Are you a permanent resident of China, India, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand or Singapore who would like to study for a Masters in Scotland?

The Scottish Executive is offering 22 scholarships for students from these countries during the academic year 2006/7. The scholarships are available for courses at any Scottish higher education institution and applications for science and technology and creative industries will be given priority.

Why study in Scotland?
Each year thousands of students from around the world choose to study in Scotland. They choose Scotland for its culture, diversity, opportunity, creativity, community and confidence and because Scottish education enjoys a reputation for unsurpassed quality throughout the world.

In Scotland, the pursuit of academic excellence is a fundamental belief. Over centuries we have developed a unique education system that is recognised as being one of the best in the world.

As our reputation for innovators and pioneers grows, tens of thousands of students from all over the world gather here to learn and share in our success.

Find out more about studying in Scotland on the Education UK Scotland website.

What does the scholarship cover?
The scholarship covers the tuition fees, return economy airfare and a living allowance.

The following subject areas will be given priority:

• science and technology
• creative industries (including arts, design and culture).

The course must be:

• a Masters programme of not more than 12 months
• based in a Scottish higher education institution
• during the academic year 2006/7.

For more information contact your local British Council office.

The Scottish International Scholarship Programme is funded by the Scottish Executive and managed by the British Council.

Website: www.scotlandscholarship.com