Application Form 2016
Closing date: 2 May 2016
No applications will be accepted after this date
Applicant’s Details
Applicant’s Personal DetailsFamily Name
First Name(s)
Full Address / Postcode
Telephone
Mobile
Date of Birth / Male / Female
Age in years on 1 September 2016
Which school or college do you currently attend?
Which course or courses are you currently studying?
If you are not currently studying, tell us which qualifications you already hold. Please write the course titles in full.
Applicant’s Personal Statement
Please submit a supporting statement answering the following questions in no more than 500 words (total). We cannot consider your application unless we receive your personal statement and reference.
This statement can be written in Word and then pasted on to this application form.
You do not need to give details of the events that led to your seeking asylum in the UK unless you wish to do so.
- What are your personal and family circumstances and what barriers have you overcome in order to continue with your education – with specific reference to your current immigration status in the UK?
- When did you arrive in the UK?
- What is your country of origin?
- What is the current status of your application for asylum?
- Why have you chosen your particular course of study?
- What are your ambitions for the future?
- How will the Article 26 award help you to achieve these ambitions?
- What are your financial circumstances?
- How have you managed financially whilst at school or college?
- How will you support yourself at university?
- As Article 26 cannot provide funding to support your living costs such as accommodation and food costs, explain how you will meet any additional costs.
This statement can be written in Word and then pasted on to this application form.
Applicant’s Declaration
I confirm that I have read the eligibility for this award and am eligible to apply for an award.
I have completed all sections in the application form.
I have written my Personal Statement and have pasted it on to this application form.
My referee has completed my reference and has emailed it to The Director of Student Services on
I agree that, if I am accepted for an award, I will inform The Director of Student Services on if my circumstances change.
Signature
(electronic signatures are acceptable)
Print Name
Date
Closing date: 2 May 2016
No applications will be accepted after this date
Once this Application Form has been completed, save a copy and email it to
The Director of Student Services on
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Referee’s Statement and Declaration
Referee’s Supporting Statement
Applicant’s Details (Applicant to complete)Applicant’s Family Name
Applicant’s First Name(s)
Referee’s Details (Referee to complete)
Referee’s Family Name / Title
Referee’s First Name(s)
Role in Organisation
Organisation Name
Organisation Address / Postcode
Referee’s Telephone
Referee’s Email
Referee’s Statement
The referee’s statement is a very important part of the application. We cannot consider an application without a reference. The referee should submit a written statement in no more than 500 words to cover the following information:
- What are the applicant’s personal and financial circumstances, and what barriers have they overcome to continue their education?
- How well suited is the applicant to the higher education course they plan to take and how realistic are the applicant’s ambitions.
- What contribution, to your knowledge, has the applicant made to (a) school/college life and/or (b) their community?
- Is there any other information that you believe is relevant to the applicant’s application?
- How do you think the applicant would benefit from the additional support offered by the Article 26 Award?
This statement can be written in word and then pasted on to this application form.
Referee’s and Principal’s/Senior Manager’s Declaration
We confirm that (name of organisation) supports this application.Referee’s Signature (electronic signatures are acceptable)
Principal’s/Senior Manager’s Name
Principal’s/Senior Manager’s Signature (electronic signatures are acceptable)
Date
Please Note: All applications must be signed by the Principal/Senior Manager at the Supporting Organisation.
Closing date: 2 May 2016
No applications will be accepted after this date
Once this Referee’s Statement and Declaration has been completed, save a copy and email it to The Director of Student Services on
/ Article 26Application Form 2016
Equal Opportunities Monitoring Information
Family NameFirst Name(s)
Nationality
Ethnic Origin
Asian / Asian British / Black / Black British / Mixed / White
Indian
Pakistani
Bangladeshi
Any other Asian background (please specify) / African
Caribbean
Any other Black background (please specify) / White and Asian
White and Black African
White and Black Caribbean
Any other mixed background (please specify) / British
Irish
Other European
Any other white background (please specify)
Disability / Leaning Difficulty
Do you consider yourself to have a disability and/or learning difficulty? (Please tick the appropriate box below).
None / Moderate leaning difficulties
Deaf or hearing impairment / Severe leaning difficulties
Visual impairment / Dyslexia
Disability affecting mobility / Dyscalculia
Mental ill health / Multiple learning difficulties
Profound / complex disability / Other specific learning difficulty
Unseen disability or medical condition / Emotional / behavioural difficulty
Other physical disability / Temporary disability after illness
Multiple disabilities
Leave to Remain
Please tick the box below which best describes your current status in the UK.
Refugee / Asylum Seeker
Refugee status + Indefinite leave to remain (ILR) / Awaiting a decision on application for refugee status
Refugee status + 5 years Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) / Refused Asylum Seeker – application for refugee status has been denied
Discretionary Leave to Remain (DLR)
Humanitarian Protection (HP)
Other Details
I am a care leaver.
I am a carer (a carer is someone who, without payment, provides help and support to a friend, neighbour or relative who could not manage otherwise because of frailty, illness or disability.
How did you hear about the Article 26 Award at the University of Kent?
This statement can be written in Word and then pasted on to this application form.
Closing date: 2 May 2016
No applications will be accepted after this date
Once this Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form has been completed, save a copy and email it to The Director of Student Services on
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