Seeking the 2019 Undergraduate Scholars
Two new bursaries to be awarded
Our search for the 2019 Undergraduate Scholars is on!
Up to two new bursaries will be awarded this year, in this the second year of the CHSA’s five-year commitment to the Bursary Scheme.
The two talented, successful applicants will join our five existing undergraduate scholars, all of whom follow Adam Jackson. Adam, the first Undergraduate Scholar in the CHSA’s rejuvenated Bursary Scheme completed his studies in the summer of 2018.
The bursary
The bursary is a maximum of £4,500, paid in three installments, £1,500 at the start of each academic year or for the first three academic years even ifthe degree is four years or longer.
Eligibility
The bursaries are open to the sons and daughters of CHSA members, who on 1 September 2019 will be 18 years or over and commencing their higher education studies this year.
Criteria
Applicants are assessed according to endeavor, determination, overall performance, commitment to the local community and need. Each candidate brings something unique, so the selection process is incredibly competitive.
Selection
Applicants are initially assessed on their 400-word statement. Those shortlisted are invited to attend a panel interview, led by David Garcia, Vice President of the CHSA, on 23 or 24 July 2019. The successful applicants will be announced immediately after the panel interviews.
Important dates
Closing date for applications is Friday 28 June 2019.
Interviews will take place on 23 or 24 July 2019.
Application
An application form can be obtained from Linda Belcher the Secretary of the CHSA (secretary@chsa.co.uk). Alternatively click here and complete the online form.
It is not possible to save the form, once started, to complete it later so prepare your 400-word submission in advance.
