Cardiff University
International Scholarships Application Form
International Foundation Programme Country Scholarship
Which Country Scholarship are you applying for?
Central Asia and Russia
Vietnam
A. Personal Details
Title MR / MRS / MISS / MS / Other (please give your title) (Please circle as appropriate)
Surname or Family Name ______________________________________________________________________
First or Given name ___________________________________________________________________________
What is your date of birth?
Day Month Year
What is your Country of birth? ___________________________________________________________________
What is your Country of domicile? ________________________________________________________________
What is your Nationality? ________________________________________________________________________
Home (permanent) address: ______________________________________________________________________
City/Town: ______________________________________________ Postcode: ______________________________
Country: _________________________________________________ Email: ________________________________
Correspondence address (if different from above) or agent’s stamp: ______________________________________
City/Town: ______________________________________________ Postcode: ______________________________
Country: _________________________________________________ Email: ________________________________
B.
International Foundation Programme
Have you already applied for the International Foundation Programme? _________________________________
If yes, what is your Student Number? (If no, you will need to submit your application with this form to be eligible)
____________________________________________________________________
What is your chosen Foundation subject? __________________________________________________________
What is your chosen undergraduate subject? _______________________________________________________
C.
Scholarship Application Supporting Statement
Write an essay of between 250-400 words about why you would like to study on this foundation course and your
future career plans.
Essay writing guidelines are attached to help you with your application. You may continue on a separate page.
Essay Guidelines
Write an essay of between 250-400 words about why you would like to study on this foundation course
and your future career plans. You could include some of the following:
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the positive effects that studying on the International Foundation Programme will have on you
ways your English will improve
what you will learn about a new culture
what you will learn about yourself
what you hope to achieve in your studies or career
what you will take back to your country after the experience
Your essay will be judged on the following:
Language
The number and type of language errors: e.g. grammar, vocabulary
Accurate spelling and punctuation.
Consistent and appropriate style (Not informal language e.g. not the language of postcards or emails).
Clear and logical linking of ideas.
Content
A full answer to the question.
Appropriate length.
Essay presents information or views clearly with excellent exemplification, clarification and evidence.
Content relates well to the question.
Ideas show originality and address different aspects of the question.
Structure
Introduction gives clear indication of content of the essay and/or structure.
Main body is divided into logical areas.
Paragraphs have clear topic sentences.
All content of each paragraph is relevant to sub-topic or sub-division.
Paragraphs show logical progression of ideas.
Clear conclusion that does more than just restate the points already made. May speculate, give
opinions or suggest.
Presentation
It is better to type the essay. If you handwrite it, make sure the handwriting is clear.
Clear paragraphs.
Lines double-spaced.
Correct punctuation.
Deadline
All forms should reach the Foundation office before 31 July 2013.
D. Funding of your Studies
Please indicate how you plan to fund the remainder of your studies or living expenses*:
Self Funding
Government Funding**
Private Company Funding
Other (please specify) _____________________________
*Please be aware that 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.
**Students receiving full Government funding and/or full scholarship from any other source will not be
eligible for a scholarship.
E.
Marketing & Public Relations
Successful applicants agree to allow Cardiff University and any relevant external scholarship agencies to
use the information collected for marketing activities such as: publications, websites, recruitment activities
and/or scholarship promotional activities. Successful applicants also agree to attend any prize-giving
events as appropriate and act as an ambassador for Cardiff University at all times.
I agree to these terms.
F.
Declaration
I hereby declare that all of the information in this application is correct.
(If you have completed this application electronically, please type your name in the signature space)
Signature _______________________________
Completed forms and supporting documents should be sent to:
foundation@cardiff.ac.uk
or
IFP office, CAIRD
Cardiff University
Deri House
2-4 Park Grove
Cardiff
CF10 3BN
Date ___________________