2023 Steve Weston and Trust Scholarships for International Students in UK

1.1 About 2023 Steve Weston and Trust Scholarships for International Students
1.2 Scholarship Benefits
1.3 Eligible Postgraduate Courses
1.4 Eligible Countries
1.5 Scholarship Eligibility Criteria
1.6 Required Documents
1.7 Scholarship Application Process
1.8 Method of Application
1.9 Scholarship Application Deadline

1.1 About Steve Weston and Trust Scholarships for International Students

The University of Dundee (UK) offers the 2023 Steve Weston and Trust Scholarships for international students who demonstrate financial need and academic excellence. The scholarships provide financial assistance to eligible undergraduate and postgraduate students.

Scholarship Benefits

Three awards are up for grabs, with one coming from the Steve Weston Scholarship fund and the remaining two being offered by Trust Scholarships. Each successful candidate will receive the following benefits:

• Coverage of their academic tuition fees (subject to confirmation for the 2023–24 academic year)

• Monthly stipends for living expenses, totaling £12,600 with each payment being £1,050 per month, for a single student.

• An arrival allowance of £750, as well as a thesis or internship report allowance of £580.

Eligible Postgraduate Courses

• International Mineral Law and Policy LLM

• International Oil and Gas Law and Policy LLM

Eligible Countries

• Africa

Botswana, Congo (Democratic Republic), Egypt, Ghana, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Senegal, South Africa, Zambia

• Americas

Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Guyana, Peru, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago

• Asia

China, East Timor, India, Indonesia, Mongolia, Thailand

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Scholarship Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must:

• Already hold an honours degree in Law, Economics, Geology, Petroleum, or mining Engineering, Finance at 2nd class upper level or above. Consideration will also be given to applicants with other academic backgrounds who clearly explain their motivation for undertaking the relevant LLM, outlining any relevant legal work experience.

• Hold an offer for September 2023 for an LLM in International Mineral Law and Policy or an LLM in International Oil and Gas Law and Policy.

• Be able to demonstrate compliance with the University of Dundee English entry requirements.

• Display intellectual ability and leadership potential.

• Have a proven track record and the potential to rise to positions of influence.

• They should preferably be qualified lawyers, having had some post-degree work experience in energy or natural resource development in the government, private sector, or academia.

• Go on to complete the degree within 12 months. Students from overseas are expected to return to their home country at the end of the study period.

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Required Documents

• Your CV

• Personal Statement: Your Personal Statement should emphasize the following points:

1. Your ability to make a difference in the world, illustrated by your leadership qualities.
2. Your skills in communications and the ability to influence people and decisions.
3. Your networking ability, ambition, and plans for the future.
4. Your academic background and potential on the LLM degree program, your strength of character, and your integrity.
5. Your outside interests (i.e., hobbies and activities).

Scholarship Application Process

• Apply for admission to full-time LLM in Mineral Law or Policy/LLM in International Oil and Gas Law programmes in the University of Dundee.

• When you are offered admission, proceed to send a 500-word Personal Statement, and an updated CV to Alison Anderson a.e.anderson@dundee.ac.uk

Method of Application

Click here to Apply for 2023 Steve Weston and Trust Scholarships for International Students.

Deadline

Wednesday, May 31 2023, at 23:59 (UK time).