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Sir John Cass's Foundation Lord Mayor's Scholarship Programme

What is the Sir John Cass's Foundation Lord Mayor's Scholarship Programme?

The University of East London has been granted scholarships funded jointly by Sir John Cass's Foundation and the Lord Mayor's Office in the City of London.  

There are three scholarships available. Each scholarship is for £7000 a year for three years.

Payment of the awards for years two and three would be subject to the Foundation receiving a report from UEL indicating that academic progress, attitude and attendance were acceptable.  It is envisaged that recipients of the scholarship will use it to pay their tuition fees with the balance contributing towards maintenance and everyday expenses.

Who can apply?

To be eligible for the Sir John Cass's Foundation Lord Mayor's Scholarship you must be starting as a full time undergraduate student in September 2013 and also:

  • Be aged under 25 on 1 September 2013
  • Be a permanent resident of one of the following London Boroughs and have lived there for at least one year: Camden, City of London, Greenwich, Hackney, Hammersmith and Fulham, Islington, Kensington and Chelsea, Lambeth, Lewisham, Newham, Southwark, Tower Hamlets, Wandsworth or Westminster.
  • Be eligible for student support and have been assessed by Student Finance Englands as having a residual housefold income of £50,778 a year or less.
  • Be enrolled on an undergraduate [insert details of 2013 categories and eligible UEL programmes].

How do I apply?

If you would like to be considered for the Scholarship please read the [insert link to guidance notes] first and then complete the [insert link to application form]‌. 

The Student Money Advice and Rights Team

Email: smart@uel.ac.uk 

Tel: +44 (0)20 8223 6200

The closing date for receipt of applications is [Insert closing date].

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