Background to Scholarship

"Will Light became head of the Department of Mathematics at the University of Leicester in 1991. Under his guidance the department became one of the best research departments in the UK, and has continued to grow since his death in 2002. The excellent reputation of the Department in teaching followed from his fine example, and is testimony to the care he took with all his students. Will had great vision, and initiated the development of the MSc in Financial Mathematics and Computation at Leicester. His ex-PhD student, Dr Henry Wayne, from Citigroup now supervises internships of students on the degree. This demonstrates the loyalty that Will commanded. In honour of his contributions to this degree and to all of the Department's activities we have initiated the Will Light Scholarship for Home/EU students on the MSc in Financial Mathematics and Computation. This prestigious scholarship is worth £3000, and will be awarded only to a student of outstanding quality." - Professor Jeremy Levesley, Head of Department

Scholarship Details

For the 2011/12 intake a single Will Light Scholarship of £3000 (towards the reduction of tuition fees) will be offered to an exceptional UK/EU applicant on a competitive basis. This scholarship is available by application only, with applications welcomed before 27th May 2011.

To be considered for this scholarship an applicant should already possess an offer (conditional or unconditional) for a place on the programme.  In addition you are required to write a letter addressing why you should be considered for this prestigious scholarship.

Please send this letter of support to:

MSc Admissions (Financial Mathematics)
Department of Mathematics
University of Leicester
University Road
Leicester LE1 7RH
UK

The scholarship panel will make its decision by 15th June 2011 and the selected applicant will be informed shortly after this. It is expected that if offered the applicant should firmly accept the offer no later than the 15th July 2011.

This scholarship cannot be combined with any other scholarship/fee reduction offered by the Department or University. 

For more information about other means of funding your studies please see funding opportunities