WGS Next Generation Bursary Award

Description:
To provide an annual sum to the University of Glasgow for use by students from Scotland facing financial hardship. The awards will be enhancement related to either study or personal development (e.g. IT equipment, other specialist equipment, and travel and programme costs such as a field trip or overseas development experience). The awards will not be for general subsistence, fees and accommodation.

Value:
A number of awards to the max of £1406.25 for each College per semester. Please note that the typical value of the award is around £200-£300.

Eligibility:
Applicants must be Scottish by birth, descent (at least one parent born in Scotland) or have been continuously resident in Scotland for a period of at least 3 years for the purpose of secondary or tertiary education. Bursaries are for self-funded postgraduate students in need of financial help for equipment or travel which is essential to their studies.

Deadline:
Semester one – 21 December 2011
Semester two – 5 March 2012

How to apply:
Please download and complete the WGS Next Generation Bursary Application Form and then return it to the address below.

Contact Details:
Mrs Amber Marquez-Higgins
Senate Office
Gilbert Scott Building
University Of Glasgow
Glasgow, G12 8QQ

Telephone: 0141 330 4976/3292
Email: Amber.Marquez-Higgins@glasgow.ac.uk