AMBASSADOR
SCHOLARSHIP
The University of West London is proud to be offering 50 scholarships worth up to 5,000 for
applicants applying to start in January 2015. Please see www.uwl.ac.uk/intscholarship for
more details.
The International Ambassador Scholarship is intended to recognise and provide financial
support for outstanding students who wish to act as ambassadors for the University of West
London.
As an ambassador you will act as an active representative of the University. You will be
expected to participate in current and future promotional activities, and as such, will be
interviewed and photographed by our marketing department. The scholar will also contribute
from time- to-time in the promotion of the University of West London by supporting events
organised for scholars, and events organised by the International Office. The scholar agrees
no payment will be made by the University to the scholar for their participation in promotional
activities. The scholar assigns to the University any intellectual property or other rights which
are created as part of the promotional material. The University reserves the right to revoke
the scholarship in the event the scholar is not fulfilling the requirements of the role.
There are five sections of this form to be completed in full. By submitting this form you are
agreeing to our scholarship terms. If any sections are incomplete, this form will not be
considered.
You will only be able to apply for a scholarship if you meet the eligibility criteria.
We are looking for exceptional candidates who have a proven academic and achievement
record and who will make a major contribution to our university and to the wider global
community.
Eligibility criteria
The International Ambassador Scholarship will be awarded on a competitive basis to
candidates who demonstrate enthusiasm and the ability to be an excellent international
student ambassador.
Applicants must be:
A self-funded overseas full fee-paying paying student (please note: EU applicants are not
eligible).
An offer holder for an undergraduate or postgraduate course at UWL, to commence study in
January 2015.
Next steps
Complete the scholarship application form and submit no later than 5pm GMT on Friday
28 November 2014.
A decision will be made by Wednesday 10 December 2014 and successful recipients will be
notified by e-mail.
1. Personal Details
Student number:
Course applied for:
Title (Mr/Mrs/Ms/Miss/Dr):
Gender: Male
Female
First name:
Surname / family name:
Date of birth:
Nationality:
Home address:
E-mail:
Landline (include country code):
Mobile (include country code):
2. Academic Background
Please give brief details of your academic history from High School and above.
Institution
Subjects
Qualification
and From
To
Grade
4. Reference
Please give the details of a referee e.g. a teacher who taught you. We may contact the
referee to ask whether they think you would be a good recipient for the scholarship.
Please seek permission from the referee before giving their details.
Referees name:
Address:
E-mail:
Telephone (incl. country code):
What is his / her relationship to you?:
5.2
5.3
How will you continue to promote the work of the University once you
have completed your studies?
5.4
by the University to the scholar for their participation in promotional activities. The scholar assigns to
the University any intellectual property or other rights which are created as part of the promotional
material.
Tier 4 (General) Student Visa
All scholars will be required to apply for prior appropriate student entry clearance (Tier 4 General
Student). Student immigration requirements for entry into the UK are operated on points based system.
Scholars must ensure that they meet all the requirements for entry within their application, in line with
the UK Border Agencys Tier 4 Policy Guidance. Scholars should only proceed with their acceptance of
the award if they are confident that they meet these requirements. The scholarship award will not be
made, or if made will be withdrawn where a Tier 4 student visa is not granted, or is subsequently
withdrawn.
If the scholar wishes his/her dependants to accompany him/her during their studies at the University of
West London, please note they will be responsible for meeting the requirements for a dependants visa.
Up to date details of the Tier 4 Student Immigration Rules and application procedures can be found on
the UK
Border Agency website: www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/visas-immigration/studying
Further information and guidance on student visas can be obtained from our website:
www.uwl.ac.uk/international/Visas_and_immigration.jsp
The University reserves the right to withdraw a scholarship award if the conditions outlined
above are not met.
Signature:
Date:
In signing the application for the International Ambassador Scholarship you accept the
conditions and confirm all the information given is accurate.
Please ensure all sections are complete before returning to:
International Office
University of West London
St Marys Road
Ealing
London W5 5RF
United Kingdom
You may also e-mail the application to int.app@uwl.ac.uk