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Year 13 RfE - Scholarships Webchat 27.2.19
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AvatarShauni
3:58
Hi all! Shauni, Haaroon and our scholarships expert Dan will be live from 4pm to answer all your questions about scholarships here at Leeds! If you're nice, James might even come and say hello!
4:01
Get your scholarships questions in to us now! And remember, we're always on hand to help via the RfE inbox: reachforexcellence@leeds.ac.uk
F
4:05
Hi Team
AvatarShauni
4:05
Hi F! How are you?
F
4:06
Can you tell me more about Bramall Scholarships?
Guest
4:07
Do you have specific course based scholarships?
H
4:07
How are applicants shortlisted for the scholarship?
Daniel Bond
4:08
Hi F, these are part of our scholarship offer and are only for students that have come via RfE.  You apply online as with all scholarships, just make sure you say you are part of the RfE programme so we can identify you.
AvatarJames
4:08
@ALL Dan, from our Scholarships team is frantically typing to answer these for you - please be patient :)
Daniel Bond
4:10
Hi Guest, some of our scholarships are for students on certain courses.  This is dependent on certain criteria.   You don't need to worry about this though, just apply as normal.  There are some other course specific ones, which you can see here: http://www.leeds.ac.uk/info/130533/scholarships__academic_achievement/...
AvatarShauni
4:10
It's been so long since we've seen you all! How is Y13 going?
Daniel Bond
4:11
Hi H, applications are shortlisted based on criteria outlined on our web page and the information provided by the applicant.
A
4:11
is the scholarship given on a first come first serve basis?
AvatarShauni
4:12
Hi A, it's not first come first serve, just make sure you apply by the deadline of 12noon on Friday 17th May. You'll be informed whether you've been successful in early August!
A
4:12
it's going tough
Daniel Bond
4:13
Hi again H, when selecting scholarship recipients our short-listing takes into account a range of indicators which may show that an applicant is from a less-advantaged background
Being on RfE stands you in good stead, but is not a guarantee of a scholarship.
AvatarShauni
4:13
Not long left now until you'll have finished college and graduate from RfE! Haaroon will be inviting you all to a big celebration event soon :)
H
4:14
Thanks, also i was wondering how many are usually given out?
Daniel Bond
4:14
Hi H, this year we allocated around 130 scholarships
Guest
4:15
around how many applicants are there usually?
Daniel Bond
4:16
Hi Guest, this year we had just under 900 applications.  Don't let this put you off though as many applicants may not end up attending Leeds or not meet the criteria, and as mentioned earlier, being on RfE is beneficial in your application
AvatarShauni
4:17
Have you decided on your firm choice yet?
Yes (50% | 5 votes)
 
Not yet (30% | 3 votes)
 
It's just too hard! (20% | 2 votes)
 
Total Votes: 10
AvatarJames
4:17
@A - oh no, not long to go now though - hope your managing to relax some of the week! :)
4:21
@ALL whats everyone having for tea?
Daniel Bond
4:22
Hi, just to let you know, if you are a scholarship recipient, you also get access to on-course support from the Plus Programme team, offering extra events and activity, mentoring and individual support.  Check the page out here: https://students.leeds.ac.uk/info/1000014/plus_programme
A
4:23
thankyou @James lets hope so!
Guest
4:23
oooo a university Reach for Excellence!!?
AvatarShauni
4:24
@Guest yes it's similar but even bigger! Lots of opportunities to meet new people, get plenty of support and try new things :) And you might stills see the RfE team around!
Guest
4:24
im having a McDonalds
AvatarShauni
4:25
Strong choice!
T
4:25
will this chat be archived later? also tea hasn't been decided yet...haha
AvatarShauni
4:26
Hi T - if you keep hold of the link and click it any time, you'll be able to view the chat
T
4:27
neat, thanks
F
4:27
Chicken Masala, Pilau Rice, Naan, Mango Chutney, Poppadoms
hashi
4:30
does anyone know when Leeds medicine offers come out??
AvatarShauni
4:30
Hi Hashi, we're not exactly sure when, but it should be sometime in March.
ruby
4:31
do you have to complete a written statement for the scholarship? like a personal statement or something
Daniel Bond
4:32
Hi Ruby, you are given the option to provide a statement in the application form to provide further details on the information you have provided.  It is not essential, but it does help - we recommend it.
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