Application for a Leeds University Business School
International Scholarship
Academic Year 2016/17
Closing Date: Tuesday 31 May 2016 (23:59 UK time)
Leeds University Business School’s mission is to make an exceptional impact on business and society globally through
leadership in research and teaching. Our degree programmes aim to enable individuals to develop their academic potential,
their employability, their global and cultural insight and their ethical awareness to enhance their potential to benefit business
and society.
Up to 8 scholarships are available for exceptional international candidates commencing study on Leeds University Business
School Undergraduate Degree Programmes in September 2016 with a further 8 scholarships available in total for nationals of
India, Kenya, Nigeria and Vietnam. The scholarships aim to recognise and celebrate candidates who demonstrate sustained
academic excellence and the potential to make a significant contribution to Business School life. We will also consider a
candidate’s potential to be a successful ambassador for the Business School.
Selection and award of scholarships is in two stages: i) an assessment of the supporting statement provided in this application
ii) obtaining grades that exceed the conditions as stated in your study offer letter1.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA – Please read this information carefully, as your scholarship application form will be
automatically rejected if you do not meet ALL of the eligibility criteria listed below.
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You MUST first submit your study application form via UCAS and be in receipt of a UCAS Personal ID Number.
Applications without a valid UCAS Personal ID Number will be rejected.
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You must be holding a conditional or unconditional offer for a place on a Leeds University Business School
undergraduate degree course commencing in 2016. (For a full list of eligible programmes please visit our website:
http://business.leeds.ac.uk/undergraduate/courses/)
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To be considered for a scholarship you must complete the supporting statement section of this form addressing all the
areas highlighted in the guidance notes.
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Scholarships will be awarded conditional on you exceeding the academic grade conditions as stated in your study offer
letter.
**PLEASE NOTE that applicants progressing from NCUK programmes; the University of Leeds International Foundation Year (IFY)
and the Leeds International Study Centre Foundation Year (LISC) are not eligible to apply for an international scholarship.
Applicants progressing from these programmes are advised to visit our website to find out more about our dedicated NCUK; IFY
and LISC scholarships: http://business.leeds.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-scholarships/**
REGULATIONS
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Awards must be taken up in September 2016; they cannot be deferred to a later entry;
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The awards are available to suitably qualified applicants commencing study on Leeds University Business School
Undergraduate Degree Programmes in September 2016;
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The value of each award will be £2,500 for each standard year of study2;
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The completed form should be submitted to the Undergraduate Admissions Office, ugenq@lubs.leeds.ac.uk, by no later
than 23:59 UK time on Tuesday 31 May 2016.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE & RESULT
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Applicants will receive an email confirming receipt of their application within 2-3 working days;
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Applications will be considered on the basis of the application form and be awarded conditional upon you exceeding the
conditions of your offer. Applicants shall receive the outcome of this first stage by Friday 17 June 2016.
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The award of a scholarship shall be confirmed to successful candidates holding an Unconditional Firm place by Friday 2
September 2016 and rated as an international (overseas) student for fees purposes.
UCAS Personal ID Number
(10 digits):
Title (Miss/Ms/Mrs/Mr):
Country of Birth:
Surname (Family Name):
Nationality:
First Name(s):
Gender (M/F):
Date of Birth:
Day
Month
Programme of study for which you have applied:
1For
example, you have exceeded our offer if we asked you to achieve AAA at A-level and you achieve A*AA at A-level.
Each degree course has three standard years. Optional years such as a year in industry or study abroad year are excluded.
2
Year
SUPPORTING STATEMENT (Maximum 500 Words)
Your statement is a very important part of your application. It is on this basis that we assess your academic achievements to date, the
attributes you would bring to the degree course and your potential to benefit from study at Leeds University Business School. The scholarships
aim to recognise and celebrate candidates who demonstrate sustained academic excellence and the potential to make a significant
contribution to Business School life.
Please address the following issues clearly in your statement, providing supporting evidence and examples:
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What skills, experiences and attributes would you bring to your chosen degree course and what would these contribute to the course and
the School?
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How will the opportunities available to undergraduate students at Leeds University Business School help you in your academic, personal
and professional development?
Word Count:
Undertaking by applicants
By submitting this application, applicants attest to the accuracy of the information given and to their compliance
with the regulations of the scholarship.
NAME OF APPLICANT:
DATE:
Please submit your completed application form to the Undergraduate Admissions Office, Leeds University Business School by
no later than 23:59 UK time on Tuesday 31 May 2016 by email to ugenq@lubs.leeds.ac.uk