Chosen by the Director of Enterprise and Innovation, Paul Fairburn, the successful recipients of the Enterprise Award will be awarded to two aspirational international students who can demonstrate entrepreneurial flair during their undergraduate study or in their own time.
4 awards totalling a maximum of £5,000 per student are available in this category. Payments will be £4,000 towards tuition fees, with a further £1,000 being awarded to students who go on to achieve a distinction.
Eligibility
In order to be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must:
- Be an international fee paying student
- Be a self-funded student
- Have been offered a place to study at one of Coventry University’s full-time postgraduate courses
- Hold at least a 2:1 or equivalent.
- Complete a scholarship application form including a statement of support which should not exceed 500 words prior to the 25th July 2016 deadline:
- Your statement of support should state succinctly the entrepreneurial flair that you have demonstrated prior to study in addition to how you will apply the knowledge gained from your chosen degree programme to a future entrepreneurial venture.
If shortlisted, be available for a telephone or Skype interview, as successful students will be determined via an interview process.
The successful recipients of the awards should be prepared to represent Coventry University as a student ambassador alongside their studies. They will be required to work with the International Office to provide information which can be included for promotional purposes, including, but not limited to, the regular contribution of material for a blog.
Criteria
Scholarships will be awarded to the 4 most ambitious students who are able to demonstrate true entrepreneurial flair prior to coming to Coventry University as well as their enterprise aspirations for the future.
Members of the International Office will consider each application on its merits to create a shortlist. Shortlisted applicants will be interviewed by Director of Enterprise and Innovation, Paul Fairburn.
Only applications made through the application process detailed above will be considered.
Limitations
Please note that this scholarship cannot be combined with any other Coventry University scholarship or discount. In cases where an applicant is awarded more than one Coventry University award, the award which provides the greatest benefit to the student will apply.
The decision to award a student this scholarship is at the sole discretion of Coventry University. Coventry University reserves the right to award less than 4 scholarships from this category.
Application deadline
25th July 2016.
How to apply
Students wishing to apply for a scholarship should complete a scholarship application form on the official website.
Only applications received by the deadline will be considered and the Director of Enterprise and Innovation’s decision is final. If you are successful you will be notified in due course by the International Office. Good luck!
This opportunity has expired. It was originally published here:
http://www.coventry.ac.uk/international-students-hub/new-students/international-scholarships-and-discounts/international-scholarships/apply-for-a-scholarship-/enterprise-award/