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The Schwab-Westheimer Trust in partnership with The Marks Family Charitable Trust and Refugee Education UK
The Scholarship Supported By The Marks Family Charitable Trust
About
The scholarship supported by the Marks Family Charitable Trust is open to students embarking on a postgraduate degree programme (Masters or Doctorate). Candidates must be able to demonstrate how their chosen degree will make a valuable contribution to society. Only exceptional candidates with proven academic excellence will be considered.
The scholarship will cover ‘home’ tuition fees (up to £9,500 per year). Applicants will need to demonstrate that they can cover their living costs whilst at university. The scholarship will be awarded to students who have an asylum seeking background and people who are not eligible for student finance will be prioritised.
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Details at a glance
United KingdomAll fields of studyUntil 26 June 2021Doctoral or PhD, Master'sPartial scholarship1There is no age limit0.00 USDOther -
Requirements
Targeted nationalitiesAllTargeted Country of AsylumUnited KingdomAccepted status documentationRefugee certificate, Asylum seeker certificate, Complementary or temporary /protection status certificateLanguage of InstructionEnglishLanguage Proficiency LevelNot applicableWhich certificate do you require to prove the required language proficiency?Language proficiency will be determined by the university that the applicant has applied to. -
More details about this opportunity
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Opportunity timingRecurring annual opportunity
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Duration of support providedFor the duration of studies
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What is covered in this programTuition
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Type(s) of visa/residency permit granted upon arrivalN/A - Student already in the UK
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Is the student allowed to work while studying?Yes - if they are given permission to work by the UK government during their asylum claim.
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Can the nuclear family accompany or join the main applicant?Not applicable
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Are there options to stay after graduation?Not applicable
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Application feeNo direct charges, but the academic institution may charge separate application fees
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Application periodSpecific date (annual opportunity)
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Opportunity annual timingJune
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Release of the selection decisionJuly
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For further questions contact the scholarship provider
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Disclaimer
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