Royal
Agricultural University is providing sports scholarships for international
students in UK. The scholarships are available for pursuing undergraduate and
postgraduate degree level. New or currents students are eligible for these
sports scholarships. These scholarships are awarded to students with
outstanding ability in a particular sport to assist their development, and to
raise the profile of the University through their sporting endeavours. The
scholarships will provide £50 – £3,000. Application should be submitted till
31st July 2013.
Study
Subject(s): Scholarships
are provided to student having outstanding ability in a
particular sport for his/her studies at the University.
Course Level: The scholarships are available for pursuing
undergraduate and postgraduate degree level at Royal Agricultural
University in UK.
Scholarship Provider: Royal Agricultural University in UK.
Scholarship can be taken at: UK
Eligibility: New or current, UK or OS,
undergraduate or postgraduate; Outstanding ability in a particular sports.
Scholarship Open
for International Students:
UK and overseas students can apply for these scholarships.
Scholarship
Description: These
scholarships are awarded to students with outstanding ability in a particular
sport to assist their development, and to raise the profile of the
University through their sporting endeavours. The specific aims of the
sports scholarships are: Recruit talented students to study at the Royal
Agricultural University, Assist those students to achieve their
full sporting potential alongside their studies, By their efforts the sports
scholars will help raise the profile of the University in the sporting and
academic arenas, As far as is reasonable represent the University in their
sport, Scholarships are available (on adjudication) to sportsmen and women who
compete (at least) at county level or equivalent (this standard will vary from
sport to sport). Scholars should be committed to representing the
University and working with the University to achieve the aims of the
sports scholarship scheme. Each scholarship will be available for the duration
of the student’s studies whilst at the University, each scholarship is reviewed
annually. Influencing factors for renewal of the scholarship each year are the
satisfactory completion of an Annual Review. The University will advise
what this consists of and whether in its opinion the student has fulfilled
their part of the scholarship.
Duration of
award(s): Each
scholarship will be available for the duration of the student’s studies whilst
at the University, each scholarship is reviewed annually.
What does it
cover? The
scholarships will provide £50 – £3,000.
Selection
criteria:
Scholarships will be awarded on academic/sporting merit by past, current and
potential achievements by the Scholarship Committee.
Notification: An interview of short-listed
candidates by the Scholarships Committee will be arranged prior to the start of
the first term. For overseas applicants, a telephone or video conferencing
facility may be arranged.
How to Apply: Applications should be sent
to the University by 31st July using the online application form, together with
evidence demonstrating sports potential, and a reference from a teacher/coach
or selector. Applicants should also send a statement, of not more than 1,200
words, on how they intend to raise the profile of the University through
involvement in sport. Students should download and ask their referee to
complete the Reference Form; the referee should be their most recent
school/university tutor or employer. University does not accept references from
family members. Please note Scholarship applications cannot be considered
without a satisfactory reference. Additional information may be requested at a
later date
Scholarship
Application Deadline: The application
deadline is 31st July 2013.