Entrance Scholarship Application Form 2016
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Entrance Scholarships for Undergraduate Students Commencing Studies in September 2016 Development Trust Scholarships (5 available) (Each scholarship is valued at £3,000 per annum. They are awarded on the basis of financial need and academic potential) Prince of Wales Scholarships (5 available) (Each scholarship is valued at £1,200 per annum. They are awarded on the basis of financial need and academic potential) Merit Scholarships (5 available) (Each scholarship is valued at £1,000 per annum. They are awarded on the basis of academic achievement) Dr Mary Esslemont Scholarship (The scholarship is valued at £1,500 per annum and will be awarded on the basis of financial need and academic potential). Dr Allan Macartney Scholarship (The scholarship is valued at £500 per annum and will be awarded on the basis of financial need and academic potential. Preference will be given to a student commencing a degree in Scottish or European Studies). Aberdeen University Alumnus Association Scholarship (The scholarship is valued at £1,500 per annum and will be awarded on the basis of academic merit and financial need, preference given to a student recruited from schools which participate in the University’s Aim4Uni scheme. The scheme currently operates in conjunction with the following schools: St Machar Academy, Torry Academy, Kincorth Academy, Peterhead Academy, Portlethen Academy, Northfield Academy, Fraserburgh Academy, Bucksburn Academy, Arbroath Academy, Banff Academy, Brechin Academy, Buckie Academy and Elgin High School. In the event that there are no suitable applicants from these schools, the scholarship will be awarded to a student coming from a Scottish school). Horn Family Scholarship (The scholarship is valued at £1,000 per annum and will be awarded to a student from an Aberdeenshire Council Secondary School, with preference given to a student from Inverurie Academy or Kemnay Academy. The scholarship will be awarded on the basis of financial need and academic potential). The Mackay Scholarship (The scholarship is valued at £1,200 per annum and will be awarded to a student from Farr High School, Kinlochbervie High School, Thurso High School, Wick High School, Alness Academy, Dornoch Academy, Gairloch HS, Golspie HS, Ullapool HS, Nicolson Inst., Kirkwall Grammar School, Stromness Academy, Anderson HS, Brae HS, Castlebay School, Sgoil Lioncleit or Sir E Scott School. The scholarship will be awarded on the basis of financial need and academic potential). 1 Application Form for full-time Undergraduate Entrants commencing studies in September 2016 Students undertaking a second undergraduate degree are permitted to apply, however priority will be given to applicants entering higher education for the first time, unless exceptional circumstances can be demonstrated Entrance Scholarships are not awarded to applicants undertaking the Professional Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) Programme or the full-time or part-time BA Education. Closing Date for Applications: 20 May 2016 2 The University of Aberdeen: Confidential Entrance Scholarship Application Form 2016 Please read the guidelines for Applicants carefully before completing this form. You should note that only applicants domiciled in the UK and classified as Home Fees are eligible for Entrance Scholarships. The completed form should reach the Scholarship Panel by 20 May 2016. We cannot consider your application unless you have also submitted a supporting Reference which may be either open, or sealed in an envelope with your name and ten digit UCAS Personal ID Number clearly printed on the outside. If completed by hand, please use BLOCK CAPITALS Section 1 - Personal details Title ...................................... (Miss, Mr, Mrs, Ms) UCAS Personal ID Number .................... Surname/Family Name ......................................... First/Given Name(s) ................................ Date of Birth ......................................................... Degree Applied for (Name and UCAS Code if known) …………………………………………………… Please state the name of the Scholarship you are applying for …………………………………………….. Correspondence Address ...................................... …………………………………………………………. .............................................................................. ……………… ............................................................... .............................................................................. ……………… ............................................................... .............................................................................. Post Code ................................................................. Telephone Number (Home) ............................... …………. (Mobile) .................................................... E-Mail Address …………………………………………………………………………………………… Most recent school, college or other educational institution which you have attended. (If you are no longer at school, college or another educational institution, please also give date (month and year) when you last attended.) ............................................................................................................................................................................... ......................................................................................................................................................... ...................... I have applied for a degree course(s) at the University of Aberdeen. Please indicate which degree course(s) by ticking the appropriate box(es). BEd or BMus LLB BD or BTh MA BSc MEng or BEng or BScEng BSc Biomedical Sciences MBChB Section 2 - Qualifications achieved and grades awarded Year ....................................................... ....................................................... ....................................................... ....................................................... Qualification .................................................................. .................................................................. .................................................................. .................................................................. 3 Grades .................................................. .................................................. .................................................. .................................................. Section 3 - Qualifications to be achieved and predicted grades Year ....................................................... ....................................................... ....................................................... Qualification .................................................................. .................................................................. .................................................................. Grades .................................................. .................................................. .................................................. Section 4 - Sponsorships, Scholarships & Prizes Year ....................................................... ....................................................... Bursary/Prize .................................................................. .................................................................. Amount/Level .................................................. .................................................. Year ....................................................... ....................................................... ....................................................... ....................................................... ....................................................... ....................................................... Sponsorship/Scholarship/Bursary name .................................................................. .................................................................. .................................................................. .................................................................. .................................................................. Sponsoring or awarding body .................................................. .................................................. .................................................. .................................................. .................................................. Section 5 – Outside Activities Please tell us about any activity in which you take part that you feel is relevant to your current or future studies. ................................................................................................................................................................................... ................................................................................................................................................................................... ................................................................................................................................................................................... Section 6 - Personal statement Using the space provided, give reasons why you believe you should be considered for the award of a scholarship from the University of Aberdeen. For example, are you returning to study as a mature student (over 21 years old) after several years, or perhaps you are a school leaver and one of the few in your class year looking to progress to university. Continue on a separate sheet if required. ................................................................................................................................................................................... ................................................................................................................................................................................... ................................................................................................................................................................................... ................................................................................................................................................................................... ................................................................................................................................................................................... ................................................................................................................................................................................... ................................................................................................................................................................................... ................................................................................................................................................................................... ................................................................................................................................................................................... ................................................................................................................................................................................... ................................................................................................................................................................................... ................................................................................................................................................................................... ................................................................................................................................................................................... ................................................................................................................................................................................... 4 Section 7 You must complete this Section if you are applying for a Scholarship awarded on the basis of financial need. In applying for a Scholarship based on financial need, you must provide full details of your financial circumstances. The scholarships are funded by the generous donations of alumni, corporate donors and other well-wishers; only applicants who can demonstrate financial need are eligible for these awards. Please tell us as much as you can about your financial circumstances. The Scholarships Panel expects to see supporting documentary evidence and your application is likely to be unsuccessful if this is not provided. If your household is in receipt of Family Tax Credit, School Meals Subsidy, Income Support, DSS Benefits, Disability Allowances or Income from Savings, please provide evidence. You are encouraged to supply information relating to all sources of household income and expenditure. A copy of the Inland Revenue TC602 document detailing Tax Credits Awarded is useful, however if this is not applicable, copies of other paperwork demonstrating income should be submitted. If you simply list outgoings and income within this section, or list on a separate sheet, your application is likely to be unsuccessful, proof must be provided. If you state evidence can be supplied on request this too will also result in your application not receiving favourable consideration. You should include information about family members still in full time education or, if mature, about any dependants. You should also let us know if you are the first generation of your immediate family ever to apply to university. Please continue on a separate sheet if required. ................................................................................................................................................................................... ................................................................................................................................................................................... ................................................................................................................................................................................... ................................................................................................................................................................................... ................................................................................................................................................................................... ................................................................................................................................................................................... ................................................................................................................................................................................... ................................................................................................................................................................................... ................................................................................................................................................................................... ................................................................................................................................................................................... ................................................................................................................................................................................... ................................................................................................................................................................................... ................................................................................................................................................................................... ................................................................................................................................................................................... ................................................................................................................................................................................... The Reference is enclosed It has been completed by (give name): ______________________________________________________________ I understand that the information I have provided will remain confidential to the Scholarships Panel, however I understand that from time to time the University of Aberdeen, if approached, may forward my application to approved organisations/charities that operate similar Scholarship schemes. I confirm that the information I have provided is accurate, and understand that the provision of false information may lead to the withdrawal of any Scholarship award. Signature ........................................................................ ………… Date .........................................…………….. Final Checklist: Have you completed all sections of the application form? Have you provided above the name of your Referee? Have you signed and dated your application form? Have you enclosed your Reference? If applying for a Scholarship based on financial need, have you enclosed official documentary evidence to support Section 7? The completed application form should be submitted to arrive no later than 20 May 2016, to: Mr James Wright, Scholarships Panel, Student Recruitment and Admissions Service, University of Aberdeen, The Hub, Elphinstone Road, King’s College, Aberdeen AB24 3TU. You will receive correspondence acknowledging receipt of your application. 5
