Postgraduate study

The US-UK Fulbright Commission, EducationUSA and US Embassy London would like to share ways they can support you, as you prepare to go to the States.

1. Survey & Facebook Group: Complete our survey on study abroad – and you could win one of three £500 scholarships toward your costs in the US! If you respond, you will also be invited to join a private Facebook group with other British students studying in the States this year. You could also be asked to become an EducationUSA Student Ambassador. As an ambassador, you would submit a couple photos and one article a month (easy!) describing your time in the States. The aim of this project is to inspire other British students to pursue study at an American university as well.
2. Online Pre-departure Guide: Hear from students who have already studied in the US. Learn how they made the most of their time abroad, and get practical tips on everything from packing and travelling to getting involved on campus and making friends. View the pre-departure guide.

For more information visit www.fulbright.org.uk/pre-departure.

There’s lots to consider when deciding whether postgraduate study is right for you; what course, where to study, how will you finance it? TARGETcourses has created some great resources to help you think your options through; Considering postgrad study. Don’t forget you can also book a careers discussion at LSE Careers to discuss your options (book via My Careers Service from 9:30am on the day you would like the appointment).

Apply for funding from FindAMasters & FindAPhD. The funding is open to students who wish to study a Masters degree or PhD at any institution across Europe, for both subject-specific and general (any subject) awards worth £500 & £1000 respectively. In addition, a bursary, which totals £9,000, is open to anyone wishing to begin Masters or PhD study in autumn 2012. More information at FindAMasters.com and FindAPhD.com.

Approximately 50 scholarships are awarded to UK citizens for academic work in any subject, at any accredited US university through the Fulbright Commission. As well as financial support students will be provided with the opportunity to have a transformative cultural and academic experience with support both during and after their Fulbright year. Apply from 1st August to 15th November. More information available at The US-UK Fulbright Awards.

If you’re considering starting postgraduate study in 2012 and are wondering how you will fund your studies then enter the TARGETcourses competition to win £2000. You must answer three questions to be in with a chance of securing this money and must apply by 15th June 2012. More information at TARGETcourses.co.uk.

Jonathan Jackson
Graduated: MSc Social Research Methods / PhD Psychology 2002
Occupation: Lecturer in Research Methodolog, LSE
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