The Westheimer Scholarship
About this opportunity
The Westheimer Scholarship will support young people to study for a first degree or professional qualification in the health or social care fields. The scholarship will pay home tuition fees*, and associated study costs. The specific amount awarded will be dependent on candidates’ individual circumstances and university location.
*The trust will help candidates who are successful at interview to request home fees from their chosen university. The final award of a Westheimer Scholarship will be dependent on successfully getting a home tuition fee offer.
Level of Study
- Undergraduate
Eligibility
Asylum seeker, Limited or Discretionary Leave to Remain, Other forms of sanctuary (including Calais Leave, Section 67 Leave, UASC leave and Stateless Leave)
Additional notes about eligibility criteria
You must:
Be 30 years old or younger.
Be an asylum seeker (or the dependent of an asylum seeker) who is awaiting a decision or appealing a decision for asylum from the UK Home Office; OR a person (or dependent of a person) who claimed asylum in the UK and has been granted Limited Leave to Remain or some other form of temporary status such as Calais Leave, Discretionary Leave to Remain, Section 67 leave, UASC leave.
Be a student wishing to pursue an undergraduate degree in social work, medicine, nursing, or related health or social care professions.
What is included in this opportunity?
- Fee Waiver (no fees)
- Full bursary (study costs and full living costs)
- Partial bursary (study costs and partial living costs)
- Study costs (books, travel, etc.)
Additional notes about support provided
Pastoral support will be provided to successful candidates.
Types of study available
- Face-to-face
Additional details about application process
Please read our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) document and Guidance Notes before beginning the online application form.
Please note that there is no advantage for students who submit their applications first, so please take your time and fill in applications carefully. Applications must be made using the online form; however, should you wish to prepare your answers, you can do so using the Word version of the form.
Is this opportunity available for individuals outside of the UK?
No
On-going opportunity
Yes
Schwab and Westheimer Trust
Published
24/01/2025
Contact Information
Name: Lydia Nyachieo
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