Transform Together Scholarships 2024 at Sheffield Hallam University

Are you an ambitious international student dreaming of studying in the UK? Sheffield Hallam University offers the Transform Together Scholarships, designed to support high-achieving students who wish to start their full-time undergraduate or postgraduate courses. Here’s everything you need to know about applying for these prestigious scholarships.

Scholarship Overview

The Transform Together Scholarships aim to recognize and reward academic excellence and the potential to represent the University as an ambassador. Currently, applications are open for courses starting in September 2024, with a deadline of 31 May 2024.

What You Could Get

• Undergraduate and Postgraduate Scholarships: Receive a half fee waiver (50% discount) on tuition fees.
• Duration: For undergraduates, the scholarship applies to the first year of study only.

These scholarships are applied as a tuition fee reduction and cannot be transferred or deferred to a later start date. Note that you can only receive one scholarship or award for each course of study.

Eligibility Criteria

You can apply for a Transform Together Scholarship if you meet the following criteria:

• Admission: Have been offered a place on a full-time undergraduate or postgraduate taught course at Sheffield Hallam University starting in September 2024.
• Fee Status: Are classified as an international fee-paying student.
• Self-financing: Are fully self-financing your studies without external funding from sources such as government, scholarship providers, companies, or employers. Funding from family or friends is considered self-financed.
• Financial Capability: Can pay the remainder of your tuition fees and any additional course fees (e.g., for field trips).
• Academic and English Requirements: Meet the course-specific academic and English language requirements.

Additional requirements for postgraduate applicants:

• Academic Achievement: Hold at least a 2.1 or equivalent in your undergraduate degree.
• First-time Postgraduate Student: Be entering postgraduate study for the first time and not hold any previous postgraduate qualifications from the UK or overseas.

Ineligibility

You cannot apply if you:

• Are already enrolled in the course for which you are applying for a scholarship.
• Have previously received a Transform Together Scholarship at the same level of study.
• Are applying to study at a partner institution outside the UK.
• Are applying for a foundation programme (you can apply for the scholarship upon progressing to an undergraduate degree course).

How to Apply?

Applications for courses starting in September 2024 are currently being accepted. Follow these steps to apply:

1. Course Application: Apply for your chosen course from the University’s online prospectus (https://www.shu.ac.uk/courses?page=0&perPage=5&query=&yearOfEntry=2023%2F24).
2. Scholarship Application Form: Submit the Transform Together Scholarship application form here https://forms.gle/VxemakfPm75kVUUx9
3. Submit Transcripts: Send your academic transcripts to [email protected].

The scholarship application form will ask for your student identifier (SI) number, an eight-digit number sent to you after processing your course application. Ensure you include this number on your scholarship application form.

What Happens Next?

Successful applicants will be notified by the end of June 2024 via email. The scholarship will be applied as a reduction in fees. Due to the volume of applications, individual feedback on unsuccessful applications will not be provided.

Terms and Conditions:

• Scholarships are awarded based on the information provided in the online application form only.
• Evidence of academic achievement must be submitted by the scholarship closing date.
• Scholarships apply to the first year of study only and cannot be transferred or deferred.
• Only one financial incentive (scholarship, award, bursary, or discount) is permitted for each course of study.
• All decisions on eligibility and award of scholarships are at the University’s discretion and are final.
• The scholarship offer is subject to annual review and updates.

Transform Together Scholarships (https://www.shu.ac.uk/funding/scholarships-and-bursaries/transform-together-scholarships) provide an excellent opportunity for international students to achieve their academic goals at Sheffield Hallam University. Start your application today and take the first step toward a transformative educational experience in the UK.