Secondary School Exchange Application Form

Information for applicants

This form is to apply for the ESU Secondary School Exchange. Please make sure you read the Notes for Applicants carefully before you apply.

Please only apply if you are prepared to defer your university place, or will be applying for university in the 2026/27 academic year.

Please be aware that we can only accept applications from candidates who are British or Irish Citizens.

In applying for the Secondary School Exchange you will need to complete this form fully and upload the following documents:
· a personal statement (no longer than one page of A4)
· Conditions of Scholarship form (signed by the applicant, parent/guardian and headteacher)
· Reference Form and Reference (filled out by a headteacher, form tutor or head of year)
· a copy of the applicant’s transcript
· Medical form (completed by the parent/guardian)
· Financial Assistance form with evidence (only if you are applying for financial assistance)

We strongly advise you to have these completed documents ready to upload before you start to fill out this form.
Please note that all uploaded forms will need to be in either .pdf, .doc or .docx format.

We must receive all applications, including reference, by 23:59 (UK time) on Friday 1st November 2024.

Interviews are scheduled for Tuesday 10th December and Wednesday 11th December 2024. They will take place at the ESU's headquarters, Dartmouth House.

Scholarships awarded will be for two or three academic terms from September 2025.

If you would like more information about the SSE, or would like an informal chat before applying, please contact education@esu.org or call the ESU Education team on 020 7529 1565. We look forward to receiving your application – best of luck!

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