The Al-Maktoum Hamdan Bin Rashid Scholarship, offered at the University of Dundee for the academic year 2024/25, aims to support postgraduate students pursuing specific courses related to Islamic finance.

This scholarship opportunity supports postgraduate international students interested in Islamic finance studies at the University of Dundee, fostering academic excellence and global collaboration.

Applicants don’t need a separate application form for this opportunity. Eligibility is assessed by the Scholarships team based on course admission application and scholarship status. However, applicants may need to submit a personal statement to support their application.

Key Details and Dates:

• Application Deadline: July 31, 2024, at 23:59 (UK time)
• Starting Date: September 1, 2024
• Funding Type: Partially Funded
• Host Institution: University of Dundee
• Organizer: Al-Maktoum College Dundee
• Eligible Countries: Various Countries, including Afghanistan (listed in detail)
• Eligible Gender: Male/Female
• Target Group: Postgraduate students starting their courses in September 2024 or January 2025
• Field: Courses related to Islamic finance
• Study Level: Postgraduate
• Number of Opportunity: 8 scholarships available (4 for September 2024 starts, 4 for January 2025 starts)
• Host Country: United Kingdom

Benefits and Financial Aids

You can benefit from the scholarship as follows:

• Each scholarship is worth £6,000, paid in 10 monthly installments £600 after enrollment.
• The award is not deducted from the tuition fee balance and is directly deposited into the recipient’s UK bank account.

Eligibility Criteria

You should fulfill these requirements to be eligible for the Maktoum Hamdan Bin Rashid Scholarship:

• Must have a conditional or unconditional offer to study specific courses related to Islamic finance:
  • International Business and Islamic Finance MSc
  • Islamic Banking and Finance MSc
  • Islamic Banking, Finance, and International Business MSc
  • Islamic Finance MSc
• Course commencement should be in September 2024.
• The University of Dundee Global Excellence Scholarship or its equivalent must have been awarded.
• Must hold ‘International’ fee status.

How to apply?

• Application details are available to eligible applicants; applicants don’t need a separate scholarship application.
• The scholarship team will assess the eligibility and notify eligible applicants.
• The team uses information from course applications & scholarship status to determine eligibility.
• Contact [email protected] if not contacted by the Scholarships Team.
• Ensure you have received an unconditional before July 31, 2024, for September 2024 starters.

Apply For Admission

Further details and information regarding the Al-Maktoum Hamdan Bin Rashid Scholarship are available on the University of Dundee website.

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