Sheffield Hallam University is offering scholarships for Indian students worth

30,000 as part of the British Council's GREAT campaign

Mumbai, April 1st, 2015: Sheffield Hallam, one of the UK's largest universities, is offering six
scholarships worth 30,000 in partnership with the British Council, as part of the GREAT campaign
to encourage India's brightest students to study in the UK. It will allow Indian students to gain
professional skills and knowledge in a range of subjects which are in great demand from
employers across the world.
Six GREAT scholars will be selected to study MA Sports Journalism, MBA, MSc Automation and
Control Robotics, MSc Technical Architecture, MSc Advancing Physiotherapy Practice and BSc
Tourism and Hospitality Management (first year of study only) in Sheffield in the UK in September
2015.
Each scholarship is worth 5,000 and will be awarded to students who demonstrate high levels of
academic, personal or professional achievements on their application form. The last date to apply
for this scholarship is June 30 th 2015 applicants must hold an offer for the relevant course to
apply for a scholarship.
Sudha Mary Toppo, regional head for South Asia, Sheffield Hallam University said, "We work
closely with employers and professional organisations to ensure our courses are developing the
skills which are required in business and industry.
"We invite applications for our GREAT scholarships and look forward to welcoming another group
of high-achieving scholars to the UK in September."
In 2014/15, Sheffield Hallam offered GREAT scholarships in sports courses. Winning
GREAT scholar Achyut, from Mumbai, said, "I wanted to study in the UK and when I searched
for sports management, Sheffield Hallam came out among the top courses in the world. The
contacts and partnerships that the department has makes it a really attractive choice."
About Sheffield Hallam University: Sheffield Hallam University dates back to 1843 and is one of the most
progressive universities in the United Kingdom. Sheffield Hallam is currently offering 750+ courses to
35,000 students including more than 4,000 international students from more than 100 different
countries. Sheffield Hallam also has collaborations with several Indian Universities including Vidyalankar
School of Technology, Mumbai, Symbiosis International University, Pune, Gautam Buddha University,
Greater Noida, Delhi, Christ University, Bangalore, Techno India NJR, Udaipur, Bhagwant Group of
Institution, Jaipur, TAPMI, Manipal, and seeks to develop a global and pioneering mindset in its students
For more information about Sheffield Hallam University and applying for GREAT scholarships, contact
Sheffield Hallam's New Delhi office by emailing india@shu.ac.uk or calling +91 (0)11 23706239- 41.
Full terms and conditions for the GREAT scholarships are available here.
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