Eligibility: A degree in a subject other than computing science: either a cognate subject such as mathematics, physics or engineering (minimum 2.2 Honours degree or equivalent, eg GPA 3.0/4) or a degree in a non-cognate subject (minimum 2.1 Honours degree or equivalent, eg GPA 3.2/4).

Subject: Scholarships are awarded in Information Technology.

Level: Pursuing Master (MSc) Degree Level

Online Application: by Online.

Provider: Scottish Funding Council for University of Glasgow Applicants.

Accreditation: Founded in 1451, the University of Glasgow is the fourth oldest university in the English-speaking world. It is a member of the prestigious Russell Group of leading UK research universities, the International Research Universities Network (IRUN) and is a founding member of Universitas21. The University of Glasgow is also a recipient of an institutional Bronze Award from Athena SWAN. The Athena SWAN Awards recognize success in developing employment practices to further and support the careers of women in science, technology, engineering, maths and medicine in higher education.

For Which Country: UK

For Whom: International (Students of Scotland and the European Union)

Description: The University of Glasgow is pleased to announce a major funding opportunity for postgraduate students. The University has been awarded funding to support postgraduate taught places in specific programmes. These places are available for entry in September 2014 and are awarded on a competitive basis. Candidates must have an offer of a place on the programme and submit a personal statement in order to be considered for a place.

Number of award(s): 15 funded places are available across two PGT programmes: MSc Information Technology and MSc Software Development.

Duration of award(s): Funded places will last for the duration of the course: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time

What does it cover? SFC Funded Places cover all tuition fees.

Selection criteria: Awards are based on academic and person achievements, together with pertinence of the personal statement.

Notification: Candidates will be informed of the outcome by email on 25 July 2014.

Deadline: Candidates who have received an offer of a place and have submitted a personal statement between 29 March and 27 June 2014 will be considered in July.