As part of South West College’s commitment to Widening Access and Participation, we are offering five scholarships to students who are due to complete a Level 3 programme this summer. Three scholarships will be offered to pupils from local feeder schools, and two scholarships will be offered to SWC students, for full-time study on the following HE programmes:

Option one

Ulster University Foundation Degree in Science in Computing (two years) with progression onto The Open University BSc (Hons) Top-Up in Computing Science (one year) Dungannon Campus.

This Scholarship has a total value of £10,150 over three years.

Option two

The Open University Foundation Degree in Visual Media Arts (two years) with progression onto The Open University BA (Hons) Top-Up in Visual Media Arts (Film & Games) (one year) Enniskillen Campus.

This Scholarship has a total value of £10,150 over three years.

Option three

Ulster University Foundation Degree in Construction Engineering with Surveying (two years), with progression onto The Open University BSc (Hons) Degree in Construction Engineering & Management Top-up (one year). Omagh Campus.

Scholarship value: £10,150 over three years.

Option four

The Open University Foundation Degree in Sport and Exercise (2-years), with progression onto The Open University BSc (Hons) Degree in Sport and Exercise Top-up (one year). Omagh Campus.

Scholarship value: £10,150 over three years.

Scholarships are awarded as a fee waiver for the full-time tuition fees for the three years of study. Deadline for receipt of application is Friday 23^rd August 2024. Shortlisted applicants may be invited for interview as part of the selection process.

Criteria for Application

• Applicants must be on target to achieve no less than 112 UCAS points for A-Level, BTEC, OCR Cambridge Technical qualifications - refer to guidance for more information.
• Applicants must have achieved a minimum of 5 GCSEs that include English and Maths at grade C or above.
• Applicants must have been in receipt of EMA at the time of their Level 3 assessment - refer to guidance.
• Applicants must submit a 500-word statement detailing their preferred course and why they feel they should receive the SWC Higher Education Community Scholarship Award - refer to guidance.

How to apply

The closing date for applications is 23rd August 2024. Supporting evidence must be emailed to julie.kelly@swc.ac.uk. Applications received after this date will not be considered. Click on the link below to fill out your application.

Successful applicants for each scholarship will be notified in writing by 30^th August 2024.