Opportunity to apply for a university scholarship which awards students £1,250 in their first year of university


Opportunity to apply for a university scholarship which awards students £1,250 in their first year of university 

The Holbeck Scholarship and is run through York University but you don't have to have applied to York University to be awarded the scholarship. Students have to meet certain eligibility criteria,- the first in your family to go to university (doesn't include siblings), parental income, and be predicted to achieve ABB or better (equivalent qualifications also considered).
Please click on the link below to find out more about the programme, how to apply and check your eligibility:
The scheme is open now and the deadline to receive applications is: Friday 15th May
You will need to provide an email address for a parent/guardian and you will need to pass on your Progress Tutor's contact details so we can provide a reference. It will be worth contacting your Progress Tutor if you decide to apply so that they can look out for the reference request and get this sorted for you.
It will be a competitive application process so make sure that you take the time to complete the application to a high standard.

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