In response to requests from applicants to our programmes, the School has put together a list of potential funding sources, the contents of which represent only a few of the many available. Because funding criteria and contact names and addresses are subject to rapid change we cannot guarantee that all these sources will be of use to you or will be relevant in the particular context in which you are applying. We do however, hope that they can offer some assistance.

FOR UK STUDENTS

Hot Courses has an excellent site designed to help UK students find funding for specific areas/courses.

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Professional and Career Development Loans

 The maximum amount a student can borrow will riase from £8000 to £10,000.  Professional and Career Development Loans will be available for apoplications from mid June.  Please visit www.direct.gov.uk/cdl for information.

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Stapley Fund

For UK graduates 24 years plus with a First or Upper Second Class degree studying at UK universities.  Amount varies between £300 and £1000.  Closing date: 31 March www.stapleytrust.org

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Wingate Scholarships

For citizens aged 24 years plus from the UK, Ireland, Israel, Commonwealth or ex-Commonwealth country, or other EU citizens resident in the UK for 3 years or longer.  Award amount varies. http://www.wingatescholarships.org.uk/overview.php

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The Guardian on Tuesdays often has information about scholarships and schemes of funding.

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FOR BOTH UK AND OVERSEAS STUDENTS

HERO's (Higher Education and Research Opportunities in the UK)

Information for both UK and overseas students: http://www.hero.ac.uk/uk/studying/funding_your_study/overview.cfm

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FOR OVERSEAS STUDENTS

The UK Department for International Development offers scholarships to candidates from developing countries. The candidate’s own government nominates individuals. Details are available from the British Council Representative in the candidate’s own country.

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The Aga Khan Foundation

The Aga Khan Foundation provides a limited number of scholarships each year for postgraduate studies to outstanding students from developing countries who have no other means of financing their studies. Scholarships are awarded on a 50% grant : 50% loan basis through a competitive application process once a year in June or July. The Foundation gives priority to requests for Master's level courses but is also willing to consider applications for PhD programmes, when doctoral degrees are necessary for the career objectives of the student. Requests will also be considered for travel and study awards for PhD students doing their research in Third World countries on topics judged to be of interest to the Aga Khan Development Network. Applications for short-term courses are not considered; neither are applications from students who have already started their course of study. http://www.akdn.org/akf_scholarships.asp

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The Newby Trust

The Newby Trust is a private trust who offers funds to individuals, in this case in the area of medical welfare, training and education and relief of poverty. Trustees meet in March and November and applications should be received two months in advance. For more details please visit their website:

www.charitiesdirect.com/charity2/ch000942.htm

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World Health Organisation (WHO)

Here is a list of contact details for the local offices of WHO, who have been known to fund Swansea students in the past. Due to the frequent movement of staff in these organisations we have been unable to provide contact names: WHO Regional Office for Africa, Harare, Zimbabwe, Fax: 00 263 4 79 01 46, Tel: 00 263 4 70 45 90; For the Americas: Amro/PAHO, Fax: 001 202 974 3663; For the Eastern Mediterranean: EMRO/HPP, Fax: 00 20 3 483 8916; For Europe: Euro, Fax: 00 45 39 17 18 18; For South East Asia: HPM, SEARO, Fax: 00 91 11 332 79 72; For the Western Pacific: HIM/WPRO, Fax: 00 63 2 521 1036. For more details log onto their website: www.who.int/country/en/

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Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan (CSFP)

Assists Commonwealth students and academics to study in other Commonwealth countries. Around 400 students study in Britain each year under this scheme. The scholarships are primarily available for study or research for postgraduate degrees at universities. The fellowship awards are generally for established teachers in universities or medical schools for study at post doctoral level. They are not awarded for degree or diploma courses.  Nomination of candidates is by local committees in the Commonwealth country concerned. Final selection is made in the UK by the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission. Apply through the Commonwealth Scholarship Agency in the Commonwealth countries involved. Applicants should be resident in their own country at the time of application.  See the Association of Commonwealth Universities web site: www.acu.ac.uk/

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British Chevening Scholarships (funded by the FCO)

For non-EU students. Scholarships cover tuition fees and living expenses for up to one year. Information will be available at the British Diplomatic Mission or British Council office in your country. See their web site: www.chevening.com

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World Bank Scholarships and Fellowships

For students from World Bank member countries undertaking a Masters in development-related fields for professoinals.  Funding covers tuition fees, living expenses and airfare.  Closing date: 1 May.  www.worldbank.org/wbi/scholarships

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British Council Online Scholarship Search

A new development from the British Council means that it is now possible to search for a scholarship online. You can now find any scholarships that are appropriate to your country of origin, level of study, subject, and institutions where you are interested in studying. To try the search, visit ukscholarshipsdatabase.org

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The Kulika Charitable Trust (Uganda)

Kulika is a charitable organisation based in the United Kingdom and Uganda, providing educational scholarships and grants to Ugandan students and also 'on the ground' sustainable agriculture training to farmers in Uganda.  For more information, visit their website: www.kulika.org/scholarships.html

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Canon Collins Scholarship Programme

The CCETSA provides scholarships to students from South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Swaziland, Lesotho, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Malawi, Angola and Mozambique who wish to pursue a postgraduate degree (normally a one year Master's degree) in either the United Kingdom or South Africa. Both partial grants and full scholarships are awarded annually. For more information, visit their website: www.canoncollins.org.uk/scholarships/index.php

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Study Abroad

Lists sources of financial assistance for non-UK students. http://www.studyabroad.com/forum/financial_aid_ielts.html

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British Marshall Scholarships

For US citizens under the age of 26 on a two year Masters course.  Scholarships cover up to 40% of tuition fees, living expenses and airfares.  Contact the British Consulates in the US for details: www.marshallscholarship.org

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Fulbright Scholar Programme

For US nationals on a Masters or Doctoral degree.  Funding covers first year fees only and living expenses www.fulbright.co.uk/awards/index.html

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Financial Information for North American Students

Information on loans and finance can be found here

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Rotary International Ambassadorial Scholarships

For non-UK students.  Scholarships cover fees and living expenses.  www.rotary.org

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Henry Lester Turst

Supports Chinese students in the UK www.gbcc.org.uk/educational-trust.aspx

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Sir Run Run Shaw Scholarship

For students from the Chinese University of Hong Kong only.  Fee reducton of £3000.  Apply through the office of Student Affairs at CUHK.  Closing date: end of November www.cuhk.edu.hk/osa

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For those of you who wish to broaden your search, a useful source is the Directory of Grant Making Trusts. Private companies and Trusts prefer to provide ’charitable’ grants, which means they are more likely to fund you if you are attached to an organisation, and will be contributing to that organisation’s development work, rather than if you are applying as an individual.

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The University also has advice on alternative funding:

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