Cardiff University International Scholarships 2012

Cardiff University International Scholarships application form and criteria are for the following scholarships only:

• Vice Chancellor’s Honorary International Scholarships [more about this]
• Cardiff University Undergraduate International Scholarships [more about this]
• Cardiff University Country-specific Undergraduate Scholarships [more about this]
• Cardiff University USA Alumni Scholarship [more about this]
• Cardiff University Postgraduate (Taught) International Scholarships [more about this]
• Cardiff University Postgraduate (Research) International Scholarships [more about this]

If you wish to apply for a subject-specific scholarship (e.g.: Business, Engineering, etc), or a scholarship offered in association with a partner organisation (e.g.: Commonwealth, Chevening etc), please refer to the appropriate section on the website. This is not the correct application form or eligibility criteria.

Eligibility Criteria: You must be confirmed as an Overseas Student for fee paying purposes (this information is contained in your offer letter).

• Applicants for an International Foundation, Postgraduate Taught or Postgraduate Research scholarship: You must have accepted an unconditional offer of a place to study at Cardiff University for the 2012/13 academic year by Midnight (UK time) Sunday, 15th July 2012.
• Applicants for an Undergraduate scholarship: You must have either a conditional or unconditional offer and must have accepted Cardiff University as your Firm choice on the UCAS system, for study during the 2012/13 academic year, by Midnight (UK time) Sunday, 15th July 2012.
• Students with offers to study a Distance Learning course are not eligible to apply.
• You must complete the application form and personal statement as directed. Incomplete forms will not be considered.
• You must return the application form by the deadline: Midnight (UK time) Sunday, 15th July. Applications received after this date will not be accepted.
• Scholarships are to be used for academic year 2012/13 only and cannot be used for 2013/14 entry. If you are awarded a scholarship and wish to defer your entry to the University, you will lose your scholarship and will need to re-apply again in the following year.
• These scholarships are only available to self-funded students. Students who are in receipt of full funding from a sponsorship body (such as their home country’s Government or a private organisation) are not eligible to apply.

If you are not sure about your eligibility, please contact the International Office at internationalscholarships@cardiff.ac.uk.

Guidance Notes for completing the Cardiff University International Scholarships

Application Form

Please ensure that you read these Guidance Notes before completing the Cardiff University International Scholarships application form. Completing the application form incorrectly may result in your application becoming invalid.

Please note that the Cardiff University International Scholarships application form is for the following scholarships only:

• Vice Chancellor’s Honorary International Scholarships
• Cardiff University Undergraduate International Scholarships
• Cardiff University Country-specific Undergraduate Scholarships
• Cardiff University USA Alumni Scholarships
• Cardiff University Postgraduate (Taught) International Scholarships
• Cardiff University Postgraduate (Research) International Scholarships

If you wish to apply for a subject-specific scholarship (e.g. Business, Engineering, etc), or a scholarship offered in association with a partner organisation (e.g. Commonwealth, Chevening etc), please refer to the appropriate section on our website.

Section A: Personal Details

Cardiff University Student Application Number

Please enter your unique 7 digit Cardiff University student number. You will find this on any correspondence you have received from our Registry Department, such as your offer letter. Failure to include this may result in your application not being considered.

Surname / Family Name

Please state your family name as indicated on your application to study at Cardiff University.

First / Given Name and Middle / Any other names

Please state all given and any other name(s) as indicated on your application to study at Cardiff University.

Date of Birth

Please enter your date of birth in the order DAY/MONTH/YEAR.

Nationality

Please state your nationality as it appears on your passport.

E-mail address

Please provide us with a valid e-mail address. This will be our main means of contacting you so please ensure you give us the correct address and, if you are hand-writing your application, please print clearly.

Mobile Phone number

Please include the country code.

Title of Course/Degree

Please state the title of the course/degree programme for which you hold an offer at Cardiff University.

Please also indicate at which level you have applied to study.

Section B: Pending / Most Recent Qualifications

Please provide the full name and address (including country) of the educational establishment that you attended whilst completing your most recent studies.

Include the dates you attended, details of any qualifications attempted or achieved, the subject and the date the qualifications were (or are expected to be) awarded.

You do not need to send us any supporting documents (e.g. transcripts).

Section C: Personal Statement

Please write a personal statement with a maximum of 700 words. You should include information on your academic achievements and ambitions, and why you should be considered for this scholarship. You may also wish to note how you feel that your Cardiff University education will enable you to make a difference when you return to your home country.

This is the most important section of the application form and we strongly encourage you to think carefully about why you should be awarded this scholarship. Please include only information relevant to your application and do not go over the word limit.

We may contact you for further information or for evidence of any information supplied within your personal statement.

Remember, these guidelines apply to the Cardiff University International Scholarships only. If you are applying for a subject-specific scholarship (e.g. Business, Engineering, etc), or a partner’s scholarship, you will need to check these schemes’ criteria as they may be different.

How do I know which scholarship to apply for?

You simply need to complete the Cardiff University International Scholarships application form and, providing you meet the eligibility criteria listed above, you will be considered for all the scholarships that are relevant to you.

Am I restricted to studying specific subjects?

No – all subjects are included within the Cardiff University International Scholarships scheme.

When is the closing date for applications?

The closing date for applications is Midnight (UK time), Sunday 15th July 2012.

What if I don’t have an Unconditional Offer by this date?

For students intending to study at Undergraduate level a firm acceptance of your conditional offer will be sufficient by 15th July 2012. Your offer must become unconditional by 17th August 2012.

Students intending to study at Postgraduate and International Foundation Programme levels must be holding unconditional offers by 15th July 2012.

When will I be informed if I have been successful?

Successful applicants will be informed early August 2012.

If you are an Undergraduate student, and have been successful in obtaining a scholarship, you must have an Unconditional Firm offer of a place to study at Cardiff University by 17th August 2012. If your offer is not Unconditional Firm by this date the scholarship will be offered to somebody else.

Unsuccessful applicants will be notified as soon as possible after 17th August. Unfortunately, we will be unable to provide feedback on unsuccessful applications.

How will be the scholarship applications be assessed? The selection panel at Cardiff University will be considering some important criteria when assessing your application form.

1. Academic merit: We require students to demonstrate their academic successes, whilst also illustrating other areas of personal development, such as learning gained via work experience, voluntary work or extra-curricular learning experiences;
2. Contribution to society: We will look positively upon applications from students who demonstrate a keen awareness of the contribution they can make to the development of their community, society or nation as a result of obtaining their qualification from Cardiff University;
3. Ambassadorial potential: Upon your graduation, you will be considered an Ambassador of Cardiff University, and we will look favourably upon applicants with the ability to represent Cardiff University in a diplomatic and professional manner in their future careers.

Please note that the decision of the selection panel is final and is not open to appeal.