Application is now open for the Skylark Scholarship Programme at the University of Leicester. Interested candidates are encouraged to send their applications in before the deadline date.
About the University of Leicester and Scholarship
The University of Leicester (/ˈlɛstər/ ⓘ LEST-ər) is a public research university based in Leicester, England. The main campus is south of the city center, adjacent to Victoria Park. The university’s predecessor, University College, Leicester, gained university status in 1957. The university had an income of £339.4 million in 2021/22, of which £64 million was from research grants.
The Skylark Scholarship program owes its existence to the generosity of philanthropic donors who have graciously contributed to the University of Leicester. These contributions are designed to assist exceptionally talented home fee-paying students in overcoming financial obstacles during their university journey.
These scholarships have a specific aim: to bridge the financial gap that often exists between the available maintenance loans and the average expenses associated with university education. Successful applicants will receive a sum of £4,000 per annum for the entire duration of their three-year degree program. This scholarship will be disbursed in equal segments, with payments scheduled for February during the first, second, and third years of their undergraduate studies.
Details about the Skylark Scholarship Programme at the University of Leicester:
Scholarship Sponsor: University of Leicester, UK
Scholarship Value: £4,000
Number of awards: N/A
Study level: Undergraduate
Host Institution(s): University of Leicester, UK
Benefits:
Applications for the Freeths Law Scholarship, submitted by the specified deadline mentioned above, will undergo a rigorous screening process to ensure that applicants meet all the necessary criteria for the Skylark Scholarship. Following this initial screening, the Leicester Law School will evaluate the essays submitted, and the three best essays, as judged by the school, will be shortlisted. These three shortlisted applicants will then proceed to the interview stage, conducted by the scholarship panel.
The final successful candidate and recipient of the Freeths Law Scholarship will be selected based on the outcomes of these interviews. All applicants will receive notifications regarding the status of their application and essay submission in October, a process managed by the Development and Alumni Relations Office. Applicants who have been shortlisted will be contacted separately to arrange interviews with the scholarship panel.
Eligibility Criteria for the Skylark Scholarship Programme
Applicants are advised to meet the following prerequisites to be qualified for the Skylark Scholarship Programme at the University of Leicester:
- Have received an offer from the University of Leicester to study their first undergraduate Law degree course and intend to commence their studies in September 2023.
- Be enrolled as a full-time student, attending classes on campus.
- Be assessed as a student paying home tuition fees.
- Achieve a minimum of 128 UCAS tariff points, for example, ABB in A Levels. In exceptional cases, consideration may be given to applicants who have received a contextual offer.
- Have been a permanent resident in the UK for the past three years, residing in an area characterized by low participation in higher education (POLAR 4, Quintile 1).
Or;
- Have lived in a socioeconomically deprived region (IMD Decile 1-2) for the past three years as a permanent resident of the UK.
- Possess a family income as determined by the Student Loans Company of $25,000 or less.
Application Procedure for the Skylark Scholarship Programme
Interested and qualified candidates should simply complete the application form, providing a supporting essay of no more than 350 words outlining how a scholarship would benefit you. If you feel like doing so, you might include obstacles you overcame to get into higher education, your goals for the future, and your time at university, as well as what receiving a scholarship would mean to you.
To be eligible for the Freeths Law Scholarship, candidates must additionally reply to the following essay prompt. Staff members at the Leicester Law School are responsible for setting this essay question. Find a recent news item in the media where you believe an injustice has taken place. That is the essay prompt. Describe the changes you would make to the legal system to prevent such injustices from happening again in the future and why this motivates you to study law.
No more than 1000 words may be used in your essay. Submissions for essays should be sent through email to lawassessment@le.ac.uk. Please submit your essay along with your name and student ID number.
Note: On Tuesday, October 31, 10.30 a.m. BST is the deadline for submitting the application form and essay.
The Application Deadline is: October 31, 2023
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