Scholarships for Lawrence S. Ting High School Students

Aberystwyth University (AU) signed a partnership agreement with Lawrence S. Ting High School (LSTHS) in 2016. Under this agreement, students from Lawrence S. Ting High School who successfully apply for the International Foundation year at Aberystwyth University, will receive a guaranteed scholarship for their foundation year and the 3 years of their undergraduate degree. The scholarship is open to Lawrence S. Ting High School students who either:

• Complete Year 12 at LSTHS with an overall minimum average grade of 6.5 and an average of 6.5 or above in all relevant subjects.

or

• Complete Year 11 at LSTHS minimum average grade of 7.5, with 7.5 or above in all relevant subjects. (+ Skype interview)

and

• Meet the IELTS for UKVI International Foundation Certificate.

Here are some of the many Why Aberystwyth?:

• 95% of graduates in employment/further study 6 months after graduation (DHLE, 2017)
• Top 10 in the UK for Teaching Excellence (Times & Sunday Times Good University Guide, 2016)
• Top 10 in the UK for Student Satisfaction (NSS, 2016)
• Top 10 in the UK for Courses & Lecturers (Student Choice Awards, 2017)
• Top 10 University of the Year (Student Choice Awards, 2017)
• Top 10 in UK for Safety (Complete University Guide, 2016)
• 95% of research at an internationally recognised standard (REF)
• Lower fees and living costs than Australia or the USA (HSBC Bank)

The UK education system attracts over 400,000 international students to its universities every year because of its global reputation for developing skills that employers are looking for. 95% of 2016 Aberystwyth University graduates were in employment/further study 6 months after graduation. (DHLE, 2017)

Every year, almost 3,000 students from Vietnam study at UK universities and research by HSBC Bank found that university costs in the UK are lower than in the USA or Australia.

Vietnamese school leavers who study in the UK begin with a 1-year International Foundation Certificate followed by a 3-year undergraduate degree (BA or BSc). The International Foundation Certificate enables students to improve their English, learn about their future degree subject and understand what is needed to succeed at university, so they can begin their degree with confidence.

Vietnamese school leavers who study in the UK begin with a 1-year International Foundation Certificate followed by a 3-year undergraduate degree (BA or BSc).

The scholarship has value of between £10,500 and £12,000 and will be awarded as follows:

1. £1,500 as a fee reduction on the fees for the 30-week International Foundation Certificate at Aberystwyth University
2. £3,000 per year (to a maximum of £9,000) as a fee reduction on undergraduate fees at Aberystwyth University for students who complete an International Foundation Certificate with a PASS or MERIT.
3. Students who complete an International Foundation Certificate with a DISTINCTION will be awarded an additional £500 per year over the three years of their undergraduate study (to a maximum of £1,500). This additional £1,500 award will be known as the Aberystwyth University - Lawrence S. Ting School Excellence Scholarship.

Apply at least 6 weeks before the course start date by sending the following to tesol@aber.ac.uk.

• Application form available from How to Apply
• Certified translation of LSTHS High school transcript (Year 11 or 12)
• IELTS for UKVI Certificate
• Scanned copy of passport
• IEC Parental Consent Form (if applicant will be aged 17 at start of course) available from the Applications page

1. Receive offer letter and financial declaration form from Aberystwyth University
2. Pay £1,000 deposit and submit financial declaration form
3. Receive Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) from Aberystwyth University
4. Apply for Tier 4 Visa. Visa advice and help in preparing for visa interview can be provided by Aberystwyth University if required.

Speak to the staff at Lawrence S. Ting High School or email the International English Centre at Aberystwyth University on tesol@aber.ac.uk. When you email, make sure to say that you are from Lawrence S. Ting High School.