| The scholarship, is available to UK undergraduates of Black African and Caribbean heritage who come from disadvantaged backgrounds. The programme is funded by the generosity of Arlan Hamilton, an international entrepreneur assisting underrepresented business founders.
The Oxford-Arlan Hamilton & Earline Butler Sims Scholarship, named in part as a living tribute to Arlan’s mother, will provide one award for 2022 entry covering annual fees and living costs, and an internship grant to support a placement opportunity during a scholar’s course.
Am I eligible?
| Nationality and Residency: |
Applicants must be ordinarily resident in the UK and of Black African or Caribbean heritage (including applicants of mixed race with Black African or Black Caribbean heritage) |
| Level of study: |
Undergraduate. Applications will not be considered from those applying for a second undergraduate degree. |
| Year of study: |
New students |
| Subject: |
All subjects in the course listing |
| College: |
All colleges |
| Other criteria: |
The scholarship, available to students from disadvantaged backgrounds, will be awarded taking into account the following criteria:
- Your level of household income.
- Socio-economic and educational measures of disadvantage, based on contextual undergraduate admissions data as used by the University.
- A statement of between 500 and 1,000 words explaining why the scholarship would be beneficial to your studies at Oxford, how it would help you to achieve your academic goals, and how your education would be of future benefit to your community and/or society.
- Evidence of your academic progress and achievements, as detailed in your UCAS form.
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What does it cover?
| Duration: |
3 or 4 years depending on course length. Students undertaking a six-year medical degree would only receive funding for the first four years of the course. |
| Value: |
Course fees (at the Home rate) and a grant towards living costs. An internship grant of up to £3,000 will also be available during the scholar’s course. |
| Number: |
One award will be available for 2022 entry.
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