26 Mar, 2010
[Europe/UK] University of Westminster Undergraduate Scholarships 2010 for EU/UK and International Students
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You can apply for a scholarship at the University of Westminster if you have been offered either a conditional or unconditional place but please note that you must apply for the scholarship before your course starts.
If, however, you are an undergraduate UK/EU student who started your course under the new tuition fee regime then there are a number of progression scholarships that can be awarded to you at the end of your first year at the University.
Scholarships are awarded on one or more of the following criteria:
- Academic excellence
- Financial need
- Development potential (for international students)
All other scholarships are only awarded before you start your course.
As different scholarships use different criteria, please check that you meet the appropriate criteria for the scholarship you are applying for. Scholarships usually pay for all or part of the tuition fee, and some include other costs such as accommodation, flights and living expenses.
The University of Westminster offers the following undergraduate scholarships:
- Scholarships for UK/EU students
- Undergraduate UK/EU section
- Progression Scholarships and Westminster Careers Awards
- Scholarships for international students
SCHOLARSHIPS FOR UK/EU STUDENTS
Gold and Silver Scholarships
The University has a generous scholarship scheme for UK/EU students. Our gold level scholarships are worth £12,000 over three years and our silver scholarships are worth £6,000 over three years.
All scholarships will be paid as tuition fee costs, except in cases where the award exceeds the cost of the fees, where the excess will be paid as a cheque. All cheques will be made available in January 2011.
The scholarship is guaranteed for the first year, but subject to satisfactory academic progress for subsequent years.
The scholarships are for any undergraduate course in the University. These are open to all applicants. For half of the available scholarships, priority will be given to you if you are from our associate and partner colleges and schools.
Typically, a gold level scholarship is set at 3 As at A level, or equivalent qualification, and silver level is set at 3 Bs at A level, or equivalent qualification. Please note this academic criterion is not absolute, and other factors such as financial need, difficulties overcome, being the first in your family to attend university and your supporting statement will be taken into consideration. The average entry qualifications for particular courses will also be a consideration.
Deadline: 02 April 2010.
Please note courses in the School of media, arts and design have a later deadline of 23rd April.
Scholarships for Students with Disabilities
In line with its commitment to providing education for all, the University has a number of scholarships available for you if you have achieved academic excellence in spite of severe disabilities. These will be at gold or silver level, and you must have an offer of a place on a full-time undergraduate course at the University. These scholarships will not take into account any other funding you may have from other sources.
Deadline: 02 April 2010.
PROGRESSION SCHOLARSHIPS AND WESTMINSTER CAREERS AWARDS
Maud Tyler Scholarship
Dr Maud Tyler, who retired as Deputy Vice-Chancellor in December 2006 after 35 years at the University, has made a generous donation. This scholarship will be available to you if you are applying for the progression or career awards scholarships, and have a specific or hidden disability.
Amount:£4,000 per annum, £3,000 available as tuition fee waiver plus £1,000 towards living costs.
Eligibility: You must be a year 1 University of Westminster UK/EU student applying for the progression or career awards scholarships, and have a specific or hidden disability.
Deadline: 31 August 2010.
The University is pleased to be associated with the Helena Kennedy Foundation, and will make a number of awards to those of you coming through this route. The Helena Kennedy Foundation exists to tackle injustice and social exclusion through education, by supporting you if you are disadvantaged and come from further and adult education sectors to complete your studies and move on successfully into employment.
For further information email the Helena Kenedy Foundation at enquiries@hkf.org.uk or see http://www.hkf.org.uk
Care Leavers Scholarship
Care leavers have a less than 1% participating ratio in higher education. The university has developed new scholarships specifically for care leavers to encourage them to take up the opportunity of a University education. Up to 10 scholarships of £4,000 or £2,000, depending on academic achievements will be available for care leavers for London boroughs. Care leavers from outside London will also be considered sympathetically for our Gold and Silver scholarships.
Eligibility: Students must be holding the offer of a place on an undergraduate course at the university and must have recently been in the care of their local authorities. Priority will be given to students from London boroughs but we encourage all care leavers to apply for these scholarships. Scholarships will be of £4,000 or £2,000 per annum subject to previous academic achievements.
Reid Scholarship for Biosciences
Following a generous donation from Guildford Academic Associates a £1000 cash award is available for women who wish to study biosciences. Applicants must be U.K. citizens, the first in their family to attend university and be academically excellent. Applications must reach the scholarships office by 31st August 2010.
Organ Scholarship
The University has two historic cinema organs. We are looking for students who can play the organ to use these on a regular basis to keep them in good order. The successful applicant will be expected to play each instrument at least weekly. A cash award of £2,000 per annum is available to the successful candidate. Students should supply details of their ability and achievements as a musician. Students may apply at anytime for this scholarship but priority will be given to early applicants.
Writing London – Creative Writing Competition
The School of Social Sciences, Humanities and Languages and the department of English, Linguistics and Cultural Studies at the University of Westminster are pleased to announce the Writing London Competition. This writing context is open to all UK and EU sixth-form secondary school/FE college students. The winner will receive:
- A conditional offer to study Creative Writing at the University of Westminster subject to the candidate’s meeting entry requirements and qualifications.
- A scholarship worth £4000 (comprising a first-year fee-waiver scholarship + cash prize).
- Publication of winning piece in PaleFire.
All entries will be in English and not exceed 1500 words (one entry per person). Entries may include short fiction, poetry, drama and non-fiction. The competition invites students to explore the wide range of material that London offers to the creative writer: all entries should bear links to the city of London. Each year the Writing London competition will invite schools to explore a different theme. The theme for 2009 -10 is: Food.
Please send typed entries (double-spaced, 12 font size) accompanied by a Writing London Competition cover sheet along with your portfolio submission to:
Joe Marshall
Admissions and Marketing
j.marshall@westminster.ac.uk
Ext. 2392
For any further queries about this competition you may also email: M.Germana@westminster.ac.uk. Please note that by entering the competition you accept the terms and conditions of the University of Westminster’s Scholarship and Bursaries regulations, further information and Writing London cover sheet may be found on www.wmin.ac.uk/page-12263. The entries will be judged by a Committee of scholars and writers at the University of Westminster. The Committee’s decision is final and no appeal will be taken into consideration.
Entries for the competition will need to be submitted by 31st May 2010.
SCHOLARSHIPS FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Full International Scholarships
Amount: Full tuition fee waivers, accommodation, living expenses and flights to and from London. The scholarship will be renewed each year, subject to satisfactory academic progress.
Eligibility:You must be an international student from a developing country and hold an offer for a full-time undergraduate degree at the University.
Criteria: Academic excellence, development potential and financial need.
Deadline: 31 May 2010.
Diplomatic Scholarships
Amount:65% fee waivers.
Eligibility: These scholarships are available to you if you are a child of diplomats from developing countries, whose countries are unable to contribute to the fees. Your parent in the diplomatic post must be based in the UK, and you must hold an offer for a full-time undergraduate degree at the University. The scholarship is for the length of the course (3 or 4 years) and is subject to satisfactory academic progress.These scholarships are limited in number and are competitive.
Criteria: Academic excellence.
Deadline:31 May 2010.
Ken Bird Memorial Scholarship
Ken Bird was formerly Chair of the University’s Technology and Design Department. This scholarship reflects Ken’s interest in South Asia as well as his desire to help provide educational opportunities for women. The family of Ken Bird will take an active role in the choice and welfare of the scholar. The scholarship is awarded jointly with International Students House.
Amount:Full tuition fee waiver and accommodation at International Students House.
Eligibility: Preference will be given to you if you are a female student from India or Sri Lanka and hold an offer for a full-time undergraduate degree in a technology based subject. The scholarship will be renewed each year based on your academic performance.
Criteria: Academic excellence and financial need.
Deadline: 31 May 2010.
Part Fee Waiver Scholarships
The University offers a number of part scholarships (£2,000 fee waiver) to you if you are an exceptionally well qualified student from outside the UK/EU.
These will be for each year of the undergraduate degree, subject to satisfactory academic progress. In the case of courses with a placement year, no scholarship is payable in that year as the University does not charge fees.
Amount: £2,000 fee waivers.
Eligibility:You must be an international student and hold an offer for a full-time undergraduate degree at the University.
Criteria: Academic excellence.
Deadline: 31 May 2010.
University of Westminster and Scindia School (India) Scholarship
Amount: Full tuition fee waiver and accommodation at International Students House.
Eligibility: You must be a scholarship recipient from Scindia School, India, and hold an offer for a full-time undergraduate degree at the University of Westminster. The scholarship will be renewed each year based on your academic performance.
Criteria: Academic excellence, developmental potential and financial need.
Deadline: 31 May 2010.
EHWLC International Business Programme Progression Scholarship
This scholarship will be for each year of your undergraduate degree, subject to satisfactory academic progress. In the case of courses with a placement year no scholarship is payable in that year as the University does not charge fees.
Amount: £2,000 fee reduction
Eligibility: You must be an International student (non-EU) on the International business programme at Ealing Hammersmith and West London College and hold an offer (conditional or unconditional) of a full time undergraduate degree at the University of Westminster.
Criteria: Academic excellence
Deadline: 31 May 2010
Undergraduate scholarships application Guidelines
The website addresses most questions that might arise while applying for scholarships: www.westminster.ac.uk/scholarships . Please read it carefully and only contact the Scholarships Office if the information you require is not there. Apply only for scholarships if you are holding an offer (conditional or unconditional) of a place on a course at the University of Westminster.
Please check individual scholarships for deadlines.
The application must be word processed and if not then reasons for being unable to do so given.
The scholarships procedure is separate from your admissions application. Therefore, please make sure that you send in a separate application to the Scholarships Office accompanied with the following documents in this order:
- Your statement of support (This is section B of the application form)
- A copy of your offer letter or UCAS confirmation letter
- A copy of your IELTS/TOEFL result. These are English language qualifications, and you are only required to submit this if you are an international or European applicant.
- A copy of your results achieved so far in your most recent/current academic study (e.g., As/A Level, access course or BTEC results achieved so far)
- A reference letter for your scholarship application
Please attach all supporting documentation and submit by the deadline to the following address:
Scholarships Office
University of Westminster
32-38 Wells Street
London W1T 3UW
United Kingdom
Emailed or faxed application forms will NOT be accepted. The form needs to be posted by you to reach the Scholarships Office before the deadline. Please note that applications sent or received after the deadline will not be considered.
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