Scottish International Scholarship

This exciting scholarship opportunity is open to permanent residents of People's Republic of China (Mainland China only).

Priority will be given to subjects in the creative industries, science and technology, and financial services.

This scholarship is funded by the Scottish Government and managed by the British Council. The Scottish Government aims to bring more high caliber entrepreneurial postgraduate students, to develop and sustain relationships with these students and to help them develop skills and experience which will complement their studies.  The program is also part of “Fresh Talent Scheme” which allows students to work two years in Scotland after graduation.

Eligibility criteria

1. Chinese mainland citizen aged between 25 and 35
2. At least 3 years full time work experience post first degree graduation
3. Applicants hold a good first degree in a related subject from a recognised university
4. IELTS( Academic ) 6.5, with no individual band less than 6
5. Applicants must already hold a Conditional/Unconditional Offer from an Institution in Scotland
6. Applicants must study a taught postgraduate course. Science, technology, Finance or creative industries (including arts, design and culture) subjects are the priorities
7. The following courses are NOT covered by the Scholarship: MBA, Medicine, Dentistry, Veterinary Studies
8. Applicants cannot apply for any other award or scholarship that may run concurrent with Scottish International Scholarship
9. Applicants who have previously received a British Government funded award or scholarhsip are not eligible to apply
10. Applicants are not currently working or studying in the UK

Applicant qualities:

• Ambition and drive  
•   Flexible and adaptable  
•   Innovative, creative and entrepreneurial  
•   A commitment to change and organisational development  
•   An ability to adapt to rapidly changing circumstances, not only in technical and professional terms but also culturally

How to apply

There is a single online application form for 2008 entry. The closing date for application is 14 March 2008. For more detailed information and online application, please visit the official website of Scottish International Scholarship. It contains all of the information on the scheme, selection criteria, guidelines, application forms etc. Find out more about what subjects are eligible.

British Council ( which operates as the Cultural and Education Section of the British Embassy in Beijing, and the Cultural and Education Section of the British Consulate-General in Shanghai, Guangzhou and Chongqing) is the only official channel in China mainland. Interviews for short listed candidates will be held in Cultural and Education Section of the British Embassy. Time will be confirmed later to shortlisted candidates.

Useful links:

Scottish Education
About Scotland
Scottish Government
Scottish Alumni Network

Contact us:

All enquiries should be directed to your closest British Council office:

Ms. Yang Haixia (Beijing)
Education Relations team, Cultural and Education Section of the British Embassy, 4th Floor, Tower 1, Landmark Building, 8 North Dongsanhuan Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing 100004.  

Tel: +86 (0)10 6590 6903-249
Fax: +86 (0)10 6590 0977

Email: Scholarships.Beijing@britishcouncil.org.cn

Ms. Yvonne Yang (Shanghai)
Cultural and Education Section of the British Consulate-General, 1st Floor Cross Tower, 318 Fuzhou Lu, Shanghai 200001

Tel: +86 (0)21 63912626-215
Fax: +86 (0)21 63912121

Email: Scholarships.Shanghai@britishcouncil.org.cn

Ms. Amy Liu (Guangzhou)
Cultural and Education Section of the British Consulate-General, 7th Floor, Teem Tower, 208 Tianhe Road, Guangzhou 510620
Tel: +86 (0)20 8510 3000
Fax: +86 (0)20 8510 3111

Email: Scholarships.Guangzhou@britishcouncil.org.cn

Customer Service Centre (Chongqing)
Cultural and Education Section of the British Consulate-General, Room 5-7, 28/F Metropolitan Tower, 68 Zourong Road, Yuzhong District, Chongqing 400010

Tel: +86 (0)23 63736888-9
Fax: +86 (0)23 63737898

Email: customerservice@britishcouncil.org.cn