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The ELSEF Scholarship Scheme supports local school and college students who can contribute positively to the University.

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ELSEF scholarships scheme

Award Summary

The award is a £1,000 cash payment in the first year of study.

Eligibility Summary

  • Fee status of Home (including EU nationals with settled or pre-settled status)
  • Progressing directly from an ELSEF member college
  • Made a UCAS application during the main cycle and firmly accepted the University
  • Studying full-time at foundation year or year 1
  • Studying at one of our campuses or on distance learning programmes with fees of £9,535 per year
  • Starting an undergraduate degree for the first time at the University in September 2025
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University of East London Partner Scholarship – 2024/25 Entry

Background 

The East London Skills and Employment Federation (ELSEF) is a group of sixth-form colleges, further education colleges, employers, and local authorities, led and supported by the University of East London. The federation’s aim is to enable and support local people to access the social and economic benefits of graduate-level employment opportunities through the development of higher-level skills. 

Terms and Conditions 

What is the ELSEF Scholarship Scheme? 

1. The ELSEF Scholarship Scheme is designed to give students who attend the member colleges extra financial support while they embark on their studies and ensure they can contribute positively to the University of East London (UEL). 

Successful students will receive £1,000 payable in their first year of study at UEL.

Criteria 

2. Students will only be eligible for an award if they meet all of the following criteria:

  • Fee assessed as Home student paying full-time fees of £9,250 per year
  • Progressing directly from an ELSEF member college
  • Made an admission application during the main cycle and firmly accepted the University’s offer
  • Starting a full-time undergraduate degree at UEL in the foundation year or year 1
  • Studying at one of our campuses or on distance learning programmes with fees of £9,250 per year 
  • Starting an undergraduate degree for the first time at the University in the academic year 2024/25. 

3. Excludes those studying: 

  • with a collaborative partner 
  • via online or distance learning with fees under £9,250 
  • in receipt of NHS funding

Application process

4. Whilst the ELSEF Scholarship will be awarded by the University, ELSEF colleges will provide the University scholarship team with a list of nominees and a ranked reserve list. 

5. The successful applicants will be contacted before summer 2024. All communication will be sent by email.

6. Applicants must make a firm acceptance of the offer made to them by the University. Students who have been notified that they will receive an ELSEF Scholarship must enrol with the University in order to receive the award. 

7. There are a limited number of scholarships available. Successful students will only be allowed to hold one scholarship. 

Payment details

8. Awarded students will receive payments into their chosen bank account in line with the payment schedule outlined below. We will request the student’s bank details through the student portal once successful students have fully enrolled.

9. It is the responsibility of the student to ensure the bank details they provide to the University are correct. Incorrect bank details may cause delays in payment. If bank details have not been provided by the end of the first term* the award will be cancelled without further warning.

10. Payment of the scholarship will be made in one instalment. Students should expect to receive the instalments of the cash award via BACS. Note: students starting the programme in September 2024 will receive the £1000 payment in November 2024.

11. The scholarship payment will not be made if you have overdue debt to UEL, this includes not having SLC funding in place. Students have the option to have their scholarships transferred to cover/contribute to paying off the debt.

General terms and conditions

12. The scholarship will be paid in the academic year 2024/25; it will not be renewed or extended beyond this term to cover repeat modules or years. 

13. Any scholarship awarded is subject to you successfully enrolling on a course at UEL in 2024/25 and committing to the full academic calendar. 

14. If an awarded student decides to change programmes, the student will be entitled to keep the scholarship provided that the new course and mode of study meet the eligibility criteria. All changes must be approved by the Director of Student Recruitment and Marketing. 

15. If an awardee student decides to withdraw, the scholarship will terminate at the date of withdrawal. Any payments made to the student will not need to be returned. 

16. The scholarship cannot be exchanged for an alternative award. 

17. The scholarship should be used in the year advertised. If a student defers their start date, the scholarship may be deferred for a maximum of one year at the discretion of the Scholarship team. If the student defers their start date for more than one year, they will no longer be eligible for the scholarship. 

18. Once a period of study has commenced, should a scholarship holder suspend their studies through the proper channels, their scholarship is similarly suspended and will be recommenced on the resumption of studies. 

19. If the student’s status changes during their study, as a result of information not being provided at the point of application, and the student becomes ineligible, UEL reserves the right to revoke the scholarship and claim back any payments incorrectly made to you. 

20. The ELSEF Scholarship may not be held in conjunction with any other scholarships but does not limit eligibility to bursaries and discounts. 

21. If a student breaks UEL regulations and withdraws from study, the scholarship will be immediately terminated, and no further support will be available. If the student returns to study at a later date, the scholarship will not be re-awarded.

22. Students who are awarded a scholarship must commit to supporting the University with the future promotion of UEL through ambassadorial works. This will be the equivalent of ten hours of unpaid work for the university. Successful students will also need to commit to a photo, testimonial profile and video testimonial promoting UEL as a minimum. 

23. UEL reserves the right to verify applications and request additional evidence. 

24. If you are in receipt of welfare benefits and begin a course; money from scholarships and bursaries can affect your benefit entitlement as it may be treated as income. This depends on what the fund is intended to support you with, i.e. study related costs or living costs. Starting a course is a change of circumstance and you should inform all relevant benefit offices when you enrol. 

25. A complaint is normally a specific concern related to a procedural error, irregularity, or maladministration in admissions procedures or policies. If you are dissatisfied with any aspect of the administration of your scholarship, please contact us in the first instance so that an informal resolution can be sought. This may be done in writing by emailing study@uel.ac.uk.

How do I apply?

No application is necessary. If you qualify for this scholarship you will be contacted directly.

Please see our Tuition Fees Policy.

Further Information

Enquiries for all potential applicants, new and current applications (UK only) please call +44 (0) 20 8223 3333 (Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm) or Live chat: Click the live chat icon in the bottom left of the screen.

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