COVID WINTER FUND 2021

NOTES BEFORE YOU GET STARTED:

o Read the information on www.uws.ac.uk/covid-winter-fund and check your eligibility
before applying.
o Read this application carefully, answer each question and provide everything that is
requested.
o This is a fillable form and should be completed in Word – click in the grey areas to type or
select from the drop down list. You will also see helpful notes for each section in the status
bar (usually bottom left).
SUPPORTING EVIDENCE REQUIRED:
FULL TIME SCOTTISH/RUK STUDENTS – INTERNATIONAL and EU STUDENTS –
o SAAS/Student Finance Award Notice o Bank statement for the account details
o Any other evidence you feel supports you provide on the final page
your application o Any other evidence you feel supports
your application

Section 1: About You and Your Studies

Full Name:      

Banner ID Number:      

Date of Birth:      

What type of student are you?

Residency - International
If you do not fit one of these categories, you may not be eligible for the fund. Please see the information on
www.uws.ac.uk/covid-winter-fund or email us at wintercovid@uws.ac.uk for further advice.
Level of study – Postgraduate - taught (Masters level)
Mode of study – Full-time

Course of study:      

Campus: Ayr
If other, please specify:      

When are you due to complete your current studies? End of Term 2, May 2021
If other, please specify:      
Section 2: About Your Circumstances
Status: Living with spouse/partner

Do you have financially dependent children, i.e. under 18? Yes

If yes, how many?       And how old are they?      

Which option best describes your housing arrangements? Parent/guardian home

If other, please specify:      

Are you currently paying accommodation costs for a property you are not living in as a result
of the pandemic and lockdown arrangements? Yes
I.e. you signed a tenancy to move closer to campus but have remained in the parental home.

If you are renting, please provide the name and address of your landlord or letting agent:
     

Please tick to confirm that you are currently living in the UK?
If not, you will not be eligible for the fund. Please see the information on www.uws.ac.uk/covid-winter-fund

Are you applying as a result of arriving in Scotland recently and experiencing financial
hardship as a result of having to pay for managed isolation in a quarantine hotel? Yes

Section 3: About Your Finances

Thinking about your household income, including any partner/spouse, tell us how this has
been impacted by the current covid-19 pandemic. You should be specific and include figures.
[In 300 words or less]
     

Thinking about your household expenses, tell us how these have been impacted by the
current covid-19 pandemic. What expenses have increased? What expenses have you been
able to cut back on? [In 300 words or less]
     

How much is your rent/mortgage per month?      

Are there any bills/expenses you are particularly worried about? You should be specific and
include figures. [In 300 words or less]
     

What action have you taken to help improve your situation? [In 300 words or less]
     
Payment Details, Declaration and Data Protection:
You do not need to complete your bank details if you have previously provided these to Funding and Advice,
and have received payments from us before, but you must sign the declaration below.
Please complete LEGIBLY in BLOCK CAPITALS as unclear details may result in delayed payments. Please note
you have a responsibility to notify us as soon as possible if your bank details change. We will only pay funds
into your account or joint account.
This account must be in your name, and must be a UK bank account.
Please tick:
UWS have my bank details and these have not changed
or
UWS does not have my bank details (provide below)
or
UWS have my bank details but these have changed (provide below)

BANNER NO.:      

NAME AS HELD ON ACCOUNT:      

BANK/BUILDING SOCIETY NAME:      

SORT CODE:       ACCOUNT NO.:      

I confirm that the information given by me in this form is correct and complete. I understand that a false
declaration will invalidate my application and may be considered fraudulent, resulting in disciplinary
proceedings in accordance with the University Code of Discipline for Students (Section 12 of the Regulatory
framework) and recovery of paid funds through the university credit control procedure.
I am aware that it is my responsibility to ensure that I include all the relevant documentary evidence and to
advise the University of any change to my circumstances.
I authorise the University to make any enquiries that they think are necessary to verify the accuracy of my
application.

Data Protection
I authorise the University to use the information I have provided in this form and any related documentation
about me for the purposes of processing my funding application. I am aware that further information about
how the University will process my information can be found in the student Privacy Policy which I can view on
the University website (www.uws.ac.uk) or ask for a copy of from a member of the Funding and Advice team. I
understand that I can withdraw this consent at any time by e-mailing fundingadvice@uws.ac.uk

PLEASE TICK THIS BOX 

Instead of a signature, please type your name to show DATE:      

you have read and understand the detail above: