Goldsmiths University International Response Scholarship 2024

Are you an international student facing challenges due to your status as a refugee or asylum seeker? Goldsmiths, University of London, presents a promising opportunity for you. The International Response Scholarship 2024 aims to support your educational pursuits by offering a substantial financial package that includes an allowance, a tuition fee waiver, and accommodation support.

What the Scholarship Offers

The Goldsmiths International Response Scholarship provides substantial financial assistance, including:

A £8,825 allowance per year
A complete tuition fee waiver for the duration of your study
Accommodation fees for a single study bedroom in Goldsmiths halls of residence, up to £200 per week

Who Can Apply?

Goldsmiths offers this scholarship to four lucky students: two undergraduate and two postgraduate taught students. To be eligible, you must:

Be a refugee in the UK or have an active asylum application
Hold an offer of study on an undergraduate or postgraduate taught degree at Goldsmiths
Be eligible to study in the UK under current immigration laws

Ukrainian applicants seeking refuge under the special arrangement set by the Home Office are also considered for this scholarship.

Application Process

Secure an Offer: First, apply for admission to the course of your interest at Goldsmiths via UCAS or MyGoldsmiths. Once you receive your offer letter, you can proceed to the scholarship application.
Apply for the Scholarship: After this visit the International Response Scholarship for scholarship application. Ensure you have your offer letter and you are Refugees or Asylum Seekers in the United Kingdom as it is required to proceed.
Submit a Personal Statement: Your personal statement is crucial. It should reflect your achievements, aspirations, and why you deserve the scholarship. This is your chance to stand out from other applicants.
Provide Additional Materials: Depending on your field of study, you may need to submit additional materials like essays or portfolios.
Interview: The selection committee might invite you for an interview, which could be in person or online. This is another opportunity to impress.

Selection Process

The scholarship winners are selected competitively. All applications are initially shortlisted by the Scholarships Coordinator based on eligibility. A panel including members from Admissions, Widening Participation, and the Immigration Advisory Service will then review eligible applications. They consider academic records, the relevance and quality of answers in the application form, and not the standard of writing.