THE CHANCELLOR’S FUND
CRITERIA AND APPLICATION TO THE FUND
The Chancellor’s Fund is a bi-annual fund with the aim to support students to help them
to achieve their full potential, make the most of new opportunities and improve their
employment prospects. The fund may support those who need modest funds of between
£100-£1000, who meet the criteria below.
Criteria of awards
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Training and research
Extra-curricular activities, cultural activities, volunteering or sport
Priority projects – linked to the University’s strategic plan, including new and
innovative start-up projects including where there is an opportunity for social
impact
The fund does not cover the following:
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Tuition fees
Accommodation as part of attending University
Travel to and from University or to placements which form part of a course of
study
Equipment or materials required for assessed work [including
computers/laptops/tablets]
Terms and conditions
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Awards will be made at the discretion of the Chancellor’s Fund Disbursement
Committee
Applications to be submitted via email to scholarships@northampton.ac.uk
Application deadlines will be 30 October and 28 February each year
The fund is only open to applications from enrolled students
Applications will not be considered without a completed supporting statement
PhD students making an application should declare if they are funded by the
University, personally or by external sources
Successful applicants will receive a letter of offer and will be required to send
confirmation in writing of acceptance and agreement to the terms and conditions
The recipient must submit a report to the Scholarships Administrator, at
scholarships@northampton.ac.uk on how the award has been spent and the
benefits they have received
Should the terms and conditions not be met, termination of the scholarship or
award is at the discretion of the Chancellor’s Fund Disbursement Committee
Please submit the completed application form to: scholarships@northampton.ac.uk
THE CHANCELLOR’S FUND
APPLICATION FORM
Applicant Details
Student No:
Course:
Family Name:
Forename:
Address:
Telephone:
Mobile:
Project title/Reason for funding
Email:
Date:
Please confirm which criteria your application falls within (see page 1)
Please expand briefly (maximum 300 words) as to why you are applying for funds and how
they will be used:
Financial/Funding requirements
Please provide a full financial breakdown
of funds applied for (must be to a
maximum of £1000). If travel costs are
estimated, please state this, and please
provide supporting documentation if
available.
Have you applied for any other
scholarships provided by the University of
Northampton, or by external
organisations?
Yes/No
If YES please provide details.
Are you personally supplying any
additional funds towards this
project/application?
Yes/No
If the answer is YES please indicate the
amount.
If you are a research student, please
confirm whether you are self-funded.
Have you previously received funding via
the Chancellor’s Fund? If YES please
provide details.
Yes/No
Supporting Statement from Course/Personal Tutor – please make comments relevant to the
project:
Name
Position
Signature
Date
Please submit the completed application form to: scholarships@northampton.ac.uk