sponsorship Many companies and organisations provide financial assistance or sponsorship to help students through university. The main sponsors include: • The armed services (Army, Navy, RAF).
where to find out more
• Banks and accountancy firms. • Certain industries and companies.
Websites
• Professional bodies.
www.studentsupportdirect.co.uk – forms and guides on line.
• Local authorities. • Government departments such as the NHS. • Some universities acting on behalf of companies and other employers. Details vary according to company policy, but could include some of the following: • A full salary.
www.aimhigher.ac.uk/student_finance - Aimhigher. www.nusonline.co.uk/info/money - National Union of Students. www.funderfinder.org.uk - information on sources of funding. www.slc.co.uk - Student Loan Company. www.support4learning.org.uk - student finance, funding and benefits. www.studentmoney.org - includes a budget planner. www.skill.org.uk - includes information on finance for students with disabilities.
• A bursary while you’re at university. • Help with accommodation, books and equipment costs. • Travel costs. • Paid employment during the summer.
Books
• Students’ Money Matters (Trotman) • University Scholarships, Awards & Bursaries (Trotman) • Educational Grants Directory (Directory of Social Change) • The Guardian Student Finance Guide (Guardian Books)
• Grants for overseas study or travel.
• Student Support & Benefits Handbook (CPAG)
But there’s more to sponsorship than just the cash. It can help you gain valuable experience of working in a sector that interests you, which will help you find a suitable job when you graduate.
• The Student Finance Guide (UCAS)
Sponsors recruit students in all kinds of degree areas, but some degree subjects are more likely to attract sponsorship than others; these include economics, computer science, engineering, science and business management. Some sponsors advertise, but others never need to publicise their schemes because they receive so many enquiries without publicity.
• Student Funding Directory (Trotman)
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Connexions in Southend West Call: 01702 478426 Leigh Youth Centre, Elm Road, Leigh-on-Sea, SS9 1SP Connexions in Southend Central Call: 01702 464315 Focus Youth Centre, Short Street, Southend-on-Sea, SS2 5BY Connexions in Southend East Call: 01702 293780 Shoeburyness Youth Centre, Delaware Road, Shoeburyness, SS3 9NS We also have centres in: Cluny Square Call: 01702 463927 1-3 Cluny Square, Southend-on-Sea, SS2 4AF Stornoway Road Call: 01702 601134 173 Stornoway Road, Southend-on-Sea, SS2 4NJ You can email any of our centres at connexions@southend.gov.uk. If you require this information in another format then please email or call us and we will be pleased to help you. Connexions Direct offers advice on education, careers, housing, money, health and relationships for 13-19 year olds in the UK. Includes web chat, telephone and call-back. Call: 0808 001 3219 Text: 07766 413219 Web: www.connexions-direct.com
Connexions is another excellent service from Southend-on-Sea Borough Council. Information correct at time of going to press. We cannot be held responsible for any subsequent changes. For multiple copies contact the Connexions Support Centre on 01702 420290. Published April 2008.