What is a bursary?
Frequently Asked Questions - Financial Assistance Office - T...A bursary is an award or a grant, that may be awarded as part of a financial assistance package. To be eligible for a bursary you must be a full-time undergraduate student and performing at credit level or higher.
Will applying for consideration of Work Study mean I will get less money for an Entrance Bursary?
Student Awards: I'm Applying to Queen'sNo, if you indicate on your Entrance Bursary that you want to be considered for Work Study, it will have no bearing on your assessment for bursary funding. The terms of your award do state that you must be registered as a full-time student carrying a full course load in an undergraduate degree program. A full course load is successfully completing a minimum of 80% of the full course load required for the faculty you are registered in.
Is my bursary calculation wrong? I thought there was money available for A grades at A level?
Frequently Asked QuestionsOur bursary scheme does award on an income basis and also rewards for A levels. This achievement part of the scheme also factors in household income. If you are studying a priority subject you may be able to receive at least £750 for three A grades regardless of household income. If you are in doubt about your bursary assessment then please contact Financial Support team on 0114 2221311 or financialhelp@sheffield and we will explain how your award has been calculated.
What should I do if I have a bursary/scholarship?
University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, FAQsYou should go to the university's Fees Office in Senate House Concourse, East Campus, where on presentation of proof of bursary/scholarship, a clearance certificate will be given to waive the payment before registration.
What is the female bursary?
FÁS - FAQsThe female bursary is a financial intervention by F??S aimed at employers to encourage an increased level of recruitment of female apprentices in traditionally male trades.
When will I find out if I am a bursary recipient?
Frequently Asked QuestionsEntrance bursary applicants will be notified within 2-3 weeks of submitting an application. In-Course Financial Aid applicants are usually notified of the decision within a few days.
How is my bursary paid?
Frequently Asked QuestionsYour bursary will be paid directly into your bank account by BACS in two instalments one at the start of the academic year (October) and one in the second semester (by the end of February). If your bursary is less than £400 you will receive just one payment at the start of the academic year.
When will I hear about my bursary?
Frequently Asked QuestionsBursary assessment letters notifying students of whether they are successful in receiving a bursary and if so the value, are normally sent out in October. If your assessment by your Local Authority (Local Authority) is late then your bursary assessment could also be delayed. Also if you are reassessed during the year, say if you change course or your Local Authority assessment changes then you will receive a reassessment notification.
Do I have to apply for a bursary?
Frequently Asked QuestionsNo, as long as you have applied for mean tested financial support and you and your sponsors (normally your parents) have signed a consent to share authorisation, we will automatically assess you for a bursary and then let you know of the outcome of the assessment.
How can I apply for a Queen's Entrance Bursary?
Student Awards: I'm Applying to Queen'sApplicants to a direct-entry undergraduate program of studies can apply by March 2, 2007. Recipients will be notified of an Entrance Bursary decision at the same time they receive an Offer of Admission from Queen's.
Can I appeal a bursary decision?
Student Awards: I'm Applying to Queen'sYes. To do so you need to submit a written appeal by the designated dates. Your appeal should give information that was not included on your original application.
How do I get a bursary, scholarship or grant for my child?
School Fees Planning FAQYou can contact specific schools about scholarships. We have compiled some useful links regarding funding.
What is the difference between a scholarship and a bursary?
Student Awards: I'm A Graduate Student At Queen'sA Scholarship is a monetary merit-based award that recognizes and rewards students primarily for the academic excellence. Bursaries are non-repayable grants given to students on the basis of financial need. Refer to the School of Graduate Studies and Research website for information on merit-based (scholarship) funding.
How can I apply for a Queen's General Bursary?
Student Awards: I'm A Graduate Student At Queen'sEach year, as a registered student in either full- or part-time studies, you may apply online for a Queen's General Bursary. When you click on the link below, you will be taken to the site which houses the Queen's General Bursary application.
If I applied for a scholarship or bursary when would I get a response?
The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine, Trinida...If you applied for a scholarship or bursary you would first receive an acknowledgement letter in the mail. If you have been awarded a scholarship/bursary you would receive a response by November of the current academic year. I am a Returning student, how and when do I register? Returning students are required to re-register at the beginning of the academic year in the designated Official University Registration week. This is usually in the last week of August.
