Newcastle Masters scholarships for Nigerians

Newcastle University Announce International Postgraduate Scholarship (NUIPS) 2011, UK
Study Subject:programs taught at the university
Employer: Newcastle University
Level: Postgraduate
Scholarship Description: Newcastle University is delighted to announce 70 new Newcastle University International Postgraduate Scholarship (NUIPS) awards. These are available for international students starting their studies in September 2011, in the 2011-12 academic years. Each scholarship will have a value of £1,500 per year, payable towards tuition.
Eligibility:You could be eligible to apply for a NUIPS award if: you have been offered a place on any postgraduate taught degree programme. You have been assessed as international/overseas for fees purposes. you hold a first class honours degree and IELTS 7.0. Applicants holding an upper second (2:1) equivalent degree and IELTS 7.0 will be considered on a competitive basis by the closing date for applications. Applicants who do not hold a first class or upper second honours degree at the time of their scholarship application will be considered for NUIPS awards conditional upon their final degree grade.You intend to register to start your studies during the 2011-12 academic year.
Applications for a NUIPS award cannot be made for a course that has already been started by a student.
Scholarship Application Deadline: 27th May 2011