Scholarship details
During the development of this scholarship, the University collaborated closely with the University of Strathclyde Students’ Association, the Scottish Refugee Council, and the Carnegie Trust. The scholarship is intended to assist asylum seekers and those who have come to the United Kingdom on humanitarian grounds in overcoming barriers to higher education.
It is open to prospective undergraduate and postgraduate students at the University of Strathclyde who are interested in studying at the university.
About the Scholarship:
The University of Strathclyde is a world-class technological university located in the heart of Glasgow, one of the United Kingdom’s largest cities. It is one of the world’s leading technological universities. The University of Strathclyde, which has more than 23,000 students from more than 100 countries, is a vibrant and welcoming environment for students of all backgrounds. Strathclyde University has been delivering academic excellence through world-class research and teaching for more than 200 years, providing students with flexible and innovative learning in preparation for their chosen career path. The University was named the Times Higher Education University of the Year in 2019 – making it the first Scottish university to receive the prestigious national award on two separate occasions. Apart from these accolades, Strathclyde has been named Scottish University of Year 2020 by the Sunday Times Good University Guide, and has been awarded the Queen’s Anniversary Prize, which is the highest national honour bestowed on the university sector in the UK. Additionally, according to the Times Higher Education’s analysis of the 2021 National Student Survey results, the University of Strathclyde is ranked fifth in the United Kingdom in terms of overall student satisfaction. Each of the university’s four faculties – Science, Engineering, Humanities & Social Sciences, and Strathclyde Business School – collaborates closely with industry, government, and policy-makers, resulting in an enviable track record of applying technologies and innovation for the greater good. This relationship with industry has a significant impact on both research and taught courses, ensuring that academic staff and students remain at the forefront of their respective disciplines. Strathclyde University is a 5-star QS-rated institution that has been named University of the Year by Times Higher Education in 2012 and 2019 and Entrepreneurial University of the Year in 2013. Strathclyde was also named University of the Year in 2012 and 2013. As well as being named the current Scottish University of the Year for 2020, they were also awarded the Queen’s Anniversary Prize for Higher and Further Education, which is the highest national honor bestowed on the field. Strathclyde University is ranked number one in the United Kingdom in three subjects in the 2022 Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide: Accounting and Finance, Subjects allied to medicine, and Pharmacology and Pharmacy. In addition, the University has 21 subjects ranked in the top ten in the United Kingdom. In 2014, the University of Strathclyde Technology & Innovation Centre transformed the University’s research output, propelling the University into the top 20 most research-intensive universities in the United Kingdom, according to the most recent Research Excellence Framework (REF) report. The Physics department is the best in the United Kingdom, and the Electronic and Electrical Engineering department is the best in Scotland. In addition to the nearly 1,500 students who live in the campus village, there are another 400 who live in University housing that is within walking distance of the University. Strathclyde University provides halls that are divided into flats with a shared kitchen, and all international first-year undergraduate students are guaranteed a place in University housing. In order to connect landlords and students who wish to move off campus after their first year, a web-based service has been developed. Postgraduate students can also take advantage of the on-campus housing options available to them. Scotland’s University of Strathclyde is located in the city of Glasgow, which is known for its vibrant arts scene, cutting-edge music, and exciting nightlife. The University of Strathclyde is a public research university with a campus in Glasgow, Scotland. It has more than 20 museums and galleries, as well as the Scottish Opera, the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, and the Scottish Royal Ballet, among other cultural institutions. A significant amount of green space can be found in the city center, with 19th century landscaped parks and gardens surrounding students who require a respite from the hectic pace of city life. Students can also take advantage of the highlands and islands, which are located less than an hour outside of Glasgow and offer a variety of activities.
Scholarship Sponsor(s): University of Strathclyde
Scholarship Country: Scotland
Scholarship Worth: Fully Funded
Study Level: Undergraduate
Nationality: International Students
Scholarship Offer:
The scholarship covers the cost of your tuition fees as well as an allowance to cover the costs of necessary study-related expenditures.
Eligibility for Scholarship.
Applications from prospective students who meet the following criteria will be considered:
- Have been made an offer of admission to the University of Strathclyde for the academic year 2022-2023; and
- have submitted, or are the dependant of someone who has submitted, an application to the Home Office for recognition as a refugee under the 1951 United Nations Convention on the Status of Refugees (hereinafter “The Convention”) and have not yet received a decision from the Home Office on that application; or have submitted, or are the dependant of someone who has submitted, an application to the Home Office for recognition as a refugee under the 1951 United Nations Convention on the Status of Refugees (hereinafter “The Convention”)
- have been granted permission to remain in the United Kingdom on the basis of Article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights, provided that the student has not become ineligible for Student Support from the relevant student funding body in Scotland, England, Wales, or Northern Ireland
- To qualify for the scholarship, applicants must reside in or near the Glasgow area at the time of application. Housing expenses are not covered by the scholarship. The University will only accept applications from prospective students who live outside of the Glasgow area if they provide written evidence of appropriate housing arrangements at the time of their application submission.
- Applications will also be considered from students who have already begun their course of study but have subsequently applied for asylum and are no longer able to access the funding that was provided to them initially. The applicant will be required to demonstrate that the original funding for the study is no longer available, and the applicant will be required to provide supporting evidence in these instances as well.
South African students who have long dreamed of studying abroad but have been unable to afford it or do not wish to take out loans may find an option in this South Africa Scholarship article. Candidates for this scholarship must be full-time, on-campus, self-funding students who are either South African nationals or who are currently residing in South Africa at the time of application.
Nationality
The University of Strathclyde 2022 Asylum Seeker Scholarship is open to all International Students
Application Procedure
The application form and supporting documents must be submitted online, and the applicant’s most recent BAIL 201 letter or IS96 notice, if they have one, as well as a copy of his or her Application Registration Card (ARC), if they have one, must also be submitted online.
In the event that he/she does not have either of these documents, he/she must provide any Home Office letters he/she may have about his/her status, and/or a letter from his/her legal representative confirming current status, as well as evidence of Asylum Support if he/she is receiving it – for example, a Home Office letter confirming receipt of asylum support.
- Applicants are required to upload personal information, which includes their full name, date of birth, country of residence, email address, and telephone number. 4.
- Applicants must provide complete and accurate financial information so that all funders can gain a complete understanding of their financial situation. Because most assessments are based on trust, applicants must act honestly and honestly in their application.
- Applicants must submit a reference letter from an individual who is familiar with them from school, university, a mentoring or access program, or from a job or volunteer position in order to be considered. Personal references from a relative or a friend will not be accepted as evidence of qualifications.
- Reference letters should provide additional information (how long they have known the applicant, in what capacity they know the applicant, why they think the university should consider supporting the applicant with a student grant) When submitting the online application form, applicants will be required to upload this document.
The scholarship will be awarded on the basis of the applicant’s balanced academic potential as well as his or her financial requirements. The University will evaluate applications based on the following criteria:
- The applicant’s current level of academic performance and attainment of examination grades, as well as the information provided in the application by the applicant, as well as previous study in further and higher education. Participants who have not previously participated in a course of higher education at the same level as the proposed studies will be given first consideration.
- The severity of financial difficulties experienced by the applicant’s family.
- The extent to which their socioeconomic status has acted as a deterrent to pursuing their educational objectives.
- What is the significance of university studies for applicants in terms of their future career and integration into the United Kingdom, as well as how they intend to contribute to the community?
The University’s Refugee and Asylum Seeker Working Group will evaluate applications, and those who are accepted will be required to provide documentation confirming that they are not subject to a prohibition on studying in the United Kingdom. They will also be required to provide updates to the University on a regular basis about their status to ensure that they continue to have the right to study in the United Kingdom.
Application Deadline
The application deadline for University of Strathclyde 2022 Asylum Seeker Scholarship Is May 27, 2022. It is worthy to note that the University of Strathclyde 2022 Asylum Seeker Scholarship is renewable every year
