INTERNATIONAL AMBASSADOR

SCHOLARSHIP
The University of West London (UWL) is proud to be offering up to 100 scholarships worth up to £5,000
towards the first year of undergraduate or postgraduate tuition fees for international fee-paying applicants
applying to start in February, June or September 2021.

The International Ambassador Scholarship is intended to recognise and provide financial support for
outstanding students who wish to act as ambassadors for UWL.

As an ambassador you will be 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
by supporting events organised for scholars, and events organised by the International Office. The scholar
agrees no payment will be made 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 (see below).

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:

• An offer holder for an undergraduate or postgraduate course at UWL, to commence study in February,
June and September 2021. This means, you must have already applied for a course of study at this
University and you must have already received an official offer from one of our Admissions Officers
• A self-funded overseas full fee-paying paying student (please note: EU applicants are not eligible).

Next steps
• Complete the scholarship application form and submit no later than the following deadlines:
• 5pm GMT on 29th November 2020 for our January 2021 intake
• 5pm GMT on 28th March 2021 for our June 2021 intake
• 5pm GMT on 4th July 2021 for our September 2021 intake

• A decision will be made within 14 days of the deadline and successful recipients will be notified by e-mail.

For further information please e-mail int.app@uwl.ac.uk

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 Please complete all the following sections

1. Personal Details

University of West London Student ID number:

(This ID number is quoted on your offer letter. If you haven’t received an offer letter yet you will need to wait for an offer before
applying for this scholarship)

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:
Telephone number (include country code):
Mobile number (include country code):

2. Academic Background

Please give brief details of your academic history from High School and above.

Name of institution Subjects Qualification and grade From To

(MM/YY) (MM/YY)
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3. Extra-curricular activities and interests

Please give details of any extra-curricular activities and interests that you pursue in your free time
which you feel support your application. We are interested in the skills and qualities you have
gained from your extra-curricular activities, which you believe will make you a good student
ambassador for the University. Please use a maximum of 500 words.

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.

Referee’s name:
Address:
E-mail:
Telephone (incl. country and area code):
What is their relationship to you?

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5. Scholarship support statement

It is important for you to fully complete this section to support your application. Maximum 300
words for each question answer.

5.1 Please specify three opportunities where the University of West London could be
effectively promoted in your country.

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5.2 Please specify how you will support the University as a student ambassador to
achieve the three opportunities you have outlined above.

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5.3 How will you continue to promote the work of the University once you have
completed your studies?

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5.4 Please give three reasons why you consider yourself to be a worthwhile candidate
who should receive the scholarship.

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Please read the important information below before signing this application
form.
Conditions
These notes are intended to outline the conditions for scholars who have been offered a University of West London
International Ambassador Scholarship. Such scholars must be on a Tier 4 (General) student visa. The University at its
sole discretion reserves the right to allocate and administer the scholarship award as appropriate and conditions may
be subject to change. The University has sole discretion in awarding this scholarship and reserves the right not to
award a scholarship or to withdraw a scholarship for non-compliance with the terms of the award.

Successful candidates will normally be notified by email no later than one month after the publicised closing date. The
scholarship will only be awarded towards first year undergraduate or postgraduate tuition fees for international fee-
paying students starting in February, June or September 2021. The financial award will be applied directly to the
scholar’s tuition fees subject to full payment of tuition fees. No other University bursaries or discounts can be used in
conjunction with the International Ambassador Scholarship.

The Award
The scholar is expected to enrol for the intake stated on their Scholarship Offer Letter. The scholar must comply with
the terms and conditions of admittance and the University’s Regulations, including the Attendance Policy. Where there
is a failure to comply the scholarship award may be withdrawn in whole or part.

The scholar will be expected to complete their programme of study successfully within the time frame outlined on their
Scholarship Offer Letter. Scholarships do not include any other expenses, for example living and transport costs.

The scholar 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 to 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.

Should the scholar be awarded the International Ambassador Scholarship and become an ambassador for the
University, the scholar hereby also agrees to grant permission to the University to: use (and reproduce) the recording
of their image and voice (e.g. photograph, audio, or video); and, to distribute their image or recording in any medium,
be it print or electronic form, which may include the internet for the purposes of the promotion of the University.

Tier 4 (General) student visa

All scholars will be required to apply for prior appropriate student entry clearance (Tier 4 (General) student visa).
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 UKVI’s 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 (General) student
visa is not granted, or is subsequently withdrawn. If the scholar wishes their dependants to accompany them during
their studies at the University of West London, please note they will be responsible for meeting the requirements for a
dependant’s visa. Up to date details of the Tier 4 Student Immigration Rules and application procedures can be found
on the UKVI website: https://www.gov.uk/tier-4-general-visa. Further information and guidance on student visas
can be obtained from the University website: http://www.uwl.ac.uk/international/visas-and-immigration

The University reserves the right to withdraw a scholarship award if the conditions outlined above are not
met.

Please ensure all sections are complete before returning to the International Office via e-mail to int.app@uwl.ac.uk

Signature: Date:
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