The Edge Foundation Scholarship Scheme The Edge Foundation Scholarships have been established to encourage applications from students who aspire to achieve the highest levels in their studies and who wish to experience more practical, hands on approach to their education as a basis for their aspirational hospitality career. The Edge Foundation is one of the founding partners of the Edge Hotel School. The Edge Foundation is an independent education charity, dedicated to raising the status of practical and vocational learning. We believe that “learning by doing” should be valued equally with academic learning and that all learners should experience a mix of both. Edge Foundation Scholarships will be awarded to those students who can best demonstrate what it means to them to secure a place at the Edge Hotel School, how a vocational degree gained by “learning by doing” will help them to achieve their personal goals and why they will be an asset to the Edge Hotel School and the hospitality industry in general. How much is available? Each Edge Foundation Scholarship is worth £3,000 and is available for one student enrolled at the Edge Hotel School at the scheduled intake date of 22 February 2016 and for one student enrolled at the scheduled intake date of 26 September 2016. £1,000 of the scholarship award will be paid to the student within two weeks of the student being notified they have been awarded the scholarship. £1,000 will be payable within two weeks of the exam board confirming the student has successfully completed their level 4 study at the Edge Hotel School. The final £1,000 will be payable within two weeks of the exam board confirming the student has successfully completed their level 5 study at the Edge Hotel School. Terms and conditions: Eligibility Applicants must be able to meet the following eligibility criteria:  

be a UK or EU (home fee paying) student; have applied to study and register for a degree at the Edge Hotel School, with first enrolment in February 2016 or September 2016

Criteria Edge wants scholars to be proud to put “Edge Foundation Scholar at the Edge Hotel School” on their CV. The criteria that the assessment panel will use reflect the values of both the Edge Hotel School and the Edge Foundation. The assessment panel will review applicants’ responses to the criteria listed below. The applicant should address each of these in their submission. The maximum number of words for the full submission is 1,000.

1) The Edge Foundation and the Edge Hotel School believe that everyone should have the chance to learn in a way that suits their strengths and best prepares them for their future careers. We strongly believe that for many people and for the hospitality industry 'learning by doing' is the right way to learn. The applicant should explain what they understand by ‘learning by doing’ and what this means for their personal style of learning. 2) The Edge Foundation and the Edge Hotel School want to develop future leaders of the hospitality industry. Edge Hotel School students are expected to have integrity and be professional, hospitable, passionate, motivated and energetic. The applicant should show why they would be an asset to the Edge Hotel School and to the hospitality industry. 3) The Edge Foundation is committed to an education system which helps young people find out what they are good at; rewards and recognises individual success in all its forms, not just exams; helps people choose paths that support their talents and ambitions and ensures education creates the knowledge, skills and talents needed by the UK economy. The applicant should describe their future career ambitions and show the panel how studying at the Edge Hotel School will help them achieve their ambitions. 4) The Edge Foundation and the Edge Hotel School want to grant the scholarship to someone who will benefit most from receiving the scholarship. The applicant should describe what the award of the Scholarship would mean to them. The assessment panel will short-list up to five candidates who will then be interviewed by a representative from the Edge Hotel School and a representative from the Edge Foundation to choose the recipient of the Scholarship. Interviews will take place within the first 4 weeks of study at the Edge Hotel School. Deadline Dates: The completed application must be received prior to the deadline dates indicated below. Applications received after the stated deadline date will not be considered. Intake Date 22 February 2016 26 September 2016

Application Response Date 26 February 2016 30 September 2016

Application The application process is being managed by the Edge Hotel School and all applications and supporting documents should be emailed to the Edge Hotel School at [email protected] or posted to Edge Hotel School, Wivenhoe House, University of Essex, Wivenhoe Park, Colchester, CO4 3SQ to arrive by the closing date as set out above. Your application will be considered by a panel consisting of representatives from the Edge Hotel School, the Edge Foundation, and the University of Essex. You will be notified by email of the decision reached by the assessment panel and interview. If you have any queries regarding the application process please contact the Edge Hotel School at [email protected].

Edge Foundation Scholarship Scheme APPLICATION FORM This is an application form for an Edge Foundation Scholarship. Please do not hesitate to contact us on either 01206 872858 or email [email protected] if you have any questions regarding your application.

1. About you Title:

First name (s):

Gender (please ): Male

Surname or family name (s):

Female

Date of birth (dd/mm/yy):

Full permanent/home address including postcode:

Correspondence address including postcode: (Only complete if different to permanent/home address)

Telephone:

E-mail:

Mobile:

Please note that all correspondence from the Edge Hotel School Team will come via email.

2. Programme of Study (as set out in your offer letter) Hotel Management FdA

February 2016 Intake

Hotel Management BA

September 2016 Intake

Supporting Statement Please explain, in no more than 1000 words, why you think that you should be considered for an Edge Foundation Scholarship at the Edge Hotel School. Please address the following points in your statement: 1) What do you understand by “learning by doing” and explain what this means for your personal style of learning 2) Show why you would be an asset to the Edge Hotel School and the hospitality industry 3) Describe your future career ambitions and show how studying at the Edge Hotel School will help you achieve them

4) Describe what the award of the Scholarship will mean to you

3. Declaration Data Collection and Protection Information submitted via this application form will be treated as confidential under the terms of the Data Protection Act 1998. The data will be kept secure and accurate and will only be processed for various administrative, academic and health and safety purposes and as detailed in the privacy policy appearing at www.edgehotelschool/privacy. To enable the Edge Hotel School, the University of Essex and the Edge Foundation to process the data held about you, please sign and date the declaration below. I certify that the information I have given is correct and I agree that the Edge Hotel School, the University of Essex and the Edge Foundation can process my personal data in connection with application form, during my time on the course and for any purpose connected with my studies, or my health and safety, or for any other legitimate reason, and as detailed in the privacy policy appearing at www.edgehotelschool/privacy. I confirm that the information given in my application form is true, complete and accurate and that no information requested has been omitted. I have read, understood, accept and agree to be bound by the terms and conditions and privacy policy appearing at www.edgehotelschool/privacy. I confirm I have read, understood and agree to the declaration above (please ): YES I confirm that I understand the award of any scholarship is at the sole discretion of the Edge Hotel School and the Edge Foundation by way of the assessment panel and that by completing this application form I am not automatically entitled to a scholarship: YES I agree that if I am accepted for a scholarship, I will keep in touch with the Edge Foundation and inform it of my progress. (please ): YES I agree that I will take part in any publicity which may arise as a result of my selection for a scholarship (including providing a quote or profile that the Edge Foundation, the Edge Hotel School and its partners can use internally and externally). (please ): YES I confirm that I have read the eligibility criteria and am eligible to apply for a scholarship in 2016.(please ): YES

Signature:

Date:

Please check you have supplied all the required information and followed this check-list: 1. Complete all sections of the application form YES 2. Confirm you agree to the declaration above YES 3. Send your application by the deadline for your intake YES Email: [email protected] Post: Edge Hotel School, Wivenhoe House, University of Essex, Wivenhoe Park, Colchester, Essex, CO4 3SQ We will aim to acknowledge receipt within 48 hours of receiving your documentation.

The Edge Foundation Scholarship Scheme – Terms and Conditions 2016 Terms and conditions The terms and conditions of the Edge Foundation Scholarships offered via the Edge Hotel School are as follows: 1. Eligibility To be eligible for the Edge Foundation Scholarship an applicant must meet all of the following conditions:  be a UK or EU (home fees) student;  have applied to study and register for a full-time Bachelors degree at the Edge Hotel School, with first enrolment in February 2016 or September 2016 The following students are NOT eligible for the Edge Foundation Scholarship regardless of meeting the above criteria:   

Students transferring in from another UK higher education institution; Part-time students; Students on leave of absence.

2. Change course offers If you do not meet the conditions of your offer at confirmation, but are offered and accept an alternative course, you will not be eligible for the scholarship. 3 Scholarship termination If the student withdraws from their studies, or is required to withdraw, no further payments will be made and any scholarship funds already paid to the student will become due and repayable. If the student ceases to meet the eligibility criteria set out above, the scholarship will be terminated and no further payments will be made. The scholarship will also be terminated if the student ceases to be registered as a student with the Edge Hotel School at the University of Essex, or for good cause at the discretion of the Principal of the Edge Hotel School or his/her nominee for this purpose. 4. Suspension of Scholarship In exceptional circumstances and at the discretion of the Principal of the Edge Hotel School, the scholarship may be temporarily suspended until the student is able to continue their studies. 5. Payment arrangements The scholarship will be paid directly to the recipient. The first payment of £1,000 will be made two weeks after the student has been notified that they have been awarded the scholarship.

The second payment of £1,000 is payable within two weeks of the exam board confirming the student has successfully completed their Level 4 study at the Edge Hotel School. The balance of the scholarship (£1,000) is payable within two weeks of the exam board confirming the student has successfully completed their Level 5 study at the Edge Hotel School. The exam boards are normally held within two weeks of the end of each academic level and will confirm that the student has met the required academic standards for that level. 6. Use of Data By accepting the scholarship, recipients are giving the Edge Foundation, the Edge Hotel School and its partners and affiliates, permission to use their details for promotional purposes and may be asked to provide a case study and be photographed, both of which may be used in publications and/or websites belonging to the Edge Foundation, the Edge Hotel School and its partners and affiliates. Information submitted via the scholarship application form will be treated as confidential under the terms of the Data Protection Act 1998. The data will be kept secure and accurate and will only be processed for various administrative, academic and health and safety purposes and as detailed in the privacy policy appearing at www.edgehotelschool/privacy. 7. The award of a scholarship is at the full discretion of the Edge Hotel School and the Edge Foundation and the Edge Hotel School will not disclose reasons for any decisions made in respect of an unsuccessful application. The decision whether or not to award a scholarship is final. 8. All scholarship students should be in a suitable state of mental and physical health so that they are able to participate in and complete their studies in an appropriate manner. All scholarship students must inform the Edge Hotel School of any medical conditions they have or develop during their time at the Edge Hotel School which may impact on their ability to do so. 9. It is the scholar's responsibility to set a good example, e.g. strive for best results, attend classes, finish the course on time and continue to demonstrate the exemplary student attributes by which he/she was awarded the scholarship. 10. All scholars will take part in welcoming new scholars to the scholarship programme by attending scholarship evenings, etc. when invited. 11. The Edge Hotel School reserves the right to make reasonable changes to these terms and conditions at any time and will advise valid scholars if this occurs, as and when required. 12. The scholar must maintain living costs for the duration of their studies at the Edge Hotel School. Note: These terms and conditions apply to the scholarships awarded within the 2016 calendar year. The Edge Hotel School reserves the right to update these terms and conditions as necessary should the award be available in future years.