Are you a female-identifying student aspiring to pursue postgraduate studies in Finance? The Megabuyte Scholarship, valued at up to £15,000, is designed to support one ambitious student with the goal of improving gender representation in the finance sector. Here’s everything you need to know about this opportunity, including its benefits, eligibility criteria, and application process.
About the Megabuyte Scholarship
The Megabuyte Scholarship, supported by Ian Spence, founder and Chairman of Megabuyte, provides funding to UK students who are beginning their MSc Finance studies in January 2025. This scholarship recognizes the underrepresentation of women in the finance industry and aims to foster gender diversity by empowering female finance professionals of the future.
Scholarship Benefits
The Megabuyte Scholarship offers significant financial support for eligible students. The scholarship provides up to £10,000 towards tuition fees, with an additional cash bursary of up to £5,000 to cover other expenses. It is exclusively available to postgraduate students who are new, full-time enrollees in their first year of study. The scholarship applies specifically to the MSc Finance program, making it a tailored opportunity for those pursuing advanced studies in this field.
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the Megabuyte Scholarship, applicants must:
- Identify as female.
- Hold a firm offer to study a full-time MSc Finance course beginning January 2025.
- Be a UK student (English, Scottish, Welsh, or Northern Irish) with a UK Student Support Number.
- Self-fund the course, whether through a student loan or personal/family contributions. (Course fees paid by businesses, charities, or other organizations are not eligible.)
- Demonstrate a commitment to working in the finance research sector.
Provide evidence of a gross income of £25,000 or less in the 2023/24 financial year, using documents such as:
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- P60s
- Student Finance Entitlement Letters
- Self-employment tax returns
Apply here: https://www.mmu.ac.uk/study/scholarships/apply/megabuyte-scholarship.
Deadline
Don’t miss this chance to advance your Finance career with the support of the Megabuyte Scholarship. Applications close on 1 January 2025.