HCUK College Group Higher Education Bursaries 2014/2015
Hull College Group offers a range of employability scholarships to support students
studying Foundation Degree, BA (Honours), Higher National Diploma (HND) and Higher
National Certificate (HNC) courses.
National Scholarship Programme (NSP)
The main purpose of the NSP is to benefit individual students from disadvantaged
backgrounds directly as they enter Higher Education (HE).
Wilberforce Employability Scholarships, sponsored by local employers
Hull College Group welcomes applications for Wilberforce Scholarships, which are
available to support students studying for Higher Education qualification. The selection
process includes an application form and personal statement, focusing on citizenship,
enterprise and employability.
Please note: Some of the scholarships include a small financial benefit, which may be paid
in instalments. NSP Bursaries are paid in 2 instalments (December and March). Students in
receipt of scholarships will be required to provide information on how the scholarship has
benefitted their studies and future career aspirations.
Essential Criteria – to be eligible for any of our bursaries, students must meet the essential criteria below:
Number of
Award
Awards
Essential Criteria
Award Amount
available
Be progressing from a Further Education
Wilberforce
10
course to a Higher Education course or from a
Scholarship scholarships Foundation Degree to Honours, provided by
the Hull College Group.
National
50
Scholarship
scholarships
Programme
In receipt of the Higher Maintenance Grant
(£3,387)
Various benefits including a work
placement opportunity
£2,000 (pro-rata for part-time students)
– 1 year only
Please note: Successful part-time
students and full-time EU students will
only receive a fees discount
Additional Criteria – In selecting students to receive the awards, we will look at three specific criteria. For each of the
criteria, applicants will be scored, the criteria weighted, and the students with the highest overall weighted score will
be given the award (more information at the end of the application form)
Award
Wilberforce
Scholarship
National
Scholarship
Programme
Criteria
Maximum
points
Guidance
Details of any voluntary work which you have undertaken
in your local community
Describe how you have made positive contribution to
society.
Details of community projects or enterprise activities you
are involved in
Details of any awards (e.g. Duke of Edinburgh) that you
have participated in or societies that you belong to, and
Personal Statement focusing
describe what you have gained from these experiences.
on education and personal
achievements and the impact Details of any significant responsibilities you hold, at home
or in clubs or societies
the Scholarship will have on
current and future study.
Describe any worthwhile personal achievements and
experiences
Personal statement that
focuses on community
engagement, social
responsibility and citizenship.
5
5
5
5
5
5
Bursary Information
Which Bursary are you applying for? – Please tick the appropriate boxes below. Please note: Students may apply for 1
or more of the bursaries, but will only be entitled to receive one award each academic year.
Wilberforce/
National Scholarship
Employability


Programme
Scholarship
Personal Statement
Please complete a maximum 250 word personal statement below. If you are applying for more than 1
bursary, please make sure your personal statement contains the additional criteria for each bursary.
Scores
Wilberforce
NSP
Personal Details
Student Number
Surname
First Name
Title
Gender
Date of Birth
Marital Status
Age (in years) on 1st of September 2014
Address
Post Code
Home Telephone No
Mobile telephone no
Email address
Bank Details
Please provide details of a current account to which we may pay your bursary (if applicable
Sort Code (6 digits)
Account Number (8 digits)
Bank Name (e.g. HSBC)
Account Holder (e.g. Smith)
The bank account must be that of the applicant
Higher Education Maintenance Grant
Are you receiving the full Higher Maintenance Grant?
Yes

No
If ‘Yes’, please attach a copy of your Student Loan Confirmation for 2014/2015.

Present Study 2014/2015
Course Title
Course Code
Length of course
Course type (e.g. BA)
Course intensity (Full-time or Part-time)
Previous Study
Have you progressed from a level 3 course within the Hull College Group?
Yes

No

Yes

No

If ‘yes’, what was the course title?
Have you progressed from a Level 3 course outside the Hull College Group?
If ‘yes’, what was the course title?
Where did you study your Level 3?
Household Income
Please indicate your household income for 2013/2014 by ticking the relevant box.
Under £25,000

£25,001-£42,600

Above £42,600

Data Protection
Hull College is a data controller in terms of the 1998 legislation. The Student Services Department follows College
policy in matters of data protection. The data requested in this form is covered by the notification provided by the
College under the Data Protection Act. Personal data will be used solely in the department for statistical purposes
and electronic records keeping. The data will not be passed to any other third party without your consent, except
when the College is required to do so by law. Any formal enquiries concerning the use of data noted here should be
addressed to the Student Services Manager.
Declaration
The information I have given on this form is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief. I
understand that giving false information will automatically disqualify my application and may also lead to
disciplinary procedures resulting in possible expulsion from the college. I further undertake to repay any grants
obtained by me as a result.
Your Name (in block capitals)
Your signature
Assessment Process
Application Forms
Available to download from the college website www.hull-college.ac.uk from March 2015
Closing Date
NSP: 24th April 2015
Wilberforce/ Employability Scholarships: 20th July 2015
Where to send your
Student Services, Hull College, Queens Gardens, Hull. HU1 3DG
application:
Personal Statement Further advice and guidance is available by email to SEO@ hull-college.ac.uk
Assessment
The applications will be assessed using set criteria. The applications will be scored, the criteria
weighted, and the students with the highest overall weighted score will be given the award.
The Assessment panel will be:
Assessment Panel
Caron Wright – Assistant Principal Higher Education
David Greenway – Student Experience Manager
Faculty / Employer Representatives
Assessment Date
The panel convene as required.
Notifications
Students will be notified in writing of the decision within 3 weeks of the deadline.
Appeals
Students wishing to appeal against the decision must write to the Director of Student Services
Hull College, Hull. HU1 3DG
Assessment Scoring Guide
5 points Very High- very strong evidence with numerous examples of skills, experience etc.
4 points High- Good evidence with several examples of skills, experience etc.
3 points Moderate – Acceptable evidence with a few examples of skills, experience etc.
2 points Low – weak evidence with no examples of skills, experience etc.
1 point
Very Low – no evidence or examples of skills, experience etc.
Please note: Students may apply for any of the bursaries/scholarships that are available, but will only be
entitled to receive one award each academic year. Funds are limited therefore eligibility does not
guarantee success. It is your responsibility to provide accurate information by Monday 13 th October 2014.
Any incomplete applications will automatically be refused.
For Office use only
Evidence of Maintenance Grant
Yes

No

Yes

No

Yes

No

Score from Personal Statement
Progressing from local school/6th Form
th
School/6 Form Name
Award
Amount of Award
National Scholarship
Programme

Wilberforce/
Employability
Scholarship
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