Refugee Scholarship

Bangor University

Gwynedd, United Kingdom

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Entry requirements
How to apply
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Award value

See below

Funding type

Free products/services

Deadline

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Study level

Postgraduate

About this scholarship

Awarding Institution

Bangor University

Number of awards

1 per year (avg)

What does this scholarship cover?

Accommodation
Tuition fees

Free products/services

Full Tuition Fee Waiver; Accommodation fee waiver in University Halls accommodation.

Entry requirements

Nationality

All International

Gender

Applicable to all genders

Delivery mode

In Person

Selection approach

Only selective applicants are considered

Study mode

Full Time

Intake year

All intakes

Other criteria

Academic excellence

Course subject and study level you are applying for

Subject area(s)*

Not subject specific

Study level

Postgraduate

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Other eligibility requirements

Eligibility

The Refugee scholarship is available for applicants who have an excellent academic background and who have achieved or are on course to achieve the equivalent of a UK Bachelors degree.
Candidates who are fully sponsored by a third party will not be entitled to this Scholarship.
Only open to students paying Home Tuition Fee Levels.
Applicants must have been granted refugee status or Indefinite Leave to Remain on Leave on Humanitarian Protection grounds.
Only open for Taught Masters programmes.
The above scholarship is available for full-time on-campus courses only.
Not open to students studying at Bangor University International College (BUIC).

In addition to being from a refugee background, we are looking for students who can demonstrate academic excellence and notable achievements in their social and professional life, and who will make a valuable contribution to all aspects of University life. This is an opportunity to recommence your academic career after having to leave your country and its education system. If you think that sounds like you – then we look forward to receiving your application.

Selection basis

Students are shortlisted based on their

Academic excellence
Refugee/asylum status

Selection criteria

Students must have met all the academic and other conditions of their offer
Recipients will be expected to become scholarship ambassadors, contributing to University promotion both as a student and in later years as alumni.
The scholarship is only valid for students starting their studies in September and cannot be carried over to the following academic year.
The scholarships will be awarded as a waiver of your tuition fees.
This scholarship will replace any other Bangor University Scholarships already awarded. It will not be awarded in addition to any other scholarship.
All scholarships will be awarded entirely at the University's discretion.

How to apply

Application process

You need to apply separately for this scholarship

Application details (from the awarding institution)

Step 1: You MUST have an offer to study at Bangor University before you can apply.
Step 2: Check your Eligibility for the scholarship and carefully read the conditions listed below.
Step 3: Complete the Refugee Scholarship application form before the deadline.
Step 4: Successful candidates will be informed.
Step 5: Scholarship winners will be required to complete a scholarship acceptance form within two weeks of the scholarship offer.

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