The programme is designed to support students from under-represented and socially disadvantaged backgrounds to achieve their full potential. This opportunity is open to eligible students who are applying or intending to enroll as a full-time undergraduate in any accredited university in the UK.
Benefits
- Windsor Fellowship will provide you with pastoral and interview support from the point of application.
- Financial support up to a value of £9200 per year for four years in tuition scholarships.
- Beneficiaries will receive mentorship and guidance from experienced visa employees.
- Applicants will benefit from key technical, professional and leadership skills through training and development opportunities
- Available career development, gain exposure to career growth activities and help prepare for post-graduation careers.
- Work Experience – during the summer there will be options to get work experience and engage with Visa, including the opportunity to apply for a paid internship where you can learn new skills, collaborate and find a community of likeminded students.
Eligibility
All the following must apply to be eligible for consideration:
- This will be your first undergraduate degree starting in 2022-23
- Applicants must have undergraduate degree in STEM field (e.g., Computer Science, Information Science, Cybersecurity, Engineering or Maths) or Business (e.g. HR, Finance, Marketing, Sales) excluding Medicine, Dentistry and Veterinary Science.
- Applicants must demonstrate how your chosen degree can relate to Visa business functions
- Applied to UCAS to enroll on a full-time three or four undergraduate degree at any accredited university in the UK for 2022-23 entry.
- Applicants must be from a Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic background
- Eligible to work and study in the UK and qualify under ‘Home Fee’ status
- Demonstrate a financial need (combined household income of less than £50,000 per year)
- Be in receipt of, or have previously received or have been eligible for, free school meals, pupil premium, education maintenance allowance and/or 16 to 19 bursaries
Application Process
- Stage 1 – Complete online application form and financial form by 18 July 2022 at 11.59pm
- Stage 2 – Shortlisted applicants will be invited to take part in an online assessment by 25 July 2022 at 11.59pm
- Stage 3 – Successful applicants will be invited to attend a virtual Assessment Centre with the Windsor Fellowship consisting of a presentation and interview.
- Stage 4 – Final stage virtual interview with the Visa team
- Stage 5 – Visa to select and inform successful Scholars.
