Care Leaver Award is a scholarship aimed at providing financial support to students who have left care, helping them pursue their academic goals.
Value of Award
£1000 - FT / £500 - PT
Eligible Intake
Contact the university
Number of Awards
10
Awarding Institution
Wrexham University
Overview
About the Scholarship
Eligibility Criteria
Benefits and Financial Coverage
How to Apply
Application Timeline and Deadlines
Selection Process
FAQ
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Overview
The Care Leaver Award offers eligible students the opportunity to receive financial assistance as they pursue their undergraduate studies at Wrexham University.
About the Scholarship
The Care Leaver Award is designed specifically for individuals who have left the care system and wish to pursue undergraduate studies at Wrexham University. This scholarship recognizes that care leavers often face significant financial barriers to education. The award helps to alleviate these pressures by providing financial support, ensuring that recipients can fully engage in their academic pursuits without the added stress of funding their education. The scholarships are available for both full-time and part-time study options, allowing flexibility for students in their educational journey.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the Care Leaver Award, applicants must be recognized as care leavers, meaning they have been placed in the care of local authorities. Additionally, there are no specific course subject requirements or gender restrictions for this scholarship. Mature students are encouraged to apply, and applicants must provide relevant documentation to verify their status as care leavers. Students from the UK and the Republic of Ireland are eligible to apply.
Benefits and Financial Coverage
The Care Leaver Award provides significant financial support of £1,000 for full-time students and £500 for part-time students. This funding is intended to assist with tuition fees and other educational expenses, helping care leavers manage their costs. The scholarship aims to bridge the financial gap for students who may not have the same support systems as their peers.
How to Apply
Indicate care leaver status on your UCAS/Direct application form to be considered for the award.
Await enrollment confirmation as the award will be applied automatically post-enrollment.
Ensure to provide any required evidence of care leaver status if requested.
Contact the university for any queries related to your application process or eligibility.
Application Timeline and Deadlines
Specific dates for application submission are not provided, and students are encouraged to contact the university for the most accurate timing. Given the structure of the award, it's beneficial to stay in touch with university deadlines for special considerations.
Selection Process
The selection process for the Care Leaver Award involves assessing applicants based on their status as care leavers. All eligible candidates are considered for the award. The university may contact applicants to provide additional documentation regarding their care leaver status, after which award allocation will be confirmed.
FAQs
Students who have been recognized as care leavers by their local authorities and are applying for undergraduate studies.
The award provides £1,000 for full-time students and £500 for part-time students.
There is no specified deadline, and applicants should contact the university for the current status.
Yes, mature students are encouraged to apply for the Care Leaver Award.
Currently, the scholarship is available only to students from the UK and the Republic of Ireland.
Yes, applicants may need to provide evidence of their care leaver status.
Contact the university’s scholarship office for any inquiries about your application process.
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