LSBF Springboard Scholarship Application Form

For office use only Student ID: Programme of Study: Programme Advisor: Scholarship Amount Awarded: Authorised By:

1. SPRINGBOARD SCHOLARSHIP
The career benefits that a postgraduate degree can bring are massive, but without the salary of a postgraduate professional the fees can be difficult to afford. We know our teaching quality is second to none, which is why were confident that your career will benefit directly from an LSBF postgraduate degree. So confident, in fact, that we will only begin taking payment for your tuition should your salary increase by 50% in the 2 years following your graduation. If your salary does not increase by this amount, you will receive your tuition completely free.

Successful applicants will enrol on their choice of postgraduate degree programme as well as select an industry-focused short course Tuition fees are not due until 2 years after graduation from degree programme A salary increase of at least 50% (compared to student's pre-LSBF income) is expected within the two years after graduation. If this benchmark has not been met - tuition payments will not be due. If the 50% salary increase has not been achieved, graduates are responsible for providing proof of salary

Funded by: Aaron Etingen, LSBF Executive Chairman and Founder Open to: 50 exceptional postgraduate applicants from the UK, European Union, Brazil, Russia, India or China. Minimum Entry Criteria (found below) as well as the completed personal statement will be used to select successful applications. They will be selected based on academic merit, career aspirations, leadership potential and financial need. Entry Criteria: In addition to meeting the academic entry criteria for the programme of choice, applicants are expected to have completed a GMAT (with a target score of 550) and completed a valid SELT in-line with UKBA & LSBF entry requirements. However, applications will still be accepted and assessed on a case-by-case basis for outstanding applicants without a completed GMAT or SELT. Programmes included: Postgraduate (London campus only 2014/15 start dates): o GGSB MBA o GGSB MSc in Finance o GGSB MIB o GGSB MSc Fashion, Design and Luxury Management o All other postgraduate degrees available to study full-time on London campus are eligible Short Courses (London campus or online studied after degree programme): o Any LSBF online or on-campus executive education or short course excludes all eCornell online courses

Award Amount: tuition fees will vary by course selected Qualified candidates will be considered based on relevant employment experience, academic merit, and programme selection. Please fill the entire application form and then email it to your programme consultant or scholarship@lsbf.org.uk.

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2. STUDENT DETAILS
Title (Dr, Mr, Mrs, Miss, Ms) First name(s) Surname/Family name Date of birth (DD/MM/YY) Country of birth Country of current residence E-mail Phone number (country area/code) Student number (if you already have one) Programme of interest Programme start date

3. EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

Please state the most recent qualifications first, and attach any relevant copies of certificates and transcripts. Institution Award Specialisation (if any) Average grade Date started Date awarded

Exams to be taken or results pending:

GMAT Score:

Valid SELT in-line with UKBA:

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4. EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Please provide us with brief details of any previous employment or work placements. List these in chronological order, displaying the most recent position first. Please tell us as much as possible about your role, duties and responsibilities. Dates from/to (DD/MM/YY) Name & address of employer Job title Most recent salary Starting salary

Nature of duties:

5. HOW DID YOU LEARN ABOUT LSBF?

Please tell us where you heard about us tick all that apply. Search engines Google Yahoo! Bing Other please specify: Emails/newsletters LSBF UCAS Other please specify:

Transport adverts Outdoor adverts Radio adverts

Social networks Facebook Twitter YouTube LinkedIn Other please specify:

Rankings Business Week Economist Financial Times Forbes Guardian Times Other please specify:

Fairs/events Word of mouth Other please specify:

Online sponsorship Business Week Economist Financial Times Guardian UCAS Other please specify:

Printed adverts Business Week Economist Financial Times Guardian Other please specify:

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6. PERSONAL STATEMENT*
Please state in not more than 1,000 words in the space provided below: Why do you think you are eligible for the Springboard Scholarship? Please outline how undertaking a programme at LSBF will improve your career, educational and personal goals. Please describe any financial or personal circumstances that you think would be useful for us to know when we evaluate your application.

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PERSONAL STATEMENT* - Continued

* The School reserves the right to investigate and possibly withdraw a person from the scholarship programme, if there is adequate proven
evidence of serious allegations of using other peoples written statements.

7. OTHER APPLICATIONS
Please let us know if you are applying for any other scholarships or postgraduate programme at other institutions:

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8. APPLICATION CHECKLIST - have you included the following? Your most recent payslip A completed scholarship application form A completed postgraduate degree application form (GGSB application form is online, please contact LSBF at scholarships@lsbf.org.uk
for more information)

Certified copies of your qualifications, certificates and transcripts A copy of your passport and all previous UK visas (when applicable) An English language copy of your CV/rsum (not more than 2 sides of A4) A scanned copy of a recent passport sized colour photograph (jpeg, 150 * 150 pixels) Proof of English proficiency, when required (recognised test of English results e.g. IELTS) A valid email address Two reference letters, stamped and dated (not older than 6 months) Please ensure that reference letters are on letterhead paper,
stamped and dated

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9. TERMS AND CONDITIONS

1. This offer enables students to commence payment of the Scholarship Course two years after their graduation date. Students will not be required to make any payment where their earnings have increased by less than 50%, two years after graduation (Please see Clause 17 for full details). Students must apply for a scholarship at the same time as, or subsequent to, applying for an LSBF programme. Students may apply for one Postgraduate Degree Programme, and one LSBF Executive Education Programme from the following: Postgraduate Degree Options (London Campus Only) GGSB MBA GGSB MIB GGSB MSc Finance GGSB MSc Fashion, Design and Luxury Management Any other postgraduate degree programmes available to study fulltime on London campus are eligible Executive Education Options (Online or London Campus) London Campus Advanced Certificates (2 weeks) Postgraduate Certificates (15 weeks) Short Courses (3 days FT 12 weeks PT) Online Advanced Diploma (1236 weeks PT) Advanced Certificate (5-15 weeks PT) Certificate (12 weeks PT) 650 ECORNELL IS NOT INCLUDED Regions UK All EU Brazil Russia India China Total number of scholarships available 50 applicants TOTAL 5 GGSB MBA 5 GGSB MIB 5 GGSB MSc Finance 5 GGSB MSc FDLM The remaining 30 spots will be divided amongst the other postgraduate degree programmes

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Students may apply for only ONE scholarship programme at LSBF. If, for example, a student applies the Women in Business scholarship, they will not be eligible to apply for the Springboard Scholarship scheme. If students have already confirmed their place and paid their deposit, they are no longer eligible for a scholarship. Students may not defer any part of the course. In the event that the student defers their course, they must complete full payment of all fees 30 days prior to the commencement date of the deferred course. UKBA REGULATIONS: UKBA regulations are updated frequently, and while the School provides general updates as a courtesy service to students, it is the students sole responsibility to ensure that they are familiar with the most up to date UKBA regulatio ns. Students on a VISA must familiarise themselves with UKBA regulations and at all times abide by the conditions of their VISA. The School accepts no liability for incomplete or inaccurate VISA applications. Visa nationals must meet UKBA requirements prior to commencing their studies. The School bears no responsibility for those refused entry to the UK by UKBA. Students are solely responsible for all expenses, costs and any other payments associated with this offer. This includes those costs associated with student visa applications. For the avoidance of doubt, this scholarship offer extends to tuition fees ONLY. No payment will be made in respect of accommodation, maintenance, travel or any other additional costs related to studying.

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10. Scholarships are not transferable to other students. 11. Students must successfully complete their course and pass all examinations at first attempt. Where a student fails an examination, they will no longer be eligible to benefit under this promotion, and full payment of all course fees will become due. 12. Students must provide details of their Pre Study Salary when submitting an application for the Scholarship Programme. For the avoidance of doubt, the student must provide an original copy of their most recent payslip. LSBF may require further documentation to verify the students Pre Study Salary. 13. Prior to commencing the Scholarship course, students must provide a copy of another monthly payslip. For the avoidance of doubt, a student will NOT be entitled to commence the Scholarship Programme in the absence of this document. 14. LSBF will calculate the students Pre Study annual salary. LSBF will also determine the maximum Post Study Salary to enable students to benefit from this offer. LSBFs decision on this point will be final. All future calculations will be based on this determination. 15. Students must commence payment of the Scholarship Programme 2 years after their graduation date (subject to clause 14). For example: Students graduation date is 20 June 2015; Student must commence payment no later than 21 June 2017.

16. Students must complete payment of the Scholarship Programme by equal monthly instalments within 4 years of the graduation date(subject to clause 14). For example: Students graduation date is 20 June 2015;
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Student must commence payment no later than 21 June 2017; Students must complete payment no later than 21 June 2019.

17. Where the students earnings have NOT increased by 50% two years after graduation, the student is not required to pay for the Scholarship Programme. For example: A student earns 20,000 in September 2014 (start date of the programme); The student graduates on 20 June 2015; The student continues to earn 20,000 on 20 June 2017; The student will not be required to pay for the scholarship programme. 18. Where a students earnings have increased by 50% two years after graduation, the student is required to commence payment of t he Scholarship Programme immediately. For example: A student earns 20,000 in September 2014 (start date of the programme); The student graduates on 20 June 2015; The student earns 40,000 or more on 20 June 2017; The student must commence payment on 21 June 2017. 19. Where a student claims their earnings have not increased by 50% under clause 12, they will be required to submit proof to this effect. Specifically, the student must provide: Three payslips from the previous three months; AND Annual Tax Return In the absence of these documents, the student will be required to commence payment immediately. LSBF, may, at its own discretion, request additional documentation to verify the students claim.

20. If successful applicants are not employed / not earning any income prior to study, graduates will be assessed on the basis that they are earning at least 21,000 in gross salary at the end of the agreed time period of 2 years after graduation. 21. Students must use their best endeavours to secure and maintain employment upon completion of their studies. LSBF may, at its own discretion, request proof of the students attempt to secure and maintain employment. Where, in LSBFs reasonable opinion, th e student has made minimal effort to secure employment or, through negligence, dishonesty, misconduct or any other reason for which the student is accountable, has failed to maintain employment, LSBF, may, at its sole discretion, withdraw the scholarship award. 22. If a student choses to takes an extended break from employment (e.g. a sabbatical) based on factors that are reasonably within their control within the two year assessment period, the scholarship award may be withdrawn. This will be considered by committee on a case by case basis. 23. In the event that a student does not attend a programme through serious unforeseen circumstances (death, accident, or serious illness), a specific committee will examine the case on an individual basis. 24. Attendance is compulsory. An attendance rate of less than 90% will lead to the withdrawal of a scholarship. Please note that for overseas students, the UKBA requires a 100% attendance rate. 25. Any failure to start the course as scheduled (without prior notification of the school's authorities) will lead to the withdrawal of a scholarship. 26. When requested, students are required to show original (not photocopies) transcripts and documents submitted as supporting evidence with their scholarship application. These must be presented to the scholarship office if there is any doubt regarding authenticity. If LSBF discovers that any documents are NOT genuine, the scholarship award will be withdrawn. 27. By invitation only, scholars may take part in welcoming new students to the scholarship programme. 28. The LSBF Scholarship Panel will not provide information regarding unsuccessful scholarship applications. The panel's decision is final. 29. The school reserves the right to conduct investigations, and possibly withdraw scholarships, if there is adequate evidence of serious illegal activities. By submitting this application form, the Student agrees to all the terms and conditions related to scholarships set out by LSBF.

I accept. By ticking this box I agree to all of the above statements and give my consent to the above terms. Date:
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