Deadline:
As soon as possible
Location(s)
United Kingdom Worldwide
Commonwealth countries
Overview
The ACU is the world's first international university network, promoting and supporting excellence in higher education in the Commonwealth. In 2021, the ACU will once again be supporting undergraduate students from UK member universities to attend a summer school at member universities across the Commonwealth.
Details
Participating in an international summer school is a great way for students to learn new skills, increase their intercultural understanding, network and have fun while benefiting from the teaching and expertise of another ACU member institution.
In 2019 and 2020, students travelled to summer schools in Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, India, Malaysia, Nigeria, Singapore, South Africa, and Uganda. You can read some of their stories here.
These grants are funded by the kind legacy of Major Harold William Paxton.
How to apply
Submit the application form to the International Office / Global Mobility Office of your home university. The university will carry out an internal selection process and nominate two candidates to the ACU. Internal deadlines may vary so check the deadline with your university before applying.
Opportunity is About
Eligibility
Candidates should be from:
Description of Ideal Candidate
To apply, you must meet both of these criteria:
- Be registered as an undergraduate at an ACU member university in the UK
- Be a UK national who is ordinarily resident in the UK, or hold refugee status in the UK
In addition, you must also meet at least one of the following criteria:
- From a family with a combined annual parental income of under £25,000
- The first person in their family to go to university
- A care leaver
Dates
Deadline: As soon as possible
Cost/funding for participants
16 grants of up to £2000 GBP will be available
- The grant is intended to contribute to registration fees, travel to and from the summer school, and visa and vaccination costs. Successful applicants are responsible for arranging their own flights, registering for the summer school, and making their own visa and vaccination arrangements.
- Successful applicants will be required to submit a short written report or video on their experiences to the ACU within a month of their return.
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