The Mark Wood Art and Design Scholarship

The Mark Wood Art and Design Scholarship 2016-17 application form

When you have received an offer of a place on your chosen MA course, please return to the Development & Alumni Office by 5pm on Monday 25 July 2016 either by email: [email protected] with the subject heading: ‘The Mark Wood Art & Design Scholarship Application’, or by post to: Development & Alumni Office, Anglia Ruskin University, Bishop Hall Lane, Chelmsford, CM1 1SQ.

Please enclose or attach a copy or scan of the transcript evidencing the final actual marks (percentage) that you achieved in your undergraduate degree.

If you have any questions, please contact the Development Office by email at [email protected] or by phone at 01245 684722.

Eligibility criteria:

The eligibility criteria for this Scholarship are that the applicant:

 Is taking up a place on one of the following Masters postgraduate courses offered by ARU’s Cambridge School of Art:

 MA Film and TV Production  MA Fine Art  MA Printmaking  MA Graphic Design and Typography  MA Illustration and Book Arts  MA Photography  MA Fashion Design  MA Computer Games Development (Art)

 Must be starting their studies in September  Is not a member of Anglia Ruskin staff whose course fees are being paid by ARU  May be studying either full-time or part-time

The scholarship is to be used to enhance the outcomes of the course.

The scholarship will be awarded to the applicant with the highest actual marks (percentage) achieved in their undergraduate degree and evidenced by a copy of their transcript. International applicants will have their marks adjusted to the UK equivalent based on the UK Government’s overseas grade comparison table.

The scholarship is open to students who have studied for their undergraduate degree at Anglia Ruskin or any other university that can provide evidence of final undergraduate degree marks.

In the case of a tie on actual marks between two or more applicants, selection will be determined by a scoring system based on the information provided in the supporting statement section of this form. Scholarship terms and conditions:

As an exempt charity, it is vital that we are accountable to our donors for the way in which their donations are used, and that we ensure that The Mark Wood Art and Design Scholarship is used appropriately by the recipient who has been selected by the Committee and approved by the Trustees. The successful applicant will be asked to sign ‘Terms and Conditions of Scholarship Acceptance’ which outlines their responsibility to the Committee and to Mark Wood as the donor of The Mark Wood Art and Design Scholarship.

 The recipient needs to satisfy the criteria for this scholarship as stated above  The scholarship is a one-off cash amount of £2,500 and will be awarded in the first semester of the year of study.  The recipient will inform the Anglia Ruskin University Development & Alumni Office immediately if they take a leave of absence or withdraw from the course. If they fail to inform Admissions they may be asked to repay the scholarship.  The recipient will agree to:  Attend a scholar’s meeting on acceptance of the scholarship  Write a short progress report at end of the second semester of study  Attend a donor reception during their year of study  Provide quotes and a photo for use in ARU promotional material and publications, and on the website

Personal details of applicant:

Title: Full name: Student ID number Date of Birth Student ID number: MA course name: Course start date: Address:

Postcode: Personal email: Telephone: Personal statement:

Please write a short supporting statement (up to a maximum of 300 words in total):

1) Please describe the main reasons why you wish to take up this Masters course of study:

2) Please describe how you plan to use this Scholarship to enhance the outcomes of your Masters course of study:

3) Please describe your future plans and aspirations after you complete this Masters course of study:

Data Protection Act and declaration:

Data Protection Act 1998

The information collected on this form will be used for the administration of this scholarship fund. It will be held for five years and will then be securely destroyed.

Declaration

I agree to Anglia Ruskin University processing personal data contained in this form or other data which Anglia Ruskin University may obtain from me or other people. I agree to the processing of such data for any purposes connected with this scholarship, my studies or for any other legitimate reason including communication with me following the completion of my studies. In addition, I agree to Anglia Ruskin University processing personal data described as Sensitive Data within the meaning of the Data Protection Act 1998 such processing to be undertaken for any purposes indicated in this declaration.

Signature of Date applicant: :

Declaration:

I agree to the above terms and conditions and certify that all information provided in this application is true and that I have completed all sections myself.

I have included a copy or scan of the transcript evidencing the final actual marks (percentage) that I achieved in my undergraduate degree.

Signature of Date applicant: :

Please return this form to the Development & Alumni Relations Office, Anglia Ruskin University, Bishop Hall Lane, Chelmsford, Essex CM1 1SQ or email your completed form to [email protected]