The James Skillington Memorial Scholarship at Newcastle University in UK

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Newcastle University£2,000 scholarship is awarded in the memory of James Skillington’s to a UK undergraduate student studying Chemistry at the Newcastle University. The students of UK can apply for this scholarship. The award is for £2,000 split over three years, £1,000 in year one and £500 each in years 2 and 3. The application deadline is October 10, 2013.

Study Subject(s): Scholarships are provided in the field of chemistry at Newcastle University.
Course Level: This scholarship is available for pursuing undergraduate degree level at Newcastle University.
Scholarship Provider: The family of James Skillington
Scholarship can be taken at: UK

Eligibility: -First priority will be given to those students qualifying on academic and financial grounds applying for degrees in Chemistry. Should such a candidate not be identified, the Fund may be used to support a student in an alternative science subject, ideally in a discipline related to Chemistry.

-Applicants should be entering their first year of study when they apply.

Scholarship Open for International Students: The students of UK can apply for this scholarship.

Scholarship Description: James Skillington Memorial Undergraduate Scholarship at Newcastle University in UK. The family of James Skillington, to honour his memory after he died from Leukaemia whilst studying Chemistry at Newcastle University. The fund provides a student scholarship each academic year for a UK undergraduate student studying Chemistry at the University, and from a less privileged financial background.

Number of award(s): One Scholarship is offered.

Duration of award(s): The scholarship is offered for three years.

What does it cover? The award is for £2,000 split over three years, £1,000 in year one and £500 each in years 2 and 3.

Selection Criteria: Scholarship is for a UK undergraduate student studying Chemistry at the University, and from a less privileged financial background.

Notification:  Not Known

How to Apply: Students can apply by post. Applicants should be entering their first year of study when they apply. Applications for the academic year 2013-14 must be received no later than 10 October 2013. Students wishing to apply for this fund must send an application including the following:

-application form (PDF: 11KB) This form must be used or your application will not be considered
-covering letter stating their course and reasons for applying

-proof of financial hardship (eg proof of student loans, government support etc) – copies are acceptable

-proof of acceptance/enrolment onto the relevant University course – copies are acceptable

-proof of UK citizenship (passport or birth certificate) – copies are acceptable

Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is October 10, 2013.

Further Official Scholarship Information and Application

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