Saroj Lal
Saroj Lal was one of Scotland’s pioneering race relations activists, feminists and equality campaigners in the 1970s, 80s and 90s, latterly as Director of Lothian Racial Equality Council. She was a trailblazer in fighting for fairness for all, and in particular for disadvantaged and marginalised Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) women. She was also the first Asian woman in Scotland to be appointed as a Justice of the Peace, in 1986.
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Award
This scholarship awards £1,000 which is paid at the start of the academic session towards maintenance costs.
This scholarship is in honour of Saroj Lal a trailblazing teacher and race relations pioneer, who graduated with a PGCE from Moray House in 1970.
Eligibility
Any applicant to the PGDE Primary, PGDE Secondary and MSc Transformative Learning and Teaching programmes, who is from a BAME background, can apply for the scholarship. The scholarship will only be awarded once the candidate has accepted an offer and began study as a student within Moray House School of Education and Sport.
Criteria
The scholarship is awarded on the basis of academic merit, and the candidate’s demonstration of a strong interest in teaching in Scottish schools and a commitment to teaching that is aligned with the pioneering work of Saroj Lal.
Applying
Applications are now closed as the 22nd May 2024 deadline has passed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Notification
Applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application by the end of June 2024.
Contact
Ann MacDonald - ann.a.m.macdonald@ed.ac.uk
Moray House School of Education and Sport Teaching Office - mhsesto@exseed.ed.ac.uk