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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 this scholarship
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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Who can apply?
Who is this opportunity for?Refugees and asylum seekers living in the country of the scholarshipEligible nationalitiesAll nationalitiesAge limit at the time of applicationNot specifiedEligible country of asylumUnited KingdomLanguage skills requiredLanguage proficiency will be determined by the university that the applicant has applied to.Other eligibility considerationsPostgraduate students onlyLanguage of instructionEnglishRequired status documentsRefugee certificate, Asylum seeker certificate, Complementary or temporary /protection status certificate -
What is included?
Type of fundingPartial scholarshipApplication fee?No direct charges, but the academic institution may charge separate application feesCovered in this programTuition -
How can I apply?
Deadline for applications26 June 2021 -
For more details, contact the provider
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Other details about this scholarship
Types of visa granted on arrivalN/A - Student already in the UKAre there options for me to stay after study has ended?Not applicableCan my family come with me?Not applicable -
Disclaimer
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