Pendle College Student Advancement Fund (PSAF) exists due to the generous support of Pendle alumni and friends. The purpose of the Fund is to enable students to take part in activities and events that will significantly enhance their academic learning and their career prospects.
The Fund relates to ADDITIONAL academic or career-related opportunities that the student has identified themselves. Activities or events included in the regular teaching programmes offered by academic departments, such as compulsory and optional visits, field trips and similar activities, are NOT eligible for this funding.
Funding is limited to a maximum of £50 per event or activity. A student can receive no more than two PSAF awards in total during their undergraduate degree.
To apply, students should send an email to the College outlining briefly details of the event or activity, including the location and date(s), anticipated travel costs, and a concise explanation of the benefits for learning and/or career development. If an invitation has been received this must please be attached to the application letter. Letters should also confirm that the event/activity is not part of the normal teaching and learning associated with the applicant's degree programme.
Students should apply at least four weeks in advance of the proposed event or activity whenever possible. Applicants will be informed of the outcome by e-mail within two weeks. Funded students will be required to submit a short statement of 200-250 words regarding how they benefitted from the event or activity. Reports should be emailed to the College. Fully anonymised parts of the submitted statements may be used by the College to demonstrate the benefits and impacts of the PSAF to the University, donors to the Fund, and the College Community. Students who do not submit a statement on time will be required to repay the funding to the College.
In the event of all the available funding being awarded to students, the PSAF may be temporarily closed during the academic year. Any temporary closures of the PSAF will be publicised on the Pendle College website. PSAF will re-open at the start of each academic year.