Estranged & Care Leavers Interview Fund 2019/20
This scheme is intended to assist Estranged & Care Leaver students who are in their final year or level 5 students applying for a sandwich placement. The fund can assist with costs associated with securing gainful employment, including the purchase of items and expenses. For example, public transport travel costs* (if the company does not meet these costs), shoes, clothing, and accommodation.
[*Unfortunately we are unable to pay petrol / mileage costs due to insurance reasons.]The Estranged & Care Leaver Interview Fund is available due to donations from former students of Sheffield Hallam University through the Hallam Fund. The maximum amount of money that can be awarded to any individual student will be up to £100. Please note that as the funds are limited, you are advised to apply early. Once the funds are exhausted, they will no longer be available.
To be considered for the bursary, you must be an eligible care leaver or estranged student, enrolled and studying a degree / post graduate course, or equivalent at Sheffield Hallam University. This award is not income assessed.
You need to do:
If you are successful in gaining an award, we will email your SHU email address. You are strongly advised to check your emails up to and including the closing dates of the scheme.
The bursary is operated on a first come first served basis. Completed applications and accompanying documentation must be submitted by 30 June 2020.
You can make an appointment with an adviser from the Careers and Employability Service who can offer advice, including; how to prepare for interviews, techniques in answering interview questions and tips on how to make a good impression. You can speak to an advisor in person or over the telephone.
You can also attend a practice interview. This is a chance to practice in a formal interview setting followed by feedback designed to improve your performance and confidence. Advisers will ask you a selection of interview questions and give you feedback on your responses, technique, language and interview conduct.
To book an appointment visit the Careers Central website.
Click here for the application form