Hey, i'm from Ireland and i've been awarded a place on the MA in Music Business Management course in the University. It's within the School of Media, Art and Design.
I've emailed looking for confirmation that they have received my application and haven't received anything back even when I sent them my summer examination results. I'm not too sure about GPA's for anything other than the scholarships i've applied for but to get a Gold scholarship you need to have a 60% GPA to qualify. Silvers are either 50 or 55% GPA. I've applied for the:
Part Fees Waiver (£2K off fees)
Full Fees Waiver (Fees paid)
Full scholarship (Fees, accommodation, living expenses and flights)
These were the only ones available for EU members. I just about got in for the Gold scholarship but would have like to have gotten higher. Every scholarship is different. They look at academic excellence, personal development and financial need of the applicant. No idea what makes you an ideal candidate but i'm guessing someone with high academic grades, trying to make a space for themselves in their respective industries and would contribute to the University and to their country when they return home. Also someone who has been in receipt of a grant and/or student assistance fund would have a higher chance but at the end of the day, each scholarship only examines certain aspects of the student's life.
louderthanbells, it's strange that you received an email so early but well done!