Secondary School Exchange scholarship 2. Conditions of scholarship form Please complete and return this form with your application form. Applications received without this form will not be considered. In the event that I am awarded a scholarship from the English-Speaking Union, I agree to the following conditions*: Academic I will take seriously my academic obligations and participate fully in the academic life of the school. This includes, but is not limited to: attending all classes, meeting deadlines, completing homework tasks, sitting tests (if applicable). Financial Most schools require a deposit payable at the beginning of each term to cover the cost of books, equipment or personal expenses incurred. If successful your scholarship will cover board and tuition. All other costs - flights, insurance (health and travel) and incidental living expenses, estimated at £3000£5000 - are covered and arranged by the participants themselves. All participants must pay an administration fee of £220 to the ESU. Any requirements made by the school must be met. Please note that international students are often required to purchase health insurance stipulated by the school. General I understand that I am expected to accept the school to which I am allocated and that my preferences cannot be guaranteed. I will abide by the rules of the host school. I will remain at the host school until the end of the academic year. I will return to the UK after my scholarship overseas terminates. I understand that the host school has the right to withdraw my scholarship if I fail to act responsibly. I understand that I will forfeit my deposit (of £100) if I do not complete the academic year * Both students and their parents/guardians are required to initial each point and sign below
Student Signed (applicant) Name (in block capitals) Parent/Guardian Signed (parent/guardian) Name (in block capitals) Endorsement I endorse this application: Signed (Head of School/House) Name (in block capitals)
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Once selected for an award scholars become part of the alumni programme, a scheme which offers continued support and contact with the ESU. It is hoped that scholars will be able to enjoy the hospitality of Dartmouth House in the future and maintain links with each other and with the ESU.