Bowman Scholarship for Forced Migrants
University College London
About this opportunity
What is the Scholarship for?
> TO ENROL in a one-year pre-undergraduate preparation course at UCL, the UPC, with a full tuition fee waiver and a campus pack support for your living costs
> TO GET SUPPORT for your UCAS and Sanctuary Scholarships applications
> TO PREPARE for your future undergraduate degree with modules in Academic English, Academic Research and Methods and subject-specific modules * Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, History, Politics, Geography, Economics, History of Art, Literature, Philosophy and Classical Civilisation
> TO GET a qualification which is recognised by all UK universities for undergraduate studies
What is the Scholarship?
Value: full UPC tuition fees, Campus Pack, UCAS application support, Sanctuary Scholarships application support for undergraduate progression
Number of awards: 2 scholarships
Available to: prospective UPC students from forced migration backgrounds living in London or the Greater London area
Level: pre-undergraduate
Selection criteria: educational, personal and financial circumstances, as well as academic background and potential
Application opening date: 15 February 2023
Application closing date: 15 June 2023
Result: by 1 August 2023
Level of Study
- Foundation
- Pre-university
Eligibility
Asylum seeker, Refugee status, Humanitarian protection, Temporary refugee permission, Limited or Discretionary Leave to Remain (private/family life), Indefinite Leave to Remain, Ukraine schemes
Additional notes about eligibility criteria
Eligibility
- You are a forced migrant living in the UK
- You do not have a qualification that allows you to apply for direct entry for undergraduate study
- You are living in London or able to (without prejudice to your Home office statutory requirements)
- You can support yourself for accommodation and living costs in London for the academic year on the UPC
- You know what degree you wish to study and have started to prepare for it or have received some education in it
- You are in financial need
What is included in this opportunity?
- Fee Waiver (no fees)
- Study costs (books, travel, etc.)
- Application support and advice
- English language provision
Types of study available
- Face-to-face
Additional details about application process
Application
Application Form
- Apply online (on our website not via UCAS)
- Add your high school or university transcripts (if available)
- An English language qualification (if available)
- A reference (from a teacher or other)
- A personal statement
Documents to prove your status, your address and your financial circumstances
Entrance tests
- Take 1 or 2 (online): 22 April or 1 July
- Prepare using the practice tests online
Interview
Selection
- You will be informed if you are selected after the interview
- You will need to make sure you fill the additional eligibility criteria (proof of financial support and housing in London for the academic year)
- A panel will review all applications
- Final decisions by 1 August
Number of places available
2
Is this opportunity available for individuals outside of the UK?
Yes
For further questions contact Raphaela Armbruster
Call Us
+44 (0)203 987 2678
Email Us
clie-bowmanscholarship@ucl.ac.uk
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