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TravelScholarships UofG
Glasgow
The University of Glasgow aims to have 20% of its students participating in international study placements by 2020. We are currently smashing this target with 24% of students taking up international study but we need to increase the funding available to students who can’t afford to make the most of this opportunity.
The opportunity to see the world beyond Glasgow, meet people from different cultures and explore education from different perspectives is life-changing. Education goes beyond the books and essays. We want to broaden minds and widen horizons.
Travel Scholarships let our students open their eyes to a world of possibilities. By creating opportunities for those with limited financial means to explore the world, travel scholarships allow students from all walks of life to take their education beyond the classroom.
By supporting Travel Scholarships, you can ensure all bright and inquisitive minds have the opportunity to shine, regardless of background or financial means.
Studying and immersing yourself in a whole different culture forces our students to learn and adapt to new environments, it exposes them to new cultures, ideas, and ways of thinking. This is before even considering the benefits of experiencing the home country of a language studied or going to a university who leads in their subject field. What our students return with in terms of knowledge and experience is incredible and continues to set them apart in the working world. But these opportunities are expensive. For students who live at home the costs of living away are a barrier to even considering applying for such an opportunity. With your help we can make sure everyone has the same opportunity!
We have been able to support hundreds of students to make the most of these incredible learning opportunities. With the number of students wanting or needing to study abroad for their course, we need to keep increasing the support available to make sure no student is left behind.
Amelia - Travelled to Ooty in India to practise & enhance her Veterinary skills
As a Veterinary, Medicine and Surgery student Amelia was able to travel to India to fulfil her dream of visiting India and being able to partake in a neutering/animal birth control programme. She had always had an interest in animal welfare and wanted to help make a difference. She struggled to gain surgical experience in the UK due to the lack of placement opportunities however this two week animal birth control clinic gave her the chance to develop her skills and gave her the confidence to excel, preparing her for her first job.
Amelia said: "I feel very privileged to have been able to take part in the WVS animal birth control programme in India. I cannot thank supporters enough for awarding me with this scholarship. You and the WVS team in India have not only provided me with the skills and confidence to perform surgery, but also an amazing personal experience that I will never forget."
Carmel - Studied at the University of Sydney for a year as part of her degree
Carmel recently returned from a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, studying for a year at the University of Sydney as part of her degree in Physiology and Sports Science. This was only made possible thanks to a Travel Scholarship and all the donors who supported it.
Carmel says: “My time studying abroad at the University of Sydney was one of the most rewarding and enjoyable experiences of my life. The University of Sydney is ranked 2nd for sport related studies worldwide, so continuing my degree here was an amazing opportunity. I was able to further my knowledge in areas I had already encountered and apply my knowledge in clinical and practical settings; something I would never have been able to experience had I not chosen to study abroad.
Given that I live in my family home when at the University of Glasgow, I was nervous about moving away, but one of the best things about the experience was my student accommodation. The building was so friendly, so welcoming and put on so many events that it was impossible not to make lifelong friends. Living in this environment is something I would not otherwise have been able to experience and really impacted my university experience as a whole.
Without my travel scholarship there are many things I would have missed out on.”
Conor - Studied at the University of Texas for a year as part of his degree
As a history student Conor was able to study abroad for a year as part of his course, it was a great opportunity for him to meet new friends, explore new places and most importantly expand academically. If it wasn’t for the opportunity to learn in a new environment, learn about different histories and thoughts he would not have chosen to study his current masters. This year Conor was placed on the Dean’s list at UT, an achievement he feels was only made possible from what he learned from his opportunity studying abroad.
Conor said: “Studying abroad allows you to try something new that maybe you hadn't when you first joined for whatever reason. It was the highlight of my time at University and something every student should get the opportunity to do, no student should feel they can’t go due to money."
Travel Scholarships allow students from areas of social disadvantage to expand their horizons overseas. These scholarships have endless possibilities, some of which are:
All of these give our students the chance to transform their university experience!
Each scholarship of £1,000 will enable a student with limited financial means to meet the costs of flights, contribute to accommodation costs and immerse themselves in their new environment.
Help us raise £3,000 to help 3 students next academic year to have a learning experience of a lifetime!
Since you are helping give someone such a rewarding experience, it's only fair you should get a reward to say thank you!
Please support us and make this opportunity possible for 3 more of our incredible students. It can only happen with your support!
You can support us by sharing our story with as many people as possible! We are well established and we need to build on this just as the University builds on the success of studying abroad – so all gifts, regardless of size, get us one step further.
Please share this project with anyone you think would support us – take to social media or tell a friend over a glass of wine. Every share gets us closer to our goal.
Let your donation travel further, thank you!
Select this reward if you just want to donate to the project without receiving a reward.
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We will send you a personalised thank you postcard telling you about the impact your donation has made.
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We will send you a personalised video from a student who has received a travel scholarship to tell you the difference your support has made!
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You will receive a University of Glasgow tote bag so you can show others that you have supported us! Alongside a personalised postcard and thank you video to say a big thank you from our students.
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'Tower Tour' - Ever fancied going up the Tower, we will take you up to the top of the University Tower so you can see all of the city from an incredible place. We will have a wee goody bag waiting for you on arrival!
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