Beyond Borders Bursary
University of the Arts London
About this opportunity
The Beyond Borders Bursary of £28,000 each are available to 2 Home students accepted on any MA course at London College of Communication, University of the Arts London.
The Beyond Borders scholarship was established through The Refugee Journalism Project. This initiative supports displaced journalists and media professions to re-start their careers in the UK.
Applications are welcome from those who are in financial hardship and those who will benefit from postgraduate studies to realise their full potential.
Level of Study
- Master’s - Taught
Other levels of study
A bursary of £28,000 each will provide a contribution towards tuition fees, course costs and living expenses. Tuition fees will be paid directly from the award into the University’s Tuition Fees account. Living expense and course costs payments will be paid in termly instalments to the award recipient.
Eligibility
Refugee status, Humanitarian protection, Limited or Discretionary Leave to Remain (private/family life), Indefinite Leave to Remain, Other
Other eligibility criteria
Permanent residency
Additional notes about eligibility criteria
To be eligible for the Beyond Borders Bursary students must be:
• Considered a Home student for tuition fee purposes
AND
• Accepted on any full-time MA course at London College of Communication, UAL
starting in September 2023
AND
• Living within commuting distance (maximum travel time of an hour) of London College of
Communication
AND
• A refugee OR from a forced migration background
AND
• Have ONE of the following statuses:
o indefinite or definite leave to remain
o refugee status
o humanitarian protection
o permanent residency
What is included in this opportunity?
- Partial bursary (study costs and partial living costs)
Additional notes about support provided
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Types of study available
- Full-time
- Face-to-face
Other types of study
A bursary of £28,000 each will provide a contribution towards tuition fees, course costs and living expenses. Tuition fees will be paid directly from the award into the University’s Tuition Fees account. Living expense and course costs payments will be paid in termly instalments to the award recipient.
Additional details about application process
Applications for this scholarship must be made by filling in an online application form via the
funding tab in the UAL Student Portal: UAL Portal – Login (arts.ac.uk)
In addition to the online application form, you will need to upload the following supplementary
materials:
1. An electronic portfolio uploaded on the Student Portal containing one PDF document
[20MB maximum] which should be an example of what you consider to be your best work
for the Selection Panel to review.
2. A copy of your most up to date Curriculum Vitae (CV) or Résumé (uploaded to the student
portal)
3. Evidence of your household income (uploaded to the student portal)
4. Evidence of medical condition (if applicable)
5. Evidence of financial hardship* (if applicable)
More information provided in the guidance notes: The Beyond Borders Bursary Guidance Notes 2023-24 (PDF 162KB)
Number of places available
2
Is this opportunity available for individuals outside of the UK?
No
For further questions contact the scholarship provider
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