Southwark scholarship scheme
Register your interest now
Do you live in the borough and plan to go to university in September 2012?
Worried about getting in to debt?
We are seeking applications from our residents who are considering applying for a place at university in September 2012.
Are you eligible?
The scholarship scheme will be allocated according to financial need. To be eligible you must:
- Not already have a degree, this must be your first degree
- Have a household income below £21,000
- Be a Southwark resident for three years
- Have undertaken community or voluntary work
What happens next?
- Applicants who register their interest by 15 January 2012 will receive a confirmation email.
- They will need to confirm that they have applied for a place at university by 20 January (or 30 March for Art & Design).
- In April applicants will be asked to complete the second part of the application process by confirming in May/June that they have been offered a university place.
- Following a short listing process in August selected candidates will be asked to attend an interview week beginning 17 September 2012.
This year with fees increasing up to £9,000 per annum we realise that this could influence your decision about higher education.
The scheme has received support from St Olaves and Bermondsey United charities. With this additional support we are now able to offer an increased number of scholarship awards for 2012.
We believe in investing in people to help them stay on in education and fulfil their potential and this scheme will help future generations of our community, and create a fairer future for all in our borough.
