Financial Technology: Spotcap Fintech Master's Scholarship 2019
Overview
Key Information
Running for its third consecutive year, the Spotcap Fintech Fellowship awards one UK-based master’s or MBA student with an £8k scholarship. Launched in 2017, the initiative aims to encourage aspiring individuals interested in a career in financial technology* — a relatively new sector which is increasingly struggling to attract qualified talent . More than 40 accredited UK-based universities have supported the initiative, including the University of Oxford, the University of Strathclyde and King's College London.
2019 AWARD DETAILS
Deadline: 15th August 2019
Study in: United Kingdom
Amount: £8,000 towards the cost of a master’s degree or MBA
Type of course: Taught, research, full-time and part-time programmes are all eligible
Year of study: 2019/2020
Field of study: Fintech-related subject (e.g. finance, business, management, engineering, computer science)
Number of scholarships available: One
*Financial technology, or 'fintech', describes an evolving industry at the intersection of finance and technology. Fintechs typically use technology to offer existing financial services in a more efficient or cost-effective way. Architects of innovation, fintechs are behind products like blockchain and contactless payments.
Funding
The successful candidate will receive £8,000 towards the cost of tuition fees.
Closing date: 15 August 2019
Running for its third consecutive year, the Spotcap Fintech Fellowship awards one UK-based master’s or MBA student with an £8k scholarship. Launched in 2017, the initiative aims to encourage aspiring individuals interested in a career in financial technology* — a relatively new sector which is increasingly struggling to attract qualified talent . More than 40 accredited UK-based universities have supported the initiative, including the University of Oxford, the University of Strathclyde and King's College London.
2019 AWARD DETAILS
Deadline: 15th August 2019
Study in: United Kingdom
Amount: £8,000 towards the cost of a master’s degree or MBA
Type of course: Taught, research, full-time and part-time programmes are all eligible
Year of study: 2019/2020
Field of study: Fintech-related subject (e.g. finance, business, management, engineering, computer science)
Number of scholarships available: One
*Financial technology, or 'fintech', describes an evolving industry at the intersection of finance and technology. Fintechs typically use technology to offer existing financial services in a more efficient or cost-effective way. Architects of innovation, fintechs are behind products like blockchain and contactless payments.
Funding
The successful candidate will receive £8,000 towards the cost of tuition fees.
Closing date: 15 August 2019
Deadline
Application will close on 15 August 2019
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