PersonalDetails

First Name / Surname
Dateof Birth / Nationality
Address including
PostCode
Telephone/ Mobile Number
EmailAddress
StudentID number
Proposed courseofstudy at GCU

CurrentHomeOfficestatus (please tick one)

Iamwaitingfora decisiononmyapplicationfor asylum
Iam thedependent of an asylum applicantandwe are waitingfor adecision
Iam awaitingtheresult of anasylumappeal
I havebeen givenleave toenter/remainonHumanRightsgrounds
Other status (please explain below):
Pleaseencloseacopyofyour most recentHome Officeletter orotherdocumentstoconfirm your status. Do not send original documents. The University cannot be held responsible for any lost documents.

Are you:

Disabled / Yes / No / Prefer not to say
Female / Male / Other
Single/Separated/Widowed / Married/Living with Partner
NumberofDependents
(Please list anyone in your household who is financially dependent on you, specifying ages of any children)
Name / Age

Education

Qualifications you already hold or are studying for at present

Subject (please list) / Level e.g. certificate, diploma, Higher, A level, other international qualifications specify / Year passed/ completed

Have you applied to any other institutions? If yes, please detail here.

Finance/ Accommodation

1. Are you in receipt of Asylum Support? If not, how do you currently support yourself?

2. Have you applied for financial support elsewhere, for example another scholarship? Please provide details.

3. Where do you plan to live whilst studying? If you do not currently live within the Glasgow area please enclose written evidence that you have appropriate accommodation arranged should your application be successful.

PersonalStatement

How will your studies at GCU help you achieve your personal goals?

How has your previous study or career prepared you for your proposed course of study? Please tell us about any interruptions or obstacles to study as a result of your asylum claim.

How will your studies contribute to the wider community?

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References

Please provide the names and addresses of two people who have agreed to act as referees on your behalf. You must attach at least one completed reference with your application. We will ask the referees to confirm the information you have provided and to give their opinion on your suitability for the scholarship. Please see page 5 for further guidance on referees.

Referee 1 / Referee 2
Name
Contact Address and Postcode
Email
Telephone number
Declaration
Iconfirmthattothebest ofmy knowledgetheinformationIhavegivenonthis formis truthful and accurateandIunderstandthat givingfalseinformationmay lead to myapplicationbeingrejected withoutfurther consideration.
I understandandagree thattheUniversityreserves therighttoverify allinformationsuppliedonthis form.TheinformationIhave provided will besharedonlywiththerelevantstaffadministeringthis bursary andthebursary panel, exceptwherechecks areneededtoverifyinformation or information is requiredtobereleased byaUniversityregulationor legal requirement.
I understandthatthepanelassessingthisapplicationwill alsorefertomy application tostudy atthe
University and consider anyinformation providedduring that process.
ShouldIreceiveanaward Iagreetoabide bytheconditionsofthe award.
Signed / Date

Guidance to help you complete this form

Personal Statement Questions

This section is for you to help us understand your application better. You should tell us briefly about the reasons for choosing your course of study, your future career aspirations and provide some information regarding your interests. You should also tell us whether you have studied a similar subject in your home country. You could also explain how your choice of course reflect interests you have developed in the UK. You can also tell us about your experience of UK education so far – for example school or college, English language courses.

You can also provide some details about family circumstances and any other issue that might have an effect on your academic studies and which you would wish to draw to the attention of the Selection Panel.

Evidence of accommodation

If you do not currently live within the Glasgow area at the point of application you should enclose written evidence that you have appropriate arrangements in place for accommodation if your application is successful. Examples of acceptable evidence include a letter from friends or family that you will be living with them, a letter from a host family or third sector agency that they will be providing you with accommodation for the duration of your course.

References

You should identify two people who can comment on how you will benefit from the course, and your ability to study the course. If you have studied in the UK you should include at least one tutor or teacher who can comment on your academic ability. Please ask at least one of them to write a reference for you and include this in your application.

If you have recently arrived in the UK and do not have any referees, please contact us.

Confidentiality

Your application is confidential and we will not pass your information to anyone outside the Scholarship Panel without your consent.

Where to send this form

Completed forms with supporting documents should be returned by post or email to:

Andrea Butler – Scholarship Advisor
Glasgow Caledonian University

200 Cowcaddens Road

Glasgow

G4 0BA

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