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UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER  INTERNATIONAL POSTGRADUATE TAUGHT MERIT SCHOLARSHIP

LOCATION: United Kingdom

In recognition of the high standard of applications which they receive for their Masters degrees they are delighted to offer an international merit scholarship.

This merit-based scholarship, worth at least £3,000 per year, is offered to international-fee-paying students applying for a postgraduate taught degree at the University of Leicester. A higher-level award of £5,000 will be made to applicants demonstrating exceptional academic performance.

This scholarship is for students starting their course in September 2024 and January 2025.

ELIGIBILITY:

You must be classified as an international student for fee purposes.

You must be starting a full-time, campus-based Master’s course or PGCE commencing in September 2024 or January 2025.

The fee discount will be calculated on the basis of the standard tuition fee for each year of your course.

The scholarship will not apply for periods of industrial placement or overseas exchange, resit years or if you suspend your studies for any reason.

In accordance with scholarship guidelines, students are allowed to hold only one University of Leicester scholarship. If you are awarded more than one scholarship, you will only receive the higher value award.

If you currently have a conditional offer of a place at the University, you will still need to fulfil any conditions stated on your offer letter.

There is no need to apply for this scholarship. Eligible students will be automatically considered. If successful, you will be notified when you submit your final results.

BENEFIT:

This scholarship rewards academic achievement:

Successful achievement of their entry requirements – £3,000

Achievement of an Undergraduate degree equivalent to a UK first class degree – £5,000

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DELL TECHNOLOGIES STEM ASPIRE MENTORSHIP PROGRAM 

Application Deadline: October 1st, 2024

LOCATION: Ireland

STEM Aspire is a female mentorship program connecting 2nd year college students to mentors within Dell Technologies. Its aim is to encourage and empower enthusiastic students studying STEM based degrees to have rewarding careers in the technology sector. ​Potential areas include Computer Science, Software Engineering, BIS, Networking, Cyber Security, IT Management, or related fields.

ELIGIBILITY:

As a female studying a STEM course in 2nd Year at 3rd level education, you qualify for the program

Apply to this posting by October 1st, 2024

Upload your CV, covering the areas below: 

Your name, college and college course.

What area of technology you are most interested in.

Why you are interested in a mentoring program with Dell Technologies.

Successful applicants will receive a link to complete a short video interview (e.g., describe yourself, your interests, your college course, etc.)

What is expected from you?

Engagement with your mentor at least once a month (virtually or in person, to be decided by each mentee/mentor pair)

Participation in events run by the programme, including on-site events at our Dell offices (there will be 3-4 events throughout the year)

After your application, you will receive a separate communication with more details on the next steps and the structure of the mentoring program no later than October 11th.

If you are selected for the programme, you will be expected (in person or virtually) to meet with your mentor (in person or virtually) on a frequent basis (i.e., a minimum of once per month for the duration of the programme)

BENEFIT:

Opportunity to work with a mentor and engage in frequent 1-to-1 meetings whereby you can further enhance your understanding of the IT industry and gain insight into your mentors’ career/role.

Acquire an understanding of technical careers in Dell Technologies. 

Opportunity to meet and network with successful women in Dell Technologies and fellow mentees. 

Preparation for intern and graduate applications (e.g., CV and Interview Preparation, LinkedIn presence, etc).

Possibility for paid Summer Internship upon completion of the program and continue your career journey for your 3rd year placement and further. 

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