Undergraduate Scholarships Application Form for Entry in 2011/12 (UND_1112)

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1 NOTES FOR APPLICANTS Only applications from candidates who have been offered a place at the University of Oxford for entry in 2011/12 will be considered IMPORTANT INFORMATION You must read the information here and scholarship details before indicating which award(s) you wish to be considered for. 1. This form can only be completed by: Undergraduate applicants who have been offered a place at the University of Oxford for entry in 2011/12 and are applying for the following scholarships: Ahmet Ertegun Hill Foundation Noon Foundation Palgrave Brown Palgrave Brown UK Reach Oxford Second BA applicants from Australia who have been offered a place at the University of Oxford for entry in 2011/12 and are applying for the following scholarship: Oxford Australia 2. Only one application form should be submitted, even if you use this form to apply for more than one scholarship. 3. The value of these scholarships varies and details are set out in the following pages. 4. A breakdown of expenses and an explanation of University fees and college fees are provided on the Fees and Funding website at 5. We use to inform successful candidates of award outcomes, so please ensure that the address you supply is valid. If you change your address, please let us know. 6. Only those candidates who have been accepted for University admission at the time of the shortlisting will be considered for the scholarships. 7. A notice will appear on the online scholarship profile when decisions about each scheme have been made. The web addresses for these profiles are on the following pages. 8. If you have not heard from us by the time this notice is posted, this means your application to this scheme has been unsuccessful. 9. If you apply for a scholarship for which you are ineligible (e.g. through status/nationality), your application will not be considered.

2 NOTES FOR APPLICANTS COMPLETING THE APPLICATION FORM Please fill in the form as clearly and completely as possible either electronically or in black ink. Where possible, please ensure that the form is printed as a single-sided document. The deadline for receipt of the UND_1112 application form and all supporting materials is 12 noon (UK time) on Friday 25 February Late applications or supporting materials will not be accepted. Return one copy of the application form with your supporting material in person, by post or by to: In person: Student Financial Support, Examination Schools, High Street, Oxford, OX1 4BG, UK Post: UND_1112, Student Financial Support, Examination Schools, High Street, Oxford, OX1 4BG, UK student.funding@admin.ox.ac.uk If you send your application by , you must use the subject header UND_1112 APP [APPLICANT S FAMILY NAME]. If you send your application form and supporting materials separately, please use the correct subject headings to ensure there are no delays in processing your application. SUPPORTING MATERIALS 1. You must send one copy of the transcript of your academic student record with your application. If this is not in English, it must be accompanied by a translation of the document. A scanned copy is acceptable. 2. You must include one copy of the letter from your college offering you a place to study at Oxford. A scanned copy is acceptable. 3. You must supply two references with your application. These should be from two people with direct knowledge of your academic work (e.g. former or current teacher) who are not related to you, and who you have asked to complete reference forms in support of your application. You should ask each of the referees named on your scholarship application form to complete one of the reference forms. The reference forms must be received by post or by 12 noon (UK time) on Friday 25 February If referees submit their reference by , it must be sent from a work address. Hotmail, yahoo, gmail and other such addresses cannot be accepted. The address for referees to use is student.funding@admin.ox.ac.uk with the subject heading UND_1112 REF [APPLICANT S FAMILY NAME]. Please note that we cannot contact referees on your behalf. 4. Some of the scholarships require you to include a supporting statement with your application. Please use Section F of the application form to enter this statement. If you do not submit this statement by the deadline, your application will not be considered.

3 AHMET ERTEGUN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP OVERVIEW The Ahmet Ertegun Memorial Scholarship has been established by the Ahmet Ertegun Education Fund to provide funding for students of Turkish descent who would otherwise not be able to afford to come to Oxford. The Ahmet Ertegun Education Fund was established in memory of Ahmet Ertegun, co-founder of Atlantic Records. ELIGIBILITY Nationality: Fee status: Level of study: Year of study: Subject: College: Other criteria: AWARD DETAILS Duration: Value: Number: Turkish nationals or students with a Turkish parent(s) or grandparent(s) All fee statuses Undergraduate New students All subjects except medicine All colleges Scholarships will be awarded on the basis of financial need and academic merit 3 or 4 years depending on course length University fees and college fees (if applicable), a grant for living expenses and one return air fare per year One award will be available APPLICATION PROCESS You must make an application to the University through UCAS by 15 October 2010 and be successful in gaining a place. You will then need to complete a separate scholarship application form. Application form: UND_1112 Closing date: 12 noon on Friday 25 February 2011 Results: Candidates will be informed in May 2011 OTHER INFORMATION Scholars will be expected to write an annual report about their academic and social activities, and achievements at the University. Receipt of the award in subsequent years is subject to satisfactory academic progress. Scholars will be expected to apply for UK government maintenance support if eligible. Recipients of the Oxford Opportunity Bursary (OOB) will have this funded as part of the Ahmet Ertegun Memorial Scholarship so will not receive a separate OOB. They will be able to apply for any other awards open to OOB holders without this affecting their scholarship.

4 HILL FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP OVERVIEW These awards, funded by the Hill Foundation, are offered to enable Russians of very high academic ability to undertake a period of study at Oxford University before returning to develop their careers in the Russian Federation ELIGIBILITY Nationality: Fee status: Level of study: Year of study: Subject: College: Other criteria: AWARD DETAILS Duration: Value: Number: Citizens of Russia whose first degree has been taken at a Russian university and who have not subsequently taken any other degree. Israeli passport holders who are the immediate children of a Russian national or Soviet national born in the Russian Federation whose first degree has been taken at an Israeli University and who have not taken any other degree, are also eligible. Overseas Most Hill Scholars come to Oxford to do research or study for a higher degree but the Trustees also encourage applications from graduates of Russian/Israeli Universities who would like to benefit from the experience of the Oxford tutorial system and take a second first degree with senior status. New students All subjects All Applicants must intend to return to their home country at the end of their studies. 2 or 3 years depending on course length University fees, college fees and a grant for living expenses per year 7 to 10 (including Hill awards for graduates) APPLICATION PROCESS You must make an application to the University through UCAS by 15 October 2010 and be successful in gaining a place. You will then need to complete a separate scholarship application form. Application form: UND_1112 Closing date: 12 noon on Friday 25 February 2010 Results: Candidates will be informed in May 2011 OTHER INFORMATION Scholars will be expected to write a report at the end of the first academic year, and an annual report about their academic and social activities, and achievements at the University. Receipt of the award in subsequent years is subject to satisfactory academic progress. Applicants should be aware that competition for the scheme is very high and the University does not have additional funding for those candidates who are not offered a scholarship.

5 NOON EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION OXFORD SCHOLARSHIPS OVERVIEW The Noon Educational Foundation was established in 1992 by Lady Viqarunnissa Noon to support scholars from Pakistan to study at leading universities in the United Kingdom. The scholarships at Oxford are funded by the Foundation, the University and a number of generous partners. ELIGIBILITY Nationality: Fee status: Level of study: Year of study: Subject: College: Other criteria: AWARD DETAILS Duration: Value: Number: Pakistan Overseas Undergraduate and Graduate New Students All subjects All Applicants must commit to returning to Pakistan after the completion of their studies Varies In recent years these have ranged from partial awards (e.g. 3000) to fully funded scholarships (all fees and living costs). One or two per year (includes graduate applicants) APPLICATION PROCESS (Please note that graduates apply via the funding section of the application form for graduate study, not the UND_1112 form) Application form: UND_1112 for undergraduates Closing date: 12 noon on Friday 25 February 2011 Results: Candidates will be informed in July 2011 OTHER INFORMATION You must also attach a short statement with your application setting out (in not more than 200 words) how you intend to contribute to Pakistan on your return, and how your studies in Oxford will help with this.

6 OXFORD AUSTRALIA SCHOLARSHIP FUND OVERVIEW The Oxford Australia Scholarship Fund was established in the 1990s with donations from Australians who have studied at Oxford and, in particular, from Mr James Fairfax AO. Thanks to the generosity of the Fund's many supporters it has continued to grow. This has included special fund-raising initiatives from Old Members of Magdalen College, University College and Brasenose College to create awards linked to specific colleges. ELIGIBILITY Nationality: Fee status: Level of study: Year of study: Subject: College: Other criteria: AWARD DETAILS Duration: Value: Number: Applicants must be Australian citizens who are normally resident in Australia and are applying for a Second BA or graduate degree. Overseas Second BA and Graduate New students All subjects All Applicants must intend to return to their home country at the end of their studies. 2 or 3 years depending on course length The value of the scholarship is AUD$12,000 p/a, which will contribute towards living expenses 4 (including Oxford Australia awards for graduates) APPLICATION PROCESS (Please note that graduates apply via the funding section of the application form for graduate study, not the UND_1112 form) Application form: UND_1112 Closing date: 12 noon on Friday 25 February 2010 Results: Candidates will be informed in May 2011 OTHER INFORMATION Scholars will be expected to write a report at the end of the first academic year, and an annual report about their academic and social activities, and achievements at the University. Receipt of the award in subsequent years is subject to satisfactory academic progress. Applicants should be aware that competition for the scheme is very high and the University does not have additional funding for those candidates who are not offered a scholarship.

7 PALGRAVE BROWN SCHOLARSHIP OVERVIEW The Palgrave Brown Scholarship has been established by the Palgrave Brown Bursary Fund to provide funding for undergraduates with Home/EU fee status from Central and Eastern Europe and the countries of the former USSR who are in need of financial assistance ELIGIBILITY Nationality: Fee status: Level of study: Year of study: Subject: College: Other criteria: Students must have either been previously resident and/or educated in Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, Slovakia or Slovenia. Applications will also be considered from Home/EU students who have either been previously resident and/or educated in Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Montenegro, the Republic of Macedonia, Russia, Serbia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine or Uzbekistan. Home/EU Undergraduate New students All subjects All colleges Scholarships will be awarded on the basis of financial need, and academic merit will also be taken into consideration. Preference will be given to students who are not eligible for UK government maintenance support and who are undertaking their first undergraduate degree. AWARD DETAILS Duration: Value: Number: 3 or 4 years depending on course length Annual grants of 9,200 towards living expenses and 800 towards travel. Students undertaking a six-year medical degree would only receive funding for the first four years of the course, and repeat years would only be funded with the prior agreement of the Committee. One award will be available APPLICATION PROCESS You must make an application to the University through UCAS by 15 October 2010 and be successful in gaining a place. You will then need to complete a separate scholarship application form. Application form: UND_1112 Closing date: 12 noon on Friday 25 February 2011 Results: Candidates will be informed in May 2011 OTHER INFORMATION Receipt of the scholarship is conditional upon the student to whom an offer is made providing evidence of residency and/or education. Scholars will be expected to write an annual report about their academic and social activities, and achievements at the University. Receipt of the award in subsequent years is subject to satisfactory academic progress. Scholars will be expected to apply for UK government maintenance support if eligible. Recipients of the Oxford Opportunity Bursary (OOB) will have this funded as part of the Palgrave Brown Scholarship so will not receive a separate OOB. They will be able to apply for any other awards open to OOB holders without this affecting their scholarship.

8 PALGRAVE BROWN UK SCHOLARSHIP OVERVIEW The Palgrave Brown UK Scholarship has been established by the Palgrave Brown Bursary Fund to provide funding for undergraduates with Home/EU fee status from Norfolk and Suffolk who are in need of financial assistance ELIGIBILITY Nationality: Fee status: Level of study: Year of study: Subject: College: Other criteria: Students must have either been previously resident and/or educated in the UK counties of Norfolk or Suffolk Home/EU Undergraduate New students All subjects All colleges Scholarships will be awarded on the basis of financial need, and academic merit will also be taken into consideration AWARD DETAILS Duration: Value: Number: 3 or 4 years depending on course length An annual grant towards living expenses for the rest of the student s course. Students undertaking a six-year medical degree would only receive funding for the first four years of the course, and repeat years would only be funded with the prior agreement of the Committee. One award will be available APPLICATION PROCESS You must make an application to the University through UCAS by 15 October 2010 and be successful in gaining a place. You will then need to complete a separate scholarship application form. Application form: UND_1112 Closing date: 12 noon on Friday 25 February 2011 Results: Candidates will be informed in May 2011 OTHER INFORMATION Receipt of the scholarship is conditional upon the student to whom an offer is made providing evidence of residency and/or education. Scholars will be expected to write an annual report about their academic and social activities, and achievements at the University. Receipt of the award in subsequent years is subject to satisfactory academic progress. Scholars will be expected to apply for UK government maintenance support. Recipients of the Oxford Opportunity Bursary (OOB) will have this funded as part of the Palgrave Brown UK Scholarship so will not receive a separate OOB. They will be able to apply for any other awards open to OOB holders without this affecting their scholarship.

9 REACH OXFORD SCHOLARSHIP OVERVIEW A number of Oxford colleges offer Reach Oxford Scholarships (formerly Oxford Student Scholarships) to students from developing countries who, for political or financial reasons, or because suitable educational facilities do not exist, cannot study for a degree in their own countries. ELIGIBILITY Nationality: Fee status: Level of study: Year of study: Subject: College: Other criteria: AWARD DETAILS Duration: Value: Number: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Rep., Chad, Chile, China, Colombia, Comoros, Congo, Dem. Rep., Congo, Rep., Cook Islands, Costa Rica, Côte d'ivoire, Croatia, Cuba, Djibouti, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Fiji, Gabon, Gambia, Georgia, Ghana, Grenada, Guatemala, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Jamaica, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kiribati, Korea, Dem. Rep., Kosovo, Kyrgyz, Rep., Laos, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Macedonia, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Mali, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mexico, Micronesia, Moldova, Mongolia, Montenegro, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Nauru, Nepal, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, Niue, Oman, Pakistan, Palau, Palestinian Administered Areas, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Rwanda, Samoa, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Serbia, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Africa, Sri Lanka, St Kitts-Nevis, St Lucia, St Vincent and Grenadines, Sudan, Suriname, Swaziland, Syria, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Togo, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, Uganda, Ukraine, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Venezuela, Vietnam, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe Overseas Undergraduate New students All subjects except medicine To be confirmed This scheme is only suitable for candidates of the highest academic ability who have outstanding examination results. However, financial need and social commitment are also major criteria for selection. 3 or 4 years depending on course length University fees and college fees, a grant for living expenses and one return air fare per year To be confirmed

10 REACH OXFORD SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION PROCESS You must make an application to the University through UCAS by 15 October 2010 and be successful in gaining a place. You will then need to complete a separate scholarship application form. You must also answer the following two questions in the supporting statement of the scholarship application form: 1. Why are you applying for this scholarship and what impact will it have on your career? 2. How would you use the education you receive at Oxford for the benefit of your community? Application form: UND_1112 Closing date: 12 noon on Friday 25 February 2011 Results: Candidates will be informed in May 2011 OTHER INFORMATION Scholars will be expected to write an annual report about their academic and social activities, and achievements at the University. Receipt of the award in subsequent years is subject to satisfactory academic progress. Applicants should be aware that competition for the scheme is very high and the University does not have additional funding for those candidates who are not offered a scholarship.

11 SECTION A SCHOLARSHIPS You must read the scholarship information from the preceding pages first to check your eligibility. Please tick the scholarship(s) that you wish to be considered for. Ahmet Ertegun Hill Foundation Noon Foundation SECTION G CHECKLIST Oxford Australia Palgrave Brown Palgrave Brown UK Reach Oxford SECTION B PERSONAL INFORMATION Title (tick one box only): Mr Ms Other Surname or family name: First name(s): Middle name(s): Date of birth: Correspondence address: Permanent address (if different): address: Country of citizenship: Country of residence: UCAS number: SECTION G CHECKLIST SECTION C COURSE DETAILS Please give details of the course at Oxford for which you are applying for funding. DEGREE SUBJECT COLLEGE Only applications from candidates who have been offered a place at the University of Oxford for entry in 2011/12 will be considered

12 SECTION D CURRENT AND PREVIOUS EDUCATION Name of applicant: UCAS number: Please provide details of secondary and higher education (if any), including current study and qualifications obtained or expected. NAME OF SCHOOL/INSTITUTION AND COUNTRY DATES OF ATTENDANCE QUALIFICATION AND SUBJECT RESULT AND RANKING

13 SECTION E FINANCIAL INFORMATION Name of applicant: UCAS number: Please give details of any funding you have already firmly secured for each year of your course. State the value in GBP and type of expenses (e.g. fees, living costs) covered. FUNDING SOURCES TYPE OF EXPENSES 2011/ / / /15 Own income/savings Relatives/friends Other scholarships Private sponsors Loans Other (please give details) Total Please give details of any funding you have applied for or intend to apply for to support your studies at Oxford. State the value in GBP and type of expenses (e.g. fees, living costs) covered. FUNDING SOURCES TYPE OF EXPENSES AWARD NOTIFICATION DATE EXPECTED AMOUNT DURATION

14 SECTION F FURTHER INFORMATION Name of applicant: UCAS number: Please explain why you have applied for this course of study at Oxford. You may wish to include information about other relevant academic information (e.g. awards and achievements), your proposed future careers and your activities and interests. You may continue on a separate piece of paper if necessary. Please ensure that you read the scholarship profile to check if you need to provide any additional information.

15 SECTION G REFERENCES Name of applicant: UCAS number: Please give the names of two people with direct knowledge of your academic work (e.g. former or current teacher) who are not related to you, and who you have asked to complete reference forms in support of your application. REFEREE NAME AND OCCUPATION ADDRESS OF REFEREE RELATIONSHIP TO YOU SECTION H CHECKLIST Please check the relevant scholarship details very carefully before submitting your application. Then tick the boxes below. HAVE YOU TICK IF YES Enclosed one copy of the fully completed application form (incomplete applications will not be considered)? Enclosed one copy of the transcript of your academic student record? Enclosed one copy of your college offer letter? Asked the two referees named in Section G to send references to Student Financial Support? SECTION I DECLARATION Once you have completed the above, please read the declaration below and sign to indicate that you agree with the terms. I consent to the collection and processing of relevant personal data by the University, colleges and funding bodies, as applicable subject to the provisions of the Data Protection Act (1998). I understand that the information provided on this form will be held and used for the purpose of processing my application for study, for student administration and for funding purposes. I declare that the information that I have given on this form is correct and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that giving false information will automatically disqualify my application. Signed (not required if submitting electronically): Date: Print name:

16 REFERENCE Name of applicant: Scholarship(s) applied for: The above named student is applying for a scholarship to study at the University of Oxford and is asking you to act as a referee. Please let us have your comments on this candidate s academic fitness, their general suitability for the proposed programme of study and any other information you consider to be relevant to the application (for example, the candidate s financial circumstances, if these are known to you). If you have knowledge of the candidate s recent study it would be helpful if you could indicate the standard attained. Please type or use block capitals. You may continue on a separate piece of paper if necessary. Signed (not required if submitting electronically): Date: Print name: Institution: Please return the reference by post to UND_1112, Student Financial Support, Examination Schools, High Street, Oxford, OX1 4BG, UK or by to student.funding@admin.ox.ac.uk. Please use the subject heading UND_1112 REF [APPLICANT S FAMILY NAME]. References must be received by 12 noon (UK time) on Friday 25 February 2011.

17 REFERENCE Name of applicant: Scholarship(s) applied for: The above named student is applying for a scholarship to study at the University of Oxford and is asking you to act as a referee. Please let us have your comments on this candidate s academic fitness, their general suitability for the proposed programme of study and any other information you consider to be relevant to the application (for example, the candidate s financial circumstances, if these are known to you). If you have knowledge of the candidate s recent study it would be helpful if you could indicate the standard attained. Please type or use block capitals. You may continue on a separate piece of paper if necessary. Signed (not required if submitting electronically): Print name: Date: Institution: Please return the reference by post to UND_1112, Student Financial Support, Examination Schools, High Street, Oxford, OX1 4BG, UK or by to student.funding@admin.ox.ac.uk. Please use the subject heading UND_1112 REF [APPLICANT S FAMILY NAME]. References must be received by 12 noon (UK time) on Friday 25 February 2011.