University of Hertfordshire G&T Scholarship Scheme

Gifted and Talented Scholarships

A Scholarship is an award to students to help them excel at their chosen subject. It is non-repayable and should not affect any other support to which they are entitled.   This Scholarship will be awarded to 40 students each year who are looking to study at the University of Hertfordshire and have been identified as gifted or talented by their school or college. It will enable bright students from all backgrounds to access our full range of courses.

Which degrees does it apply to?
All University of Hertfordshire undergraduate degree programmes (except for degrees in nursing and midwifery, physiotherapy, dietetics and radiography).

Who is eligible?
Students in English schools/colleges identified as Gifted and talented using the DCSF guidelines. 

Full-time applicants who enter the University in September 2009 to study for their first undergraduate degree based on campus.

Academically gifted students will be required to obtain a minimum of 360 UCAS points in addition to any specific requirements for your course.

Talented students will have to gain the required entry requirements for their course and provide any physical evidence of their talents as part of their application.

UCAS tariff points must be obtained in a single year's sitting, at the first attempt, excluding AS levels or equivalent. Key skills, Core skills, Music and British Horse Society Awards are also excluded.

All applicants will have to provide a supporting statement from the school/college Gifted and Talented lead teacher.

Foundation Degree students are not eligible for this scholarship.

Sport, for the purpose of this award, will not be included as a talent.

How much is it worth?
£2,000 per year for the duration of your course. Successful students will be encouraged to work with Gifted and Talented students in schools and colleges to help them progress to university.

Do I have to apply?
Yes, download the application form and guidance notes on the right of this page. Application forms must be submitted before 5pm on 15 January 2009 to be considered for entry in September 2009. Late applications will not be considered.

If I am studying Science & Engineering can I get this scholarship as well?
No, you cannot get both of these scholarships at the same time.

Payment Details
You must register with www.studentfinancedirect.co.uk and receive an ART ID/Student Support Number to enable us to pay the scholarship to which you may be entitled.

You must be in attendance on your secondary school course on the 1st December 2008 to qualify.

If you are selected you will automatically receive 50% of the scholarship in January and a further 50% in April as long as you are still registered on the same course and in regular attendance.

The money will be paid directly into your bank account by the Student Loans Company.

If you have any queries you should contact www.studentfinancedirect.co.uk

Enquiries
Email the student finance team at the University of Herts student-finance@herts.ac.uk