INTERNATIONAL AMBASSADOR
SCHOLARSHIP
The University of West London (UWL) is proud to be offering up to 50 scholarships worth up to £5,000 for international applicants applying to start in January 2018. Please see www.uwl.ac.uk/intscholarship for more details.
The International Ambassador Scholarship is intended to recognise and provide financial support for outstanding students who wish to act as ambassadors for UWL.
As an ambassador you will be an active representative of the University. You will be expected to participate in current and future promotional activities, and as such, will be interviewed and photographed by our marketing department. The scholar will also contribute from time to time in the promotion of the University by supporting events organised for scholars, and events organised by the International Office. The scholar agrees no payment will be made for their participation in promotional activities. The scholar assigns to the University any intellectual property or other rights which are created as part of the promotional material. The University reserves the right to revoke the scholarship in the event the scholar is not fulfilling the requirements of the role.
There are five sections of this form to be completed in full. By submitting this form you are agreeing to our scholarship terms. If any sections are incomplete, this form will not be considered.
You will only be able to apply for a scholarship if you meet the eligibility criteria (see below).
We are looking for exceptional candidates who have a proven academic and achievement record and who will make a major contribution to our university and to the wider global community.
Eligibility criteria
The International Ambassador Scholarship will be awarded on a competitive basis to candidates who demonstrate enthusiasm and the ability to be an excellent international student ambassador.
Applicants must be:
• An offer holder for an undergraduate or postgraduate course at UWL, to commence study in January 2018. This means, you must have already applied for a course of study at this University and you must have already received an official offer from one of our Admissions Officers
• A self-funded overseas full fee-paying paying student (please note: EU applicants are not eligible).
Next steps
• Complete the scholarship application form and submit no later than 5pm GMT on Sunday the 19th of November 2017.
• A decision will be made by Friday 24th November 2017 and successful recipients will be notified by e-mail.
For further information please e-mail
Please complete all the following sections
1. Personal Details
University of West London Student ID number:
(This ID number is quoted on your offer letter. If you haven’t received an offer letter yet you will need to wait for an offer before applying for this scholarship)
Course applied for:
Title (Mr/Mrs/Ms/Miss/Dr): Gender: Male Female
First name:
Surname / family name:
Date of birth:
Nationality:
Home address:
E-mail:
Telephone number (include country code):
Mobile number (include country code):
2. Academic Background
Please give brief details of your academic history from High School and above.
Name of institution / Subjects / Qualification and grade / From(MM/YY) / To
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3. Extra-curricular activities and interests
Please give details of any extra-curricular activities and interests that you pursue in your free time which you feel support your application. We are interested in the skills and qualities you have gained from your extra-curricular activities, which you believe will make you a good student ambassador for the University. Please use a maximum of 500 words.
4. Reference
Please give the details of a referee e.g. a teacher who taught you. We may contact the referee to ask whether they think you would be a good recipient for the scholarship. Please seek permission from the referee before giving their details.
Referee’s name:
Address:
E-mail:
Telephone (incl. country and area code):
What is their relationship to you?
5. Scholarship support statement
It is important for you to fully complete this section to support your application. Maximum 300 words for each question answer.
5.1 Please specify three opportunities where the University of West London could be effectively promoted in your country.
5.2 Please specify how you will support the University as a student ambassador to achieve the three opportunities you have outlined above.
5.3 How will you continue to promote the work of the University once you have completed your studies?
5.4 Please give three reasons why you consider yourself to be a worthwhile candidate who should receive the scholarship.
Please read the important information below before signing this application form.
Conditions
These notes are intended to outline the conditions for scholars who have been offered a University of West London Scholarship. Such scholars must be on a Tier 4 (General) student visa. The University at its sole discretion reserves the right to allocate and administer the scholarship award as appropriate and conditions may be subject to change.
The University has sole discretion in awarding this scholarship and reserves the right not to award a scholarship or to withdraw a scholarship for non-compliance with the terms of the award. Successful candidates will normally be notified by email no later than one month after the publicised closing date. No other University bursary or discount can be used in conjunction with the scholarship.
The Award
The scholar is expected to enrol for the intake stated on their Scholarship Offer Letter. The scholar must comply with the terms and conditions of admittance and the University’s Regulations, including the Attendance Policy. Where there is a failure to comply the scholarship award may be withdrawn in whole or part.
The scholar will be expected to complete their programme of study successfully within the time frame outlined on their Scholarship Offer Letter. Scholarships do not include any other expenses, for example living and transport costs.
The scholar will be expected to participate in current and future promotional activities and as such will be interviewed and photographed by our marketing department. The scholar will also contribute from time to time to the promotion of the University of West London by supporting events organised for scholars and events organised by the International Office. The scholar agrees no payment will be made by the University to the scholar for their participation in promotional activities. The scholar assigns to the University any intellectual property or other rights which are created as part of the promotional material.
Tier 4 (General) student visa
All scholars will be required to apply for prior appropriate student entry clearance (Tier 4 (General) student visa). Student immigration requirements for entry into the UK are operated on points based system. Scholars must ensure that they meet all the requirements for entry within their application, in line with the UKVI’s Tier 4 Policy Guidance. Scholars should only proceed with their acceptance of the award if they are confident that they meet these requirements. The scholarship award will not be made, or if made will be withdrawn where a Tier 4 (General) student visa is not granted, or is subsequently withdrawn.
If the scholar wishes their dependants to accompany them during their studies at the University of West London, please note they will be responsible for meeting the requirements for a dependant’s visa.
Up to date details of the Tier 4 Student Immigration Rules and application procedures can be found on the UKVI website: https://www.gov.uk/tier-4-general-visa
Further information and guidance on student visas can be obtained from the University website: http://www.uwl.ac.uk/international/visas-and-immigration
The University reserves the right to withdraw a scholarship award if the conditions outlined above are not met.
Signature: Date:
In signing the application for the International Ambassador Scholarship you accept the conditions and confirm all the information given is accurate.
Please ensure all sections are complete before returning to the International Office via e-mail to
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