Featured byUniversity of Kent
Overview
Scholarship type
Need based
Number of scholarships to award
Multiple
Grant
£1,500 Maintenance per annum
Scholarship coverage
- tuition fee reduction
Description
The scholarship supports students from disadvantaged backgrounds who begin their KMMS course. Additional consideration is given to applicants who are the first in their family to attend university, registered young carers or care leavers.
Benefits
£1,500 Maintenance per annum.
Eligibility
All candidates must:
- Have accepted an unconditional or firmly accepted a conditional offer from the Kent and Medway Medical School
- Provide evidence of financial hardship
Additional factors that will be taken into account include belonging to a category of disadvantage such as: The first in family to go to university, registered young carer or care leaver.
Scholarship requirements
Disciplines
Medicine & Health
Locations
United Kingdom
Nationality
Any
Study experience required
High school
Age
Unknown
Application
Application deadline
Not specified
In order be considered for this scholarship, you will need to submit:
A 500 word statement titled 'Why I should be considered for the KMMS Widening Participation Scholarships'
Written confirmation from the local authority of current/previous looked-after status - if applicable
Written confirmation of benefit award/tax credit notice, in the name of the student (vulnerable or discretionary) or parent (discretionary)
Documents to support financial status such as:
16-19 Bursary;
UCAT Bursary;
benefits statement;
P60 End of Year certificate or Self Assessment; or
previous 3 months payslips for adults in the household.