The Laura Nuttall Scholarship supports students with a long term illness, health condition, or disability, to thrive whilst studying at The University of Manchester
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The Laura Nuttall Scholarship is named in memory of Politics, Philosophy and Economics (PPE) graduate, Laura Nuttall. After being diagnosed with glioblastoma multiforme, the most aggressive form of brain cancer in 2018 at the age of 18, Laura dedicated her life to raising awareness and funds for brain tumour and cancer charities. Laura was dedicated to helping others who faced barriers in education to succeed.
The Scholarship was launched in collaboration with Laura's family, to support students with long term illnesses, health conditions or disabilities, to succeed and thrive whilst studying at university.
Essential criteria are conditions you must meet to be considered for this scheme. Students who do not meet these criteria will not be considered for this award. To be eligible, you must meet the following:
A learning difference (e.g. dyslexia, dyspraxia, or AD(H)D);
A visual impairment uncorrected by glasses (e.g. blindness or partial sight);
A hearing impairment (e.g. D/deafness or partial hearing);
A physical impairment or challenges with mobility (e.g. climbing stairs or uneven surfaces), or dexterity (e.g. using a keyboard or laboratory equipment);
A social, behavioural or communication impairment (e.g. an autistic spectrum condition or Tourette’s Syndrome);
A long-term illness or health condition which may involve pain or cause fatigue, loss of concentration or breathing difficulties – including any effects from taking associated medication;
Priority criteria is additional information about you that will be used to make our final selection decisions. Priority will be given to students who:
When there is significant demand, preference will be given to those who are care experienced/care leavers.
You do not need to apply for this scholarship, eligible students will be automatically assessed for this Scholarship.
All students who meet the eligibility criteria will automatically be considered. The student who is selected to receive the bursary will be informed of this during their first semester of study.
Your course offer and this scheme
Receipt of this award is subject to you meeting you course offer commitments and registering at the University of Manchester in the year of entry specified in the application form.
Understanding your fee status
This scheme uses your fee status as part of its eligibility criteria. Find out more about how The University of Manchester assesses tuition fee statuses here: https://www.manchester.ac.uk/study/tuition-fee-status/
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