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The Schwab-Westheimer Trust in partnership with Refugee Education UK
The Westheimer Scholarship
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Up to three people a year will be supported with a Westheimer Scholarship to study for a first degree or professional qualification. The scholarship will pay home tuition fees*, and associated study costs. The specific amount awarded will be dependent on the candidate’s individual circumstances and university location.
*The trust will help candidates who are successful at interview to request home fees from their chosen university. The final award of a Westheimer Scholarship will be dependent on successfully getting a 'home' tuition fee offer.
Please make sure you meet the following criteria before applying:
- Be 28 years old or younger.
- Be an asylum seeker (or the dependent of an asylum seeker) who is awaiting a decision or appealing a decision for asylum from the UK Home Office; OR a person (or dependent of a person) who claimed asylum in the UK and has been granted Limited Leave to Remain or some other form of temporary status such as Calais Leave, Discretionary Leave to Remain, Section 67 leave, UASC leave.
- A student wishing to pursue an undergraduate degree in social care, medicine, nursing, or related health or social care professions.
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Details at a glance
United KingdomHealth and WelfareUntil 17 June 2021Bachelor'sFull scholarship for the full period of studies3Applicants up to age 28 are eligible40.00 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 programTuitionBooksMonthly stipend (e.g. food allowance)Housing
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Type(s) of visa/residency permit granted upon arrivaln/a
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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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Additional note
Applications will close at midnight on 17th June 2021. Interviews for successful candidates will be held in July 2021.
Please read our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) document before beginning the online application form. Please also read our online application form Guidance Notes before beginning an application. You can access these documents by visiting our website: www.reuk.org/scholarships
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Disclaimer
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