School of Computing

University of Dundee

Bursaries

There are many sources of bursaries available to students studying Computing degrees. All are competitive and have different criteria, but we strongly encourage you to apply.

• School of Computing Bursaries for Undergraduate Entrant Students
• British Computer Society Undergraduate Bursaries
• University of Dundee Overseas Student Scholarships
• University of Dundee Chancellor's Scholarships
• Boyack Bursaries
• Excel Sports Scholarships
• Music Scholarships
• Carnegie Trust
• Highland Children's Trust
• India Scholarships

School of Computing Bursaries for Undergraduate Entrant Students

The School of Computing has Armistead and Laing bursaries available to undergraduate students in their entrant year of study.

For 2008/9 bursaries are available as follows:

Academic Excellence

One award of up to £375 for an entrant undergraduate student with an academically excellent record.

Women in Computing

One award of up to £375 for a female entrant undergraduate student.

Financial Support

One award of up to £375 for a student in need of financial support, eg for childcare.

Outstanding Portfolio (IMD only)

One award of up to £375 for a student embarking on an undergraduate BSc Interactive Media Design degree whose portfolio contains diverse media of an outstanding quality. This bursary will be judged based on the portfolios submitted by applicants to IMD degrees, and you do NOT need to apply directly.

School of Computing Bursaries, General Information

Applications for the first three bursaries must be made on paper, using the official form and you must also send in a sealed reference from someone who can support your case. For full details, download the application pack in PDF or Word format. The deadline is 30th June 2008, and bursaries are for students entering any School of Computing undergraduate degree (BSc or BEng).

The deadline for the Outstanding Portfolio is 30th June 2008, and is for students entering any Interactive Media Design undergraduate degree.

Applicants for all the bursaries must be liable for Home/EU fees, and will be awarded for your first year of study with us. You must be holding a firm offer (CF or UF) by the application deadline. The awards can be made in cash or in the form of equipment.

Questions about the School of Computing bursaries should be addressed to Dr Iain Murray, Senior Admissions Tutor.

British Computer Society Undergraduate Bursaries

Our BSc Applied Computing degree is accredited by the British Computer Society, which means that students on that degree are eligible to apply for the BCS Undergraduate Student Bursary. For full details, see the BCS website.

University of Dundee Overseas Student Scholarships

Overseas Student Scholarships, worth £2000, are available to self-funded overseas students on undergraduate and taught postgraduate courses. For details see the fee information for undergraduate or postgraduate courses.

University of Dundee Chancellor's Scholarships

The University of Dundee is offering 30 Scholarships of £1000 per annum to students with good academic potential, while they study for an undergraduate 3 year honours degree. Scholarship holders will receive a maximum of £3000 to help support them during their studies.

For full details, see the Chancellor's Scholarship website.

Boyack Bursaries

Boyack Bursaries, normally of an annual value of £500, may be awarded for one year or more to second and subsequent year students of academic merit who are studying BSc Applied Computing.

Under the terms of the endowment a preference will be exercised in favour of applicants who:

• belong to, or are connected with, Monifieth
• do not qualify for full support from a student funding agency

Application forms are available from the School of Computing Office, or download the Word version or the PDF version. The closing date for completed applications is 15 December 2007.

Excel Sports Scholarships

The Excel Sports Scholarship Programme is dedicated to supporting elite University of Dundee student athletes as they combine academic study with training and high levels of competition. We can offer each athlete an individually tailored programme to reach the highest possible level of performance and excellence.

For full details, see the Excel Sports Scholarships website.

Music Scholarships

There are University of Dundee music scholarships available for organ, saxophone & voice.

For full details, see the Music Scholarships website.

Carnegie Trust

The Carnegie Trust offers fee assistance and scholarships to students for both undergraduate and PhD study.

For full details, see the Carnegie Trust website.

Highland Children's Trust

Highland Children's Trust is a charitable trust set up to help with the educational needs of young people in the Highlands of Scotland.

For full details, see the Highland Children's Trust website.

India Scholarships

Up to ten School of Computing scholarships are available to citizens of India for undergraduate or postgraduate study in the School of Computing. Each scholarship will amount to £1,000 per annum deducted from the international tuition fee. Eligibility: applicants from India who have been offered a place to study full-time at the School of Computing and who begin study in September 2008.

Undergraduate programmes

• BSc Applied Computing
  
• BEng Electronics & Computing
  
• BSc E-Commerce Computing
  
• BSc Interactive Media Design
  
  

Postgraduate programmes

• MSc Applied Computing
  
• MSc Intelligent Computational Systems
  
• MSc I.T. and International Business
  
  

Questions about India bursaries should be addressed to Dr Iain Murray, Senior Admissions Tutor (undergraduate enquiries) or Dr Keith Edwards (postgraduate enquiries).