Selection criteria:All students who meet the eligibility criteria will automatically be considered. The student who is selected to receive the scholarship will be informed of this during their first semester of study.
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Study level you are applying for:Undergraduate
Essential criteria are conditions you must meet to be considered for this scheme. Students who do not meet these criteria will not be considered for this award.
To be eligible, you must meet the following:
Be DASS-registered and a diagnosis of (one or more of) a physical condition, long term illness or learning difference, such as:
- A learning difference (e.g. dyslexia, dyspraxia, or AD(H)D)
- A visual impairment uncorrected by glasses (e.g. blindness or partial sight)
- A hearing impairment (e.g. D/deafness or partial hearing)
- A physical impairment or challenges with mobility (e.g. climbing stairs or uneven surfaces), or dexterity (e.g. using a keyboard or laboratory equipment)
- A social, behavioural or communication impairment (e.g. an autistic spectrum condition or Tourette's Syndrome)
- A long-term illness or health condition which may involve pain or cause fatigue, loss of concentration or breathing difficulties – including any effects from taking associated medication
Undertaking your first undergraduate degree
Be enrolled on the undergraduate programmes run by the School of Social Sciences
Have been assessed for fee status as a 'home' student
Have a WP+ or WP++ flag
Priority criteria
Priority criteria is additional information about you that will be used to make our final selection decisions.
Priority will be given to students who:
When there is significant demand, preference will be given to those who are care experienced/care leavers.
