International Response Scholarship at Goldsmiths University of London 2024

Last updated Feb 22, 2024

Goldsmiths University is offering the International Response Scholarship for the year 2024, providing vital financial support to students with refugee status or active asylum applications in the UK. This scholarship, available for both undergraduate and postgraduate taught students, includes an £8,825 allowance, a full tuition fee waiver, and accommodation fees for a single study bedroom in Goldsmiths halls of residence. The application period for this opportunity is from February 20, 2024, to May 24, 2024. This introduction will guide you through the key aspects of the scholarship, eligibility criteria, and the application process.

Details of Goldsmiths University Scholarship:

Value:This scholarship encompasses an £8,825 allowance, complete tuition fee coverage, and accommodation in Goldsmiths halls (up to £200 per week).

Number Available: Four scholarships exist, with two designated for undergraduates and two for postgraduate taught students.

Degree Level:

Goldsmiths University is offering the International Response Scholarship for the year 2024, open to both undergraduate and postgraduate taught students.

Benefits:

Allowance: £8,825
Full Tuition Fee Waiver: Covers the entire tuition fee for each year of study.
Accommodation Fee: Provided for a single study bedroom in Goldsmiths halls of residence, up to £200 per week.

Eligibility Criteria:

Refugee Status or Active Asylum Application: Applicants must have refugee status in the UK or an active application for asylum (documentation required).
Offer of Study at Goldsmiths: Applicants must hold an offer of study on an undergraduate or taught postgraduate degree at Goldsmiths University.
Study Eligibility in the UK: Applicants must be eligible to study in the UK, with no prohibitive conditions if on Immigration Bail.
Special Arrangement for Ukrainian Applicants: Scholarship consideration is extended to Ukrainian applicants seeking refuge in the UK under the special arrangement set by the Home Office.

How to Apply:

Application Availability: The 2024 application form will be accessible on the official scholarship page starting from February 20, 2024.
Application Process: Eligible applicants should visit the scholarship page on the specified date and fill out the application form.
Documentation: Upload supporting documents, including proof of refugee status or an active application for asylum, to your MyGoldsmiths account.
Special Note for Ukrainian Applicants: Ukrainian applicants seeking refuge in the UK under the special arrangement set by the Home Office are also encouraged to apply.
Accommodation Application (if applicable): If you wish to live in Goldsmiths accommodation, submit a separate application, indicating in the notes section that you are applying for the International Response Scholarship.

Application Deadline:

The application period is set to commence on February 20, 2024, and conclude on May 24, 2024, following British Summer Time (BST).

Should you desire accommodation in Goldsmiths, a distinct application is necessary. To explore further details about our accommodation options and initiate your application, kindly specify in the notes section that you are seeking consideration for the International Response Scholarship.

Selection Procedure:

Initial Shortlisting: Our Scholarships Coordinator conducts the initial shortlisting based on eligibility criteria. All applicants meeting these criteria progress to the subsequent selection stage.
Evaluation by Awarding Panel: An esteemed awarding panel, comprising representatives from Admissions, Widening Participation, and the Immigration Advisory Service, carefully reviews the forwarded applications.
Comprehensive Consideration: The panel recognizes the diverse range of skills, attributes, and experiences applicants bring. Equal weight is given to both academic records and responses to questions in the award application form. Importantly, the focus lies on the content of answers and their relevance, not the writing standard.
Panel Composition: The panel is composed of professionals from Admissions, Widening Participation, and the Immigration Advisory Service, ensuring a holistic evaluation against the stipulated criteria.
Final Decision and Reserves: The panel makes final decisions regarding award recipients and identifies reserve candidates based on their alignment with the specified criteria.

For any queries, please contact [email protected] Further details on Goldsmiths scholarships and bursaries regulations are available for reference.