MOFFAT SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FORM
NOTES TO APPLICANTS
Please read these notes before completing your application form.
BACKGROUND
The Moffat Charitable Trust has been supporting the Moffat Centre for Travel & Tourism for over 10
years, providing over £1m of Scholarships for GCU students. Outstanding applicants wishing to
attend GCU to study Travel, Tourism or Events programmes can apply for a scholarship to support
them in their studies. The scholarships are £3,600 for undergraduate programmes and £2,000 for
postgraduate programmes. They are awarded according to academic ability; motivation to
undertake a career in the tourism industry, and economic need. The number of scholarships
awarded will depend on the quality of applicants.
ELIGIBILITY
To be considered for this scholarship you must EITHER:
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Have a conditional or unconditional offer for a GCU Travel, Tourism or Events related
programme.
OR
Be a current Travel, Tourism or Events student at GCU.
Applications will be considered from students of all nationalities, with some preference for Scottish
students.
ATTACHMENTS
You should attach up to three documents to support your application such as:
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References in support of your application.
An up-to-date copy of your CV which should include employment and academic history.
Financial documents such as a copy of a bank statement
IMPORTANT
Please take care when completing this form as applications with spelling errors may not be
considered.
CLOSING DATE: 31st July 2014
An acknowledgement will be sent when your application has been successfully received. The closing
date for applications is 31st July 2014 and you will be advised of the outcome of your application for
Scholarship by 31st August 2014.
If you have any questions please contact Janet Pierotti on 0141 331 3243 or email
scholarships@gcu.ac.uk.
PERSONAL DETAILS
Title:
Forename:
Surname:
Student ID Number:
Correspondence Address:
Telephone:
Email:
Date of Birth:
Nationality:
COURSE INFORMATION
(Please note, only students on courses relating to Travel, Tourism and Events at Glasgow Caledonian
University qualify for this Scholarship).
Course Applied For:
Which year of the course will you be undertaking in
session 2014/2015:
Part time/Full time:
For new students – type of offer received from GCU:
(Unconditional or Conditional):
ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS
Scholarships will be awarded to those who best demonstrate their academic merit. Please explain
why you think your academic ability qualifies you for this scholarship. You should include relevant
highlights from previous courses or qualifications AND list your undergraduate or college results to
date. Copies of your certificates should be included as an attachment. We may contact you at a later
date to obtain proof of your qualifications. (Max 250 words)
MOTIVATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Scholarships will be awarded to those who can best demonstrate a commitment to, and involvement
in, Travel, Tourism, Events or a related field. Please provide details of your interest in the industry
and any relevant work experience to date. We are also particularly interested in your career plan
beyond successful completion of the course. (Max 500 words)
ECONOMIC REQUIREMENTS
Scholarships will be awarded to those who can demonstrate financial need, so please explain as fully
as possible how this scholarship will make a difference to you, noting any particular personal
financial circumstances. We may be in contact at a later date to obtain copies of bank statements
and other documents. Please note all aspects of your financial situation will be treated in complete
confidence. (Max 500 words)