I wouldn't do a tourist visa for this.  Not only is it illegal, but if you 
are considering working while you are in school there, you cannot do so with 
a tourist visa.  You will need a student visa for any kind of paid work and 
I think you also need it to be eligible for the National Health Service.  If 
you have already received an unconditional offer to attend your UK 
university, then you should be receiving information from them regarding 
requirements for entering the country, including proof of housing and 
funding.  As for scholarships, there are few available to US students, but I 
would suggest checking with the International Affairs office at your new 
university (some schools have their own scholarships) and with the 
government's international student site (http://www.ukcosa.org.uk/).  The 
international student site has everything from finances to scholarships to 
entrance requirements.  It is an excellent resource.

Good Luck,
Stacy

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Adrienne DeAngelis" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Monday, 14 March, 2005 21:11
Subject: Re: International Scholarships or Grants Available?


>   Write to your new institution and ask if they have any information on
> anything that might be available.  Realize that the Brits regard U.S.
> students as providers of income and are not always inclined to be
> helpful.  Realize that when you enter the country you will likely be
> asked to provide proof of your ability to support yourself for the
> period of your studies.  You may prefer to investigate entering on a
> tourist visa if you will not have all your funds to hand by the
> beginning of the academic year (you'll have to leave the UK at the end
> of each term for a few days at least and then re-enter) .  Don't tell
> the school or UK Customs that that is what you're doing.
>   You should have applied for a Fulbright, but it's too late now. Take a
> look at my Web site, address below.  Ask relatives for loans. Borrow
> student loans. Even if you live modestly, you will need every dime you
> can find.  It is really rough to be stuck overseas with no money.
> Working is not an option; even if you can find a job it is most likely
> that the time it requires will take away from your studies.
>   The U.S. is filled with excellent M.A. programs in art history.
> Consider enrolling in a U.S. M.A./Ph.D. program--study here for two
> years or so, do well, and earn a fellowship to study in the U.K. as an
> ABD, when you won't be at the mercy of an unfamiliar and not always
> supportive system.
>
> Adrienne DeAngelis, Editor
> Resources in Art History for Graduate Students
> (http://members.efn.org/~acd/resources.html)
> [log in to unmask]
>
>
>> Hello everyone,
>> I plan on going to London this Fall to receive my Master's Degree in Art
>> History.  Does anyone know of any overseas scholarships or grants?  This
>> is
>> going to be quite expensive, so I'll take all the advice I can get!
>> Thank you, and please reply back only to my e-mail address at
>> [log in to unmask]
>> Thanks!
>> AMG
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