International Study and
Language Institute
International Foundation Programme
IFP Scholarships
Eligibility Criteria
· You must be confirmed as an Overseas Student for fee paying purposes (this information iscontained in your offer letter).
· You must fully complete the application form with the supporting statements as directed.
Incomplete forms will not be considered.
· You must agree to become an Ambassador for both the IFP and the University of Reading during your studies. This may involve attending student fairs, welcome receptions and providing testimonials.
· You must be applying to study at the University as an international student.
· If you are applying for a country scholarship or subject scholarship, you must return the completed application form by the deadline: Midnight (GMT) Friday 17th June 2016.
Applications received after these dates will not be accepted.
- Applicants for country scholarships or subject scholarships (September entry only) must have a conditional or unconditional offer and must have accepted their offer by Midnight (GMT) Friday 17th June 2016.
· Successful applicants will receive notification of their country or subject scholarship award by 15th July 2016, by which time their offer must be unconditional.
· Scholarships are to be used for academic year 2016/17 only and cannot be used for 2017/18 entry. If you are awarded a scholarship and wish to defer your entry to the University, you will lose your scholarship and will need to re-apply again in the following year.
· These scholarships are only available to self-funding students. Students who are in receipt of full funding from a sponsorship body (such as their home country’s Government, charity or a private organisation) are not eligible to apply.
· Students must satisfy certain financial requirements as part of their visa application for study in the UK and students should not be solely relying on receiving a scholarship to meet these.
· If a student withdraws/is requested to withdraw from study before completing the IFP course or does not complete the IFP course at the University of Reading they are responsible for repaying all monies received from the International Scholarship award unless there areextenuating circumstances.
· IFP scholarships do not include interruption of study as part of the fund. If students arerequired to repeat a year of study, then they will not receive further funding for additionalyears.
· IFP scholarships contribute to the IFP year only, with the exception of the subject scholarships which are split over the IFP year and the first year of the undergraduate degree.
· Winners must ensure that they maintain a satisfactory academic record.
· The University of Reading reserves the right not to allocate awards if the selection panel identifies no suitable candidates.
· If you are not sure about your eligibility, please contact the IFP office at
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