The University of West London

This scholarship has been designed to support students who have dependent children under the age of 16 and are applying to study at the University of West London.

There will be 178 of these scholarships available for students commencing their study in Autumn 2012. Please apply early as applications will be processed in order of receipt.

The scholarship will consist of the following, to the total value of £3,000:

1. £1,000 cash bursary to cover travel costs and other living expenses.

2. £500 credit to cover University services including the bookshop account, library fees, sustenance in the various restaurants.

3. £1,500 to be spent on student accommodation or, for students living at home while studying, a £1,500 fee waiver.

How to apply:

Download an application form (pdf, 136 kb).

The closing date for University of West London NSP Scholarships for students with young dependants is 30 June 2012.

Successful applicants will be notified in July 2012.

Criteria:

• Applicants must be from a household with an income of less than £25,000 per annum (pdf).
• Applicants must be providing care for dependant children under the age of 16 years on Saturday 1 December 2012, or applicants must be mature students (over the age of 21 on or before 31 Aug 2012). Priority will be given to applicants with dependants.
• These scholarships are open to first time applicants to Higher Education.
• Applicants must be classified as 'Home (excluding Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland) or EU' students as defined by UKCISA.