Clélia Haji Ioannou Scholarship study at CASS Business School London

Clélia Haji Ioannou Scholarship is open for all international students holding a bachelor’s degree. The host university is CASS Business School London. The scholarship is being offered for MSc Shipping, Trade, and Finance. The prospective students may apply before or by the deadline of 20 May 2021.

The Clélia Haji-Ioannou Scholarship was established in 2019 by Clélia Haji-Ioannou and is given in honour of academic excellence, demonstration of financial need, and promise of continued growth. Ms Clélia Haji-Ioannou provides two scholarships to the value of £10,000 each to be offset against tuition fees. Since 2019, we have had two Scholars with a total donation of £20,000 pounds.

Clélia Haji Ioannou Scholarship

Eligibility Criteria

Eligible courses: MSc Shipping, Trade, and Finance
Geographical requirements: None
Academic requirements: Must be able to provide academic excellence.
Financial need: Must be able to demonstrate financial need.

Selection Procedure

Applications open in January 2021 and are accepted until the deadline.
Shortlisted applicants may be contacted for an interview or to supply further information.
Deadline: 20 May 2021
Decisions will be made over the summer, and applicants will be informed of the decision by email.

Application

In order to be considered for this scholarship you must have fully accepted a conditional or unconditional offer on our MSc Shipping, Trade and Finance degree. Any application submitted prior to an offer being made will be deleted without further notification.

Cass Master’s Application Guide

Checklist of supporting documents

Only online applications are accepted and the candidates must know that there is no application fee for any of the MSc programmes. Find below the document checklist.

Transcript/interim transcript
Final year module list (if currently studying)
Personal statement
CV
Confirmation of professional qualifications/exemptions/passes (if applicable)
English language test result (if applicable)
GMAT (if applicable)
References
A-Level certificates (if requested)

Please note we will require at least your transcript, personal statement, and CV to make a decision on your application.

Additional Choices

You may only submit one application. However, you may apply for up to three courses, in order of preference, in a single application. You will have the opportunity to select your second and third choices when applying. Please note that you may only be considered for three courses per academic year.

Please do not submit more than one application as it will be automatically withdrawn.

Application process

Once a your application is received, it is reviewed by an Admissions Panel, who consider applications on a case-by-case basis, and take a holistic approach, considering academic background, work experience, and any other relevant credentials included with an application, before making a formal decision. We aim to return a decision on an application as soon as possible, normally within 4-6 weeks from receiving a complete application.

Please note that we cannot comment on individual eligibility before you apply, and we can only process your application once it is fully complete, with all requested information received

Deadline

We have no set deadlines. We operate on a rolling admissions basis and close the courses when they are full. Some courses close as early as the beginning of May so early application is recommended. Imminent course closures will be notified on the website.

Because of the length of time required to apply for a student visa we will be unable to accept applications from overseas students requiring a student visa after mid-July 2021. If you apply after this date, or you do not submit all your supporting documents in time, your application may be deferred until the next academic year. We cannot guarantee a decision can be made in time to secure your visa. If you wish to discuss your individual circumstances please contact your Admissions Officer.

For a successful application to receive an unconditional status, all documents must be verified, so an original or certified copy of the degree transcript must be uploaded to the application form, or emailed to the relevant Admissions Officer upon request.

Re-applications

If you have applied to Cass previously and wish to reuse application materials, please contact your Admissions Officer with your reference number before submitting an application.

Deposits

If you have been offered a place on an MSc programme you will be asked to pay a non-refundable deposit to secure your place. This deposit must be paid before the deadline given on your offer letter. Your offer acceptance will only be finalised once the deposit payment has been received.

Deposits will only be returned in exceptional cases to applicants who have failed to meet the conditions of their offer, or to international students who were unable to obtain the necessary visas. This will be subject to presentation and assessment of valid documentation supporting the claim. Please see City, University of London’s deposit policy for more information.

The deposit for all full-time MSc programmes is £2,000. The deposit for all part-time programmes is £1,000. The deposit amount will be deducted from the first instalment of your tuition fees.

Please pay your deposit through the City, University of London online payment system, accessible via the Response Form link in your offer.

Students Visa application for international students

International students, including students from the European Economic Area / Switzerland who are not eligible for the EU Settlement Scheme, coming to study in the UK will need to apply for a Student visa which will allow them to study in the UK.

Please note that the final date for receiving MSc applications from overseas students requiring a Student visa is mid-July.

This is to ensure you have enough time to apply for and receive your visa before the start of the course on campus in London. After this date we recommend you contact the relevant Admissions Officer for further guidance.

Any international students requiring a Student visa who already hold a conditional offer should provide all their documentation to upgrade their offer by 1st August at the latest. If you have any queries about what documentation you need to provide, please contact your Admissions Officer.

Please ensure you read our Student visa guidance carefully to ensure that your visa application process goes smoothly. You should take particular care to ensure that you understand the financial requirements. City, University of London has a team of specialist international student advisers who can help with any questions you may have before and during your visa application process.

Please note: You will have to make a new Student visa application sponsored by City, University of London before you will be able to complete your registration and start studying with us towards your MSc degree on campus in London. If you have undertaken any previous study in the UK as a Student Route visa student of which you have not previously informed us, this may affect your eligibility for a Student visa and you should contact us immediately with further information.

The UK government regularly releases updated Student Visa Guidance. If a change is made that will impact on your Certificate of Acceptance for Studies (CAS), which is issued by the University and is required to apply for a Student visa, or visa application, you will be contacted by the University with further information about your next steps.

Masters Degree Entry Requirements

All of our MSc programmes require a good Bachelor’s degree. This usually means a UK 2.1 or above, or the equivalent from an overseas institution. Some MSc programmes require the previous study in particular subjects – you can find out more on the individual course pages.

If you are currently studying, you should provide:

An interim transcript showing your marks achieved to date
A list of modules that you are undertaking in your final year of study (if these are not listed on your degree transcripts).

English requirements

It is essential that all students have an excellent command of English as we welcome students from around 100 different nations to study with us here at Cass. In order to participate fully in the collaborative learning process, all students who have not previously studied in English must sit one of the approved English language tests listed below.