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Eligible Degrees

Masters

Funding Type

Partial Funding · GBP 2,000

Eligible Courses

Information Science & Library Science

Eligible Nationalities

Open to all nationals

Can Be Taken At

City St George's, University of London (City University of London)

Provider

City St George's, University of London (City University of London)

Last Verified On

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Overview

Background:

Alex McVitty studied for an MSc Information Science degree at City, University of London in 1997/98. Tragically Alex died in a road accident whilst cycling to her work as a law librarian. As Alex had to fund herself through the course, combining study with part-time library jobs, her family and friends chose to establish a memorial fund to provide an annual award to help a student wishing to pursue a career in law librarianship.

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Applicant must be a full-time home or overseas student on the eligible programs and must have a demonstrable interest in law librarianship, legal information, or knowledge management.
  • Candidate must also be able to demonstrate financial need.

Value of the award:

This award provides financial assistance of £2,000 towards living expenses (paid over two terms).

How to apply?

Applications for the award should be made in a cover letter at the same time as an application for a place on the course.

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FAQs

  • Yes, you can secure an education loan to study abroad at City St George's, University of London (City University of London). Education loans are of two types — Collateral and non-collateral. Collateral includes either: Immovable property – a house or a flat or land (or) liquid security – an FD, or LIC or shares or bonds. Agricultural lands are not accepted by any bank for education loan.

    Public banks like SBI, BOB offer these types of education loans. There are many NBFCs who offer Non-collateral education loans. Apply for the best education loan to study abroad.
  • The deadline of Alex McVitty Memorial Award 2023 is Expired.
  • Alex McVitty Memorial Award 2023 is offered to Masters degree.
  • Alex McVitty Memorial Award 2023 is offered for Information Science & Library Science.
  • Alex McVitty Memorial Award 2023 is open for: Open to all nationals.
  • Alex McVitty Memorial Award 2023 is offered by City St George's, University of London (City University of London).
  • Alex McVitty Memorial Award 2023 covers Partial Funding, GBP 2,000.