The Society for the Education of the Deaf Scholarship - Application Form

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A. Personal Information
Do you have the right to live and work in the United Kingdom?
Are you eligible to hold Home/UK tuition fee status?
Do you have agreement from your current employer (if you have one) to undertake the on campus teaching commitments and two placment blocks - Period 1 Jan – June 2027 = 11 days at university. Period 2 September 2027 – June 2028 = 14 days at university and 20 days on first placement in a block. Period 3 August to December 2028 = 15 days on placement in a block. This is a large commitment of time: 60 days across the two years for study.
Do you already hold SCQF 4 British Sign Language (as a minimum), or Signature Level 1 and have a commitment to further BSL learning?
Do you have full registration as a teacher with GTCS (General Teaching Council for Scotland)?
Have you applied for the programme yet? Please note applications must be made by 30th October at the latest.
B. Personal Statement

In no more than 500 words, please submit a personal statement explaining your commitment to the ToD (Teacher of the Deaf) profession. For example, you may include any prior achievements in British Sign Language (BSL) or work relating to deaf children or deaf communities, and your commitment to work as a teacher of deaf children in Scotland. Please ensure you also clearly state that you are applying for this scholarship.

C. Information Sharing
I understand that representatives from the Society of the Education of the Deaf and staff within Moray House School of Sport and Education will be reviewing my application and any submitted documentation as part of the selection process.
 
D. Declaration
Declaration
E. Data Protection

The University of Edinburgh holds information about everyone who applies for a scholarship at the University.  We use the information provided on your scholarship application and UCAS references (where appropriate) to assess your application and to select successful candidates.

If you have any queries regarding the University's use of your information please contact the University's Data Protection Officer

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