BA (Hons) Social Care Degree

BA (Hons) Social Care Degree

BA (Hons) Social Care Degree

FEES SCHOLARSHIP FORM 2018-2019

Scholarships will constitute a 30% contribution towards programme fees for eligible applicants. Closing Date for application to this programme is: 5pm on Friday 24thAugust, 2018.

There are three steps in this Fees Scholarship Application Process:

1.Progressing students must have returned their progression form and registered for their next year prior to submitting a Fees Scholarship form.

2.Complete the Fees Scholarship Application Form (page1).

3.Scan or post the Relevant Supporting Documentation (page 2) and email it (with the application form) to the Social Care Programme Manager().

Application Form (Please answer ALL questions)
1. / Surname (as per programme application form):
2. / First Name(s)(as per programme application form):
3. / Date of Birth:DD/MM/YYYY
4. / Address for Correspondence:
5. / Country of Birth:
6. / Nationality:
7. / PPS Number:
8. / Telephone (Mobile): / Telephone (Landline):
9. / Email Address:
10. / Are you currently in receipt of:Job Seekers BenefitJob Seekers AllowanceOne-Parent Family AllowanceDisability AllowanceSigning for social insurance contribution creditsCE SchemeNone of the above
Please note the Start date:DD/MM/YYYY
11. / Have you applied for or are you in receipt of any other source of funding for this programme?Yes No
If YES Please give details:
Programme of Application:BA (Hons) Social Care
Year of Programme: Year (i.e. Year 1, 2)
Programme Fees:€2,740 euros

Details of Unemployment Status from Department of Social Protection

This scheme is designed for students who have recently become unemployed or are on reduced working hours, and wish to update their skills and knowledge by participating in a part-time adult education programme under the fees scholarship scheme. Scholarships will constitute a 30% contribution towards programme fees. Applications can only be made prior to the start of an academic year. Both the application and supporting documentation must have been received by 5pm on Friday 24th August, 2018. Late applications cannot be accepted.

How do I qualify?

  1. You must have been offered and have accepted a place on the BA (Hons) Social Care course prior to submitting a Fees Scholarship form. Or if you are a current student progressing on to the next year, you must have returned your progression form and registered for their next year prior to submitting a Fees Scholarship form.
  2. You must be registered as a student at the start of the academic year as unemployed and/or in-receipt of one of the following payments:
  1. Job-seekers Benefit
  2. Job-seekers Allowance
  3. One-parent family allowance
  4. Disability allowance
  5. Community Employment Scheme
  6. or signing for social insurance contribution credits

Supporting Documentation Required:

Applicants must provide a statement from their local Social Welfare Office confirming receipt of the above payments to justify financial support from the University for this scheme. This statement is required to supplement your application form and should be scanned and emailed to the Programme Administrator. Alternatively, you may post this information to: Social Care Programme Manager, Room 302 Aras Moyola, NUI Galway, University Road, Galway.

Please note:

1.Candidates are advised to contact their local Department of Social Protection Office to establish whether receipt of this fees scholarship would impact upon their entitlements under the Supplementary Welfare Allowances Scheme (i.e. rent or mortgage supplement, medical cardetc.)

2.Applications for this fees scholarship must be made on an annualbasis at the start of the academic year. Applications cannot be made during the academic year.

3.Should an applicant’s circumstances of unemployment or eligibility for any of the above mentioned Supplementary Welfare Allowances change during the course of the programme, the applicant must inform the Programme Administrator. Eligibility for the scheme for any future year will bereviewed.

4.Applicants should note that all information received will be used for the purposes of selection of students for the Fees Scholarship Scheme only. Under no circumstances will it be disclosed to any other agency orbody.

Please ensure the supporting documents are forwarded as soon as possible after submitting your application form. Please check that you have answered all questions. Best of luck with your application.

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