional Terms and Conditions relating to specific Scholarships
Definition of ‘International Student’
For the purposes of this document, an ‘international student’ is defined as a self-funded,
international-fee-paying student (Overseas fees).
INTRODUCTION
The University of Lincoln Scholarships for International Students have been established to provide
international students with additional financial support, to encourage academic excellence and to
help raise the profile of the University of Lincoln, UK, across the Globe. For eligible students,
scholarship payments take the form of a reduction in the first year’s tuition fees.
OBJECTIVE
The objective of the Scholarship Awards is to encourage international students to apply by 31st May
2015 for enrolment in September 2015 onto a variety of Undergraduate and Postgraduate taught
and research programmes. International students applying for a Postgraduate programme to
commence in January or February 2015, will automatically be considered for a Global Scholarship.
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Scholarships
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2.0
3.0
Eligibility
1.1
Scholarships will only be approved for international students who hold an
unconditional firm offer from the University and have paid their deposit for
enrolment for the relevant academic year and will be formally recorded on the
University Finance System.
1.2
The University reserves the right to seek repayment of any Scholarship payment
made in error and/or in excess of the eligible amount.
1.3
The University of Lincoln’s International Bursaries & Scholarships are not valid in
conjunction with each other; only one bursary/scholarship per student per
programme will be applied.
1.4
To be considered for a Scholarship, students will have to apply by 31st May 2015 for
enrolment in September 2015. The application deadline for Global Scholarships can
be extended at the discretion of the Director of International. Students applying for
a Postgraduate taught programme to commence in January or February 2015, will
automatically be considered for a Global Scholarship.
1.5
International students must have a student status of Overseas on the Student
Information System.
1.6
International students who enrol on a postgraduate degree (excluding MPhil & PhD
study) but do not complete the full course and accept an intermediate award may
have their tuition fees reduced on a pro-rata basis accordingly. In such instances,
the Scholarship eligibility will also be retrospectively reduced on a pro-rata basis.
Debt
2.1
Bursaries and Scholarships will only be applicable to students who have paid their
deposit for the relevant academic year in full.
2.2
Bursaries and Scholarships will not be applicable where a student has breached the
terms of his/her tuition fee payment agreement or where a student has an
outstanding academic fee debt to the University.
Bank Accounts
3.1
Where Bursary or Scholarship eligibility involves payment to the student, monies will
be paid directly into a nominated bank account, as advised by the student.
3.2
Students are responsible for maintaining up to date bank details with the University.
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3.3
Bursaries and Scholarships, other than those which take the form of a tuition fee
offset, may be paid into nominated bank accounts in instalments.
3.4
Where bank details have not been received/are inaccurate, and the University has
taken reasonable steps to retrieve updated information from the relevant student,
the University reserves the right to rescind that student’s eligibility to a bursary
and/or scholarship award for the relevant academic year.
Timescales/Deadlines
4.1
5.0
The cut-off date for unpaid/unclaimed Bursaries and Scholarships will be 30th
September 2016. After this date, save for the case of exceptional circumstances,*
student eligibility for a Bursary and/or Scholarship for the academic year 2015/16
will be rescinded.
Disclaimers
5.1
Information regarding the University’s Bursaries and Scholarships published outside
of this document, both internally and externally, is intended as informative only and
does not necessarily represent the position of the University.
5.2
This document should be referred to by staff and students as the definitive source of
information in respect of University of Lincoln International Student Bursary and
Scholarship provision.
*Exceptional circumstance claims must be made in writing by the student to the Director of
International, explaining the circumstance which led to the student failing to carry out the required
action that has prevented the University/SLC from calculating and/or paying the
Bursary/Scholarship.
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SCHOLARSHIP SPECIFIC TERMS AND CONDITIONS
University of Lincoln Scholarships for International students
1. Global Scholarships for PG students (excluding MPhil & PhD students) are set at
£2000 for September 2015 entry
2. Country-specific Academic Excellence Scholarships - 50% of first year’s fees
3. Magna Carta Scholarships - 20% of first year’s fees
4. International Alumni Scholarship - £2000
Students must meet both the General and Specific criteria set out in this Terms and Conditions
document in order to be eligible to the relevant award.
1.
GLOBAL SCHOLARSHIPS - Terms and conditions
Applicants applying for postgraduate programmes and who meet the eligibility criteria set out
below will be awarded the Global Scholarship. There is no separate application process for Global
Scholarships.
1.1
Eligibility
1.1.1 The International student must have applied for a postgraduate programme of
study on or before the 31st May 2015. This application deadline can be
extended at the discretion of the Director of International.
1.1.2 The international student must have a student status of Overseas on the
Student Information System.
1.1.3 The International student must be enrolled on a University of Lincoln
postgraduate taught programme of study on the University’s student
information system.
1.1.4 International students joining the University of Lincoln from a pre-masters
course delivered by Study Group are also eligible for the £2000 Global
Scholarship award, subject to meeting all other eligibility criteria.
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COUNTRY-SPECIFIC ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIPS – Terms and Conditions (SEE
APPENDIX ONE BELOW FOR ENTRANCE CRITERIA)
There are several once in a lifetime Scholarships which are programme and country-focused to
encourage international students of academic excellence to apply to UoL, and to raise profile incountry both at undergraduate and postgraduate taught levels. Scholarships comprise a 50%
reduction on the first year’s tuition fees and apply to the following programmes:Canada (LLB (Hons) Law)
India (MSc Biotechnology)
Malaysia (MSc Sustainable Power and Energy Engineering)
Malaysia (BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering)
Nigeria (MSc Computer Science)
Nigeria (LLM International Business Law)
Saudi (MSc International Business)
Singapore (BA (Hons) Accountancy & Finance)
South Korea (BA (Hons) Product Design)
South Korea (MA Design)
Thailand (MSc Marketing)
Vietnam (MSc Finance)
USA (BA (Hons) Politics)
2.1 Eligibility
2.1.1 See Appendix One below for Entrance Criteria. The International student must
have applied for an undergraduate or postgraduate taught programme of study on
or before the 30th June 2015. This application deadline can be extended at the
discretion of the Director of International.
2.1.2 The International student must have a student status of Overseas on the Student
Information System.
2.1.3 The International student must be enrolled on a qualifying University of Lincoln
undergraduate or postgraduate taught programme of study on the University’s
student information system as per the nationality-programme combinations listed
above.
2.1.4 The International student must be able to evidence s/he is of the qualifying
nationality as per the nationality-programme combinations listed above.
2.1.5 The International student must have met the specific nationality-programme
eligibility criteria for the relevant scholarship as per that set out in Appendix 1.
2.1.6 The International student must not have received a Country-specific Academic
Excellence Scholarship for any other previous study at the University.
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3. MAGNA CARTA SCHOLARSHIPS – Terms and Conditions
Two 20% scholarships, in celebration of the Magna Carta Tour, for September 2015 entry.
One scholarship will be awarded to one student enrolled on MA Historical Studies; the other
awarded to one student enrolled on MA Medieval Studies.
3.1 Eligibility
3.1.1 The International student must have applied for MA Historical Studies or MA
Medieval studies on or before the 30th June 2015. This application deadline can be
extended at the discretion of the Director of International.
3.1.2 The International student must have a student status of Overseas on the Student
Information System.
3.1.3 The International student must be enrolled on MA Historical Studies or MA Medieval
Studies on the University’s student information system.
3.1.4 The International student must not have received a University of Lincoln Magna
Carta Scholarship for any other previous study at the University.
3.1.5 The International student must have achieved an Upper Second or First Class
honours degree classification in History or a Humanities-related subject.
3.1.6 The International student must provide a 500 word statement with their application
outlining why s/he should be chosen for the Scholarship, highlighting academic or
professional achievement in the field of history.
3.1.7 The International student must have been selected by the Director of International
to receive a reward.
3.1.8 The Director of International’s decision is final and unsuccessful applicants will not
be eligible to appeal.
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4.
ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIPS - Terms and Conditions
The International Alumni Scholarship is an award for international students who have previously
been awarded an undergraduate, postgraduate taught or postgraduate research degree from the
University of Lincoln and who intend to enrol on a new full-time degree programme.
Any applicant who meets the eligibility criteria set out below will automatically be awarded the
Alumni Scholarship at the time of their application. There is no separate application process.
4.1 Eligibility
4.1.1 The International student must have a student status of Overseas on the Student
Information System.
4.1.2 The International student must have previously successfully completed an
undergraduate, postgraduate taught or postgraduate research programme at the
University of Lincoln.
4.1.3 The International student must not be entering the University via a partner
institution or on a pathway programme such as (but not limited to) International
Foundation Year, International Year 1 or pre-masters.
4.1.4 The International student must be enrolled on a full degree programme; students
enrolling on programmes leading to Higher Education Certificate, Higher Education
Diploma, Postgraduate Taught Certificate or Postgraduate Taught Diploma
qualifications will not be eligible
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APPENDIX 1
UNIVERSITY OF LINCOLN, UK, ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIPS
ENTRANCE CRITERIA
Country
Scholarship Name
All countries

Canada
Canada Academic Excellence Scholarship for
LLB (Hons) Law
Global Scholarships
Scholarship Amount

Entrance Criteria - NARIC
£2000 for all countries
for September 2015
entry
50% of one year’s fee
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Students automatically considered

English language - High School Diploma
or Regional Equivalent (A-C), PLUS

A 500 word statement by the student
explaining why the Scholarship should be
awarded AND EITHER

Ontario Secondary School Diploma - 85%
or above

British Columbia - Senior Secondary
Graduation Diploma - 85% or above
Scholarship
Application Deadline
Date
 31st May 2015 for
September 2015
entry – (can be
extended at the
discretion of the
Director of
International)
Panel
Decision
Not
applicable
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India Academic Excellence Scholarship for
(MSc Biotechnology)
50% of one year’s fee

International Baccalaureate - 40 points

English Language - IELTS 6 or above with
at least 5.5 in each element or equivalent
OR
Standard XII (awarded by a Metro/State
Board) at 60% or above, PLUS

Malaysia
Malaysia Academic Excellence Scholarship for
MSc Sustainable Power and Energy
Engineering
50% of one year’s fee

A 500 word statement by the student
explaining why the Scholarship should be
awarded, PLUS

1st Class Honours Degree award in a
related discipline



Malaysia
Malaysia Academic Excellence Scholarship for
50% of one year’s fee
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English Language IELTS 6 or above with
at least 5.5 in each element or equivalent
OR
SPM/Cambridge GCE O'level syllabus
1119 (A-C)

A 500 word statement by the student
explaining why the Scholarship should be
awarded PLUS

1ST class degree award in Mechanical
Engineering, related subject or in a
physical science

English Language IELTS 6 or above with
First week
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First week
in June
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BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering


A 500 word statement by the student
explaining why the Scholarship should be
awarded
AND EITHER

STPM (Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia)
- GPA 4 = A = Principal pass, including A
in Mathematics and A in a Physical
Science
OR
Matrikulasi – GPA 4 = A = Principal pass,
including A in Mathematics and A in a
Physical Science

Nigeria
Nigeria Academic Excellence Scholarship for
LLM International Business Law
50% of one year’s fee


Nigeria
Nigeria Academic Excellence Scholarship for
50% of one year’s fee
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at least 5.5 in each element or equivalent
OR
SPM/Cambridge GCE O'level syllabus
1119 (A-C), PLUS
English Language
WAEC WASSC (1-6) OR
IELTS 6 or above with at least 5.5 in each
element or equivalent, PLUS

A 500 word statement by the student
explaining why the Scholarship should be
awarded, PLUS

1st Class Honours Degree Award with
significant Law content

English Language
in June
First week
in June
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MSc Computer Science
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Saudi Arabia
Singapore
Saudi Arabia Academic Excellence Scholarship
for MSc International Business
Singapore Academic Excellence Scholarship
for
BA (Hons) Accountancy and Finance
50% of one year’s fee
50% of one year’s fee

A 500 word statement by the student
explaining why the Scholarship should be
awarded, PLUS

1st Class Honours Degree Award in a
related subject

English Language
IELTS 6 or above with at least 5.5 in each
element or equivalent, PLUS

A 500 word statement by the student
explaining why the Scholarship should be
awarded,
PLUS

Bachelor's Degree awarded by a
recognised institution with a GPA of 3.5
out of 4.0 or 4.5 out of 5.0, or a
percentage between 87% and 90%
(equivalent to UK 1st)

English Language
IELTS 6 or above with at least 5.5 in each
element or equivalent OR
Singapore / Cambridge GCE O Level (1-6),
PLUS

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WAEC WASSC (1-6) OR
IELTS 6 or above with at least 5.5 in each
element or equivalent, PLUS
in June
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in June
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A 500 word statement by the student
explaining why the Scholarship should be
awarded
AND EITHER

International Baccalaureate marks of 40
OR
Minimum of 3 GCE A levels at AAA or
AAB and at least five GCSEs at grade B or
above (or the equivalent), including
English Language and Maths.
South Korea
South Korea Academic Excellence Scholarship
for BA (Hons) Product Design
50% of first year’s fee

English Language
IELTS 6 or above with at least 5.5 in each
element or equivalent, PLUS

A 500 word statement by the student
explaining why the Scholarship should be
awarded, PLUS

A portfolio of work, PLUS

Overall B grade (pass) in the High School
Certificate plus a Foundation Year from a
recognised UK institution at 85% or
above
OR
3 UK A Levels obtained in Korea including
at least 100 points from an
art/design/media related subject
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South Korea South Korea Academic Excellence Scholarship
for
MA Design
Thailand
US
Thailand Academic Excellence Scholarship for
MSc Marketing
US Academic Excellence Scholarship for
BA (Hons) Politics
50% of one year’s fee
50% of one year’s fee
50% of first year’s fees
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
English Language
IELTS 6.5 or above with at least 6 in each
element or equivalent, PLUS

A 500 word statement by the student
explaining why the Scholarship should be
awarded, PLUS

A portfolio of work PLUS

GPA of 4.0 = A = 90% - 94% from a
University Bachelor's Degree (Haksa), in a
related subject

English Language
IELTS 6 or above with at least 5.5 in each
element or equivalent, PLUS

A 500 word statement by the student
explaining why the Scholarship should be
awarded, PLUS

1st class degree award in a related
subject = Excellent level of achievement
= 80%-90%

English Language
High School Graduation Diploma (C),
PLUS

A 500 word statement by the student
explaining why the Scholarship should be
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in June
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awarded, PLUS
US
Magna Carta Tour Scholarship for
MA Historical Studies
Magna Carta Tour Scholarship for
MA Medieval History
Vietnam
Vietnam Academic Excellence Scholarship for
MSc Finance


20% of one year’s fee




20% of one year’s fee

50% of one year’s fee
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High School Graduation Diploma (B)
English Language
High School Graduation Diploma (C),
PLUS
Student writes a 500 word statement
explaining why Scholarship should be
awarded, PLUS

2.1 degree or equivalent (B = ‘Good’ = 3
out of 4 or B = 80-89%)

English Language
IELTS 6 or above with at least 5.5 in each
element or equivalent, PLUS

Student writes a 500 word statement
explaining why Scholarship should be
awarded, PLUS

1st Class Honours Degree award (8 out of
10 = Excellent)
First week
in June
First week
in June