Opportunity For Zimbabwean Youth:The Denys Holland Scholarship at University College London

Brief description:

The Denys Holland Scholarship aims to support undergraduate students from any country, who without the support of  the scholarship would be unable to secure the funding required to study at UCL, and who can demonstrate their intention to make full use of the activities offered by UCL and the Student Union.

Host Institution(s):

University College London, UK

Level/Field of study:

Bachelor’s Degree Programme in any subject offered at the University

Number of Awards:

Not specified

Target group:

Students from any country

Scholarship value/duration:

The scholarship is worth £9,000 per annum and scholars may choose to use all or part of the scholarship to cover fees. Any remainder is paid to the scholar as a maintenance stipend.

The scholarship is for one year in the first instance, but will be renewed subject to satisfactory progress, for up to a total of three years.

Eligibility:

Applicants should be:

• holding an offer of admission to UCL for full-time undergraduate study in any department;

• in financial hardship, and be able to demonstrate that without the scholarship they would be unable to study at UCL;

• preferably aged 25 or below at the time of commencing their studies;

• able to demonstrate that they have broad interests and intend to be actively involved in and contribute to the life of the university.

Application instructions:

Applicants must provide UCL Student Number or UCAS Application in their application. Complete applications and supporting documentations should be submitted by email before Friday, 1 July 2016 at 5pm.

It is important to read the Guidance Notes and visit the official website (link found below) to access the application form and for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.

Website:

Official Scholarship Website: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/prospective-students/scholarships/undergraduate/denyshollandug