Funding and scholarships (2012 entry)

There are two types of scholarship available for those students applying to the MSc in International Business.

Programme Scholarship

The MSc International Business is pleased to offer a small number of Scholarships up to the value of £4,000. These are allocated competitively to high quality applicants with outstanding undergraduate academic records, with consideration also given to applicants' personal qualities and life experience.  All applicants will be considered and potential candidates are identified as part of the Admissions process.

Potential candidates will be asked to submit a Scholarship Statement of 250-300 words explaining why they are deserving of such an award; and the qualities they expect to bring to the Class of 2012.

The Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Scheme

Arvind Ramdoyal Arvind Ramdoyal from Mauritius was the recipient of the 2011/12 MSc in International Business Commonwealth Scholarship.

“It is a great feeling when you are referred to as a ‘Commonwealth Scholar’,” said Arvind.

Commonwealth Scholarships

The leading global reputation of Lancaster University Management School and the MSc in International Business have been recognised by the award of a Commonwealth Scholarship. Applications for this scholarship are restricted to nationals of any Commonwealth member country. Competition for this award will be extremely strong and it will be awarded by the University, in consultation with the Commonwealth Scholarships Commission, to the most outstanding candidate who satisfies the eligibility and admissions criteria for the Programme. For further details on eligibility, finance available and conditions of the award, see Commonwealth Shared Scholarships.

The Commonwealth Scholarship will cover all costs associated with studying at Lancaster - including fees, return air ticket and book allowance - together with a monthly stipend to cover living expenses.   

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