HMC Projects in Central and Eastern Europe - ICCG
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A Company Limited by Guarantee: Company No. 3636789 Registered Charity No. 1074491Chairman of Trustees: Dr Nicholas Engl<strong>and</strong>, Headmaster, Ryde SchoolDirector: Andrew BoggisScholars' Co-ord<strong>in</strong>ator: Tony LawrenceAdm<strong>in</strong>istrator: Dr Jonathan WolstenholmeAdm<strong>in</strong>istrator of the Teachers' Work Experience Scheme: Peter de VoilFrom the Director: Andrew BoggisSCHOLARSHIPS TO SCHOOLS IN THE UNITED KINGDOM 2013 – 2014Information for Parents of Montenegr<strong>in</strong> ApplicantsStudents are asked to translate this paper for their parents if necessary <strong>in</strong> order to ensurethat it is fully understood.The purpose of this paper is to describe the arrangements for the scholarships offered <strong>in</strong>the United K<strong>in</strong>gdom through <strong>HMC</strong> <strong>Projects</strong> <strong>in</strong> <strong>Central</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Eastern</strong> <strong>Europe</strong>. You willf<strong>in</strong>d further details of the nature <strong>and</strong> work of <strong>HMC</strong> <strong>Projects</strong> at www.hmc.org.uk/projects .<strong>HMC</strong> (Headmasters' <strong>and</strong> Headmistresses' Conference) is an association of theHeadteachers of many of the lead<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>dependent schools <strong>in</strong> the United K<strong>in</strong>gdom. <strong>HMC</strong><strong>Projects</strong> is a registered charity <strong>and</strong> is a company with limited liability. Its specificpurpose, s<strong>in</strong>ce its <strong>in</strong>ception twenty years ago <strong>in</strong> 1992, has been to enable young studentsfrom the countries of <strong>Central</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Eastern</strong> <strong>Europe</strong> to study <strong>in</strong> the UK <strong>and</strong>, <strong>in</strong> do<strong>in</strong>g so, tomake contacts <strong>and</strong> friendships with British young people, to ga<strong>in</strong> a better underst<strong>and</strong><strong>in</strong>gof what the United K<strong>in</strong>gdom st<strong>and</strong>s for, to perfect their mastery of the English language<strong>and</strong> to strengthen l<strong>in</strong>ks between their countries <strong>and</strong> the UK. In consequence, over 1,200students have received 100% scholarships to spend a year <strong>in</strong> British schools. Quite apartfrom the benefit to the students, the British schools have also greatly enjoyed theirpresence <strong>and</strong> have ga<strong>in</strong>ed much. The scholarship scheme is run by <strong>HMC</strong> <strong>Projects</strong> butstudents are placed not only <strong>in</strong> schools belong<strong>in</strong>g to <strong>HMC</strong> but also <strong>in</strong> some other<strong>in</strong>dependent schools <strong>and</strong> <strong>in</strong> two very good government board<strong>in</strong>g schools.The British schools are of various types. Some are schools ma<strong>in</strong>ly for board<strong>in</strong>g pupils(boys <strong>and</strong> girls who live at the school dur<strong>in</strong>g the school terms). Other schools have bothboard<strong>in</strong>g pupils <strong>and</strong> day pupils. Scholarship students from <strong>Central</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Eastern</strong> <strong>Europe</strong>take up board<strong>in</strong>g places <strong>in</strong> their schools. The schools are located throughout the UnitedK<strong>in</strong>gdom. Many of the schools are coeducational but some take only girls <strong>and</strong> others takeonly boys.
2Scholarships for students <strong>in</strong> Montenegro are arranged through cooperation between threeparties:<strong>HMC</strong> <strong>Projects</strong><strong>HMC</strong> <strong>Projects</strong> coord<strong>in</strong>ates the general programme <strong>in</strong> the UK <strong>and</strong> liaises both withLondon Bridge <strong>and</strong> <strong>ICCG</strong> <strong>and</strong> with the schools. We ensure that students aremet when they first arrive <strong>in</strong> the UK, we arrange the <strong>in</strong>troductory OrientationCourse, we ensure the students’ safe travel to their schools <strong>and</strong> we provide(through the school) a Bursary of £300 for each student.Once the student has arrived at the school, formal responsibility for each studenttransfers to the school.Even so, our Scholars’ Co-ord<strong>in</strong>ator, Mr Tony Lawrence, will play a key role <strong>in</strong>monitor<strong>in</strong>g the cont<strong>in</strong>u<strong>in</strong>g welfare of students. He is able to offer support <strong>and</strong>advice as needed. On the recommendation of the Scholars’ Co-ord<strong>in</strong>ator f<strong>in</strong>ancialhelp may be given to students confronted with exceptional expenditure (for<strong>in</strong>stance cultural expeditions, field trips, etc.).London Bridge <strong>and</strong> <strong>ICCG</strong>London Bridge <strong>and</strong> <strong>ICCG</strong> adm<strong>in</strong>isters the programme <strong>in</strong> Montenegro, organisesstudent <strong>in</strong>terviews <strong>and</strong> provides support <strong>and</strong> advice for the scholars before theirdeparture to the UK.The School:Your son or daughter will become a full member of the school chosen by <strong>HMC</strong><strong>Projects</strong> <strong>and</strong> you will be asked to sign the home-school agreement signed by allother parents. The School provides a full scholarship, cover<strong>in</strong>g all costs of tuition,food <strong>and</strong> accommodation, <strong>and</strong> accepts responsibility for the students at all timeswhen the school is <strong>in</strong> session. The School will appo<strong>in</strong>t a Contact Person (seebelow) to make arrangements for the students at times when the school is not <strong>in</strong>session.We try to match our scholars with schools best suited to their <strong>in</strong>dividual talentsbut I should emphasise that all the schools with<strong>in</strong> the scheme have been selectedbecause we see them as entirely suitable <strong>and</strong> because we know that they will offera very valuable experience to the students who are their guests. Once the schoolhas accepted the student assigned to it, a change cannot be made.
3A different way of lifeStudents need to be ready to adapt to the board<strong>in</strong>g way of life <strong>and</strong> to desire positively tosupport the school’s philosophy <strong>and</strong> rules. Inevitably our scholars do f<strong>in</strong>d that somefeatures of British schools are very different from their schools at home – for example:1. Students live <strong>in</strong> board<strong>in</strong>g houses. Normally about thirty to forty students live <strong>in</strong>one house, supervised by two or more members of staff. The houses are usuallyfor boys only or for girls only. For young people who have always lived at homeit takes some time to become accustomed to this situation. Of course our scholarsmiss their homes but they quickly make friends <strong>and</strong> enjoy be<strong>in</strong>g members of theirhouse <strong>and</strong> school communities.2. Most students will share a room with another student, where they sleep, study <strong>and</strong>keep their personal belong<strong>in</strong>gs, clothes, books <strong>and</strong> other items. Most schools willexpect their boarders to undertake communal responsibilities with<strong>in</strong> their houses.3. All board<strong>in</strong>g schools have rules designed to protect the needs <strong>and</strong> <strong>in</strong>terests of eachone of their members. For example one rule will be that students will be expectedto be <strong>in</strong> their own rooms by a particular time at night <strong>and</strong> will be required to bequiet so that others may sleep. Another rule will be that students are not allowedto smoke. Students <strong>in</strong> board<strong>in</strong>g schools are not normally permitted to seek orobta<strong>in</strong> paid employment outside school. At home rules of this sort are probablyunnecessary. Our experience is that these rules do not usually create difficultiesfor students, but we must emphasise that students need to be will<strong>in</strong>g to acceptthem – otherwise they should decl<strong>in</strong>e the scholarship.4. In most schools (but not all) students wear a uniform dur<strong>in</strong>g teach<strong>in</strong>g hours <strong>and</strong>for special occasions. Schools will send full <strong>in</strong>formation about this to those whoare selected for scholarships <strong>and</strong> there is no need for parents to spend muchmoney on these items before the students leave for the UK.5. An important difference is that students <strong>in</strong> Brita<strong>in</strong> study far fewer academicsubjects. This applies to all the present exam<strong>in</strong>ation systems <strong>in</strong> the UK – ALevels, the IB (International Baccalaureate), Scottish Highers <strong>and</strong> AdvancedHigher <strong>and</strong> the Cambridge Pre-University Exam<strong>in</strong>ation. Students usually takeonly four or perhaps five ma<strong>in</strong> subjects (from 15-20 different possibilities), plus asubsidiary subject <strong>and</strong>/or a general studies course.In other words, <strong>HMC</strong> <strong>Projects</strong> scholars will study a smaller number of subjects, <strong>in</strong>greater depth, than they would have done at home. The consequence is that theywill th<strong>in</strong>k more deeply about the subject, rather than just study to absorb<strong>in</strong>formation. Of fundamental importance is the fact that they will be speak<strong>in</strong>g,listen<strong>in</strong>g, read<strong>in</strong>g <strong>and</strong> writ<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> English all the time, so that their comm<strong>and</strong> ofEnglish will develop enormously dur<strong>in</strong>g their time <strong>in</strong> the UK. When they are
4selected <strong>and</strong> assigned to their schools, they will become actively <strong>in</strong>volved <strong>in</strong> theselection of their course of studies, with full <strong>in</strong>formation supplied by their school.6. Another important difference is that, whereas many <strong>Europe</strong>an schools aim toprovide only teach<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> the academic subjects, British board<strong>in</strong>g schools offeralso a wide range of other activities which give opportunity for students todevelop sport<strong>in</strong>g or other talents. For example, many schools offer excellentopportunities for music with orchestras <strong>and</strong> choirs. All schools offer drama <strong>and</strong>debat<strong>in</strong>g. Facilities for sport are excellent. Scholars can be assured that they willbe able to enjoy themselves besides work<strong>in</strong>g hard. It is <strong>in</strong>deed important that theydo make time for these other activities s<strong>in</strong>ce these contribute to the last<strong>in</strong>gfriendships which are for many the most important feature of the year <strong>in</strong> Brita<strong>in</strong>.7. The <strong>HMC</strong> <strong>Projects</strong> Scholarship is for one year only <strong>and</strong> students can have noexpectation that they will be able to stay for a second year. The scholarshipdoes not carry with it the opportunity to study at a British university.EligibilityIt is important, therefore, that students should consider carefully whether or notthey would wish to accept a scholarship from <strong>HMC</strong> <strong>Projects</strong> to study <strong>in</strong> the UKfor one year. They should f<strong>in</strong>d out from local universities <strong>and</strong> from their ownschools which exam<strong>in</strong>ations or courses of study (if any) will be necessary if theyare to resume studies at home without disadvantage when they return. In generalthis has not been a problem for students <strong>in</strong> the past <strong>and</strong> certa<strong>in</strong>ly the benefits ofthe year <strong>in</strong> the UK have far outweighed any disadvantages, although a fewstudents have needed an extra year on their return to their own schools.1. To be eligible for the <strong>HMC</strong> Project Scholarship a student should be sixteen yearsold <strong>and</strong> not older than seventeen years <strong>and</strong> six months on 1 st September 2013, i.e.a student's date of birth must be between 1st March 1996 <strong>and</strong> 1st September 1997.2. <strong>HMC</strong> <strong>Projects</strong> Full Scholarships are <strong>in</strong>tended to benefit those whose parentscannot afford to pay full United K<strong>in</strong>gdom board<strong>in</strong>g school fees. Schoolsparticipat<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> the Scheme consider this to be part of how they offer publicbenefit. <strong>HMC</strong> <strong>Projects</strong> has therefore decided that the comb<strong>in</strong>ed parental <strong>in</strong>come ofapplicants must not exceed £25,000 as assessed dur<strong>in</strong>g 2012.The parents of applicants must sign a declaration that their comb<strong>in</strong>ed annual<strong>in</strong>come dur<strong>in</strong>g 2012 will not have exceeded the equivalent of £25,000.Applicants, whose comb<strong>in</strong>ed parental <strong>in</strong>come exceeds £25,000 dur<strong>in</strong>g 2012 <strong>and</strong>so who are not eligible for full scholarships, are welcome to apply for a ReducedFee Scholarship.
53. A student may not accept an <strong>HMC</strong> <strong>Projects</strong> scholarship if he or she is hold<strong>in</strong>g aplace at another British Independent school.After SelectionMost successful c<strong>and</strong>idates will be <strong>in</strong>formed that they will be offered scholarships <strong>in</strong> themonth follow<strong>in</strong>g their <strong>in</strong>terview (probably February 2013) At this po<strong>in</strong>t parents will beasked to return the attached form, <strong>in</strong>dicat<strong>in</strong>g that they have understood how thescholarships are awarded <strong>and</strong> that they agree to their son or daughter tak<strong>in</strong>g up thescholarship <strong>in</strong> the school which has awarded it.Scholars will not learn which school they will attend before April 2013, s<strong>in</strong>ce I have toawait the outcomes of all the <strong>in</strong>terviews before I select the right school for each of theselected scholars <strong>and</strong> obta<strong>in</strong> the agreement of the schools to accept my nom<strong>in</strong>ation. InApril I shall write with the details of the school <strong>and</strong> with further procedural <strong>in</strong>formation.The Head of the school will also write at this time <strong>and</strong> will normally send a prospectus ofthe school together with any formal documents for signature.Travell<strong>in</strong>g to the UK <strong>and</strong> to the new SchoolLondon Bridge <strong>and</strong> <strong>ICCG</strong> will coord<strong>in</strong>ate travel arrangements to the UK.<strong>HMC</strong> <strong>Projects</strong> scholars will normally be expected to travel to the UK on Friday 30thAugust 2013, when our three day Orientation course <strong>in</strong> Cambridge will commence, butsome will travel before that date because the school year starts earlier <strong>in</strong> their schools.The students fly<strong>in</strong>g to Brita<strong>in</strong> on 30th August, <strong>and</strong> also some students fly<strong>in</strong>g fromEd<strong>in</strong>burgh or Glasgow follow<strong>in</strong>g the earlier commencement of their terms <strong>in</strong> Scottishschools, will be met at the airport <strong>and</strong> taken to Cambridge. A few students will traveldirectly to Cambridge from their schools <strong>in</strong> Engl<strong>and</strong>.The Orientation Course is the one occasion <strong>in</strong> the year when all the students on thescheme gather <strong>in</strong> one place together. Mr Tony Lawrence, our Scholars’ Co-ord<strong>in</strong>ator,will expla<strong>in</strong> his key role <strong>in</strong> help<strong>in</strong>g students dur<strong>in</strong>g their time <strong>in</strong> Brita<strong>in</strong>. We expla<strong>in</strong>more fully to our scholars the way <strong>in</strong> which British schools function, <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g the nature<strong>and</strong> shape of the academic curriculum, <strong>and</strong> we provide guidance as to how to make themost of their opportunities. Through discussion groups <strong>and</strong> <strong>in</strong>formal conversation dur<strong>in</strong>gmeals <strong>and</strong> throughout the course, there will be frequent opportunities for students to raiseissues <strong>and</strong> ask questions.At the end of the Orientation Course careful arrangements will have been made for eachstudent to travel on to his or her school. The cost of such travel is met by <strong>HMC</strong> <strong>Projects</strong>.Students will be fully <strong>in</strong>formed about their journeys <strong>and</strong> they will know who will meetthem on arrival.
6The Shape of the School YearThe school year <strong>in</strong> Brita<strong>in</strong> is usually divided <strong>in</strong>to three terms, with holidays at Christmas,Easter <strong>and</strong> <strong>in</strong> the summer. At the end of each term the school will ensure that the studentknows the arrangements for travell<strong>in</strong>g home <strong>and</strong> return<strong>in</strong>g to Brita<strong>in</strong>. Parents have fullresponsibility for our scholars dur<strong>in</strong>g school holidays.In addition, most schools close for a half-term break <strong>in</strong> the middle of the term. The lengthof this break will vary from school to school – from a few days to a maximum of twoweeks. At these times a member of the school staff (the Contact Person) will undertakethe responsibility of mak<strong>in</strong>g suitable arrangements for the student dur<strong>in</strong>g the half-termbreak. This member of staff will contact parents to ensure that they agree with these halftermarrangements. On the Parental Consent Form attached to this <strong>in</strong>formation, youwill see that parents are asked to authorise the School’s Contact Person to makehalf- term arrangements on their behalf.Medical<strong>HMC</strong> <strong>Projects</strong> asks parents of applicants to sign a Health declaration – see below.Schools will ask parents to provide <strong>in</strong>formation relat<strong>in</strong>g to any previous or currentmedical problem from which their child suffers. Schools will hope to be able to welcomestudents with any controllable condition but must be <strong>in</strong>formed of it beforeh<strong>and</strong>. Schoolshave the right not to accept students <strong>in</strong>to a residential community if the medical conditioncould cause extreme difficulties <strong>and</strong> had not been declared <strong>in</strong> advance. Parents shouldnot worry about this but schools may wish to seek further <strong>in</strong>formation <strong>in</strong> some cases sothat they can be sure that they can give the necessary medical support to students.Schools will expect all new students to be adequately <strong>and</strong> currently protected byimmunisation aga<strong>in</strong>st MMR (Measles, Mumps <strong>and</strong> Rubella), Polio <strong>and</strong> Tetanus.F<strong>in</strong>ancialWe charge an adm<strong>in</strong>istrative fee of £1,300, payable to <strong>HMC</strong> <strong>Projects</strong> by parents of all<strong>HMC</strong> <strong>Projects</strong> scholars as a necessary contribution to the fund<strong>in</strong>g of such expenses as<strong>in</strong>terviews, orientation course, student bursaries <strong>and</strong> half term support. For the parentsof every student from a country outside the EEA who has to obta<strong>in</strong> a UK visa, thisfee will be reduced by £300 to 1,000, <strong>in</strong> order to defray (some of) the cost of a UKBATier 4 Student Visa (currently £289 but likely to <strong>in</strong>crease before travel <strong>in</strong> 2013). Thelatest date for payment is 1 st July 2013. Thereafter, this fee is not refundable.We must emphasise that the cost of liv<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> Brita<strong>in</strong> is very much higher than at home.Despite their Bursary from <strong>HMC</strong> <strong>Projects</strong>, <strong>and</strong> despite the f<strong>in</strong>ancial help which we mayprovide towards the costs of half-term accommodation, school trips <strong>and</strong> travel, your sonor daughter will almost certa<strong>in</strong>ly need to turn to you, from time to time, for additional
7spend<strong>in</strong>g money. Moreover, parents should expect to receive a termly bill from theSchool for ‘Extras’ (for uniform, books, trips, clubs etc).<strong>HMC</strong> <strong>Projects</strong> Reduced Fee Scholarship schemeS<strong>in</strong>ce 2006 as a means of exp<strong>and</strong><strong>in</strong>g the number of opportunities open to students <strong>in</strong><strong>Central</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Eastern</strong> <strong>Europe</strong>, <strong>HMC</strong> <strong>Projects</strong> has run a Reduced Fee scheme for studentswho, although they did not w<strong>in</strong> a full scholarship, showed <strong>in</strong> their applications <strong>and</strong> at<strong>in</strong>terview that they would have been worthy of such a scholarship. Each year, asignificant number of the schools offer<strong>in</strong>g full <strong>HMC</strong> <strong>Projects</strong> scholarships state that, <strong>in</strong>addition, they will offer reduced-fee scholarships to students who come close to theaward of a full scholarship <strong>and</strong> who, on that account, are nom<strong>in</strong>ated by <strong>HMC</strong> <strong>Projects</strong> asworthy of consideration for Reduced-Fee Scholarships. Roughly 20 Reduced Fee placesbecome available <strong>in</strong> this fashion, with fee reductions rang<strong>in</strong>g from 25% to 75% of fees.Students whose parental <strong>in</strong>come would debar them from consideration for full feescholarships are encouraged to enter the competition for <strong>HMC</strong> <strong>Projects</strong>scholarships, as the means to consideration for Reduced Fee scholarships.In 2010, 2011 <strong>and</strong> 2012 students nom<strong>in</strong>ated for the Reduced Fee scheme won fullscholarships to attend the Bromsgrove International School <strong>in</strong> Bangkok, Thail<strong>and</strong>.Parents of these scholars will pay an adm<strong>in</strong>istrative fee of £400 to <strong>HMC</strong> <strong>Projects</strong>.A Commitment for scholars <strong>and</strong> parents alikeIn my ‘Information for Students’ document I emphasise that acceptance of the <strong>HMC</strong><strong>Projects</strong> scholarship represents a commitment, not least because it is a scholarshipwhich would otherwise have been won by another very deserv<strong>in</strong>g c<strong>and</strong>idate. It alsorepresents a very substantial amount of money given that full board<strong>in</strong>g school fees at anUK <strong>in</strong>dependent school now cost well <strong>in</strong> excess of £25,000 p.a.It follows that parents should know that they can <strong>and</strong> will fully support their child’sapplication. Be<strong>in</strong>g separated for a large part of the year will, <strong>in</strong> most cases, be a newexperience for parents <strong>and</strong> children alike. Every <strong>HMC</strong> <strong>Projects</strong> scholar is entitled tocome to the UK confident that he or she is there with the full support of parents.For the vast majority of our students, the <strong>HMC</strong> <strong>Projects</strong> scholarship has been awonderfully positive, fulfill<strong>in</strong>g <strong>and</strong> enjoyable experience. This is because they have metthe opportunities <strong>and</strong> the challenges with enthusiasm <strong>and</strong> commitment.September 2012
8Summary of ResponsibilitiesLondon Bridge <strong>and</strong> <strong>ICCG</strong>Adm<strong>in</strong>isters the scholarship scheme <strong>in</strong> Montenegro.Provides support <strong>and</strong> advice before departure.Is responsible for communicat<strong>in</strong>g f<strong>in</strong>ancial arrangements to parents.The SchoolProvides a full scholarship for tuition, food <strong>and</strong> accommodation.Accepts responsibility for the student when the school is <strong>in</strong> session.Has full authority <strong>in</strong> regard to the student when the school is <strong>in</strong> session <strong>and</strong> keeps<strong>in</strong> contact with the student's parents.<strong>HMC</strong> <strong>Projects</strong>Coord<strong>in</strong>ates the programme <strong>in</strong> the UK.Works closely with London Bridge <strong>and</strong> <strong>ICCG</strong>Arranges for the students to be met on arrival <strong>in</strong> the UK.Arranges an Orientation Course dur<strong>in</strong>g the first few days.Arranges <strong>and</strong> funds the transport of students from the Orientation Course to theirschools.Provides a Bursary of £300 to each <strong>HMC</strong> <strong>Projects</strong> scholar.Provides help <strong>in</strong> mak<strong>in</strong>g half-term arrangements, <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g supervised stays <strong>in</strong>youth hostels.Provides f<strong>in</strong>ancial assistance, when necessary, for attendance of field trips,cultural visits, etc.ParentsSign an agreement with the School accept<strong>in</strong>g the normal conditions of the School.Declare that their comb<strong>in</strong>ed annual <strong>in</strong>come dur<strong>in</strong>g 2012 will not exceed £25,000.Sign a Consent Form authoris<strong>in</strong>g the Contact Person appo<strong>in</strong>ted by the School tomake arrangements for mid-term breaks <strong>and</strong> any other times when the School isnot <strong>in</strong> session.Parents are responsible for their sons/daughters dur<strong>in</strong>g the school holidays atChristmas <strong>and</strong> Easter <strong>and</strong> will, unless otherwise agreed with <strong>HMC</strong> <strong>Projects</strong>, meettravel costs for return journeys at these <strong>and</strong> other times.Parents will pay the termly ‘Extras’ bill charged by the School <strong>and</strong> meet suchpersonal costs of their son/daughter as are not funded by <strong>HMC</strong> <strong>Projects</strong>.Parents pay a fee of £1,300 to <strong>HMC</strong> <strong>Projects</strong>, reduced to £1,000 to parents whohave to pay for their child’s UBKA Tier 4 Student Visa. This payment is due by1st July 2013 at the latest. Thereafter the fee is not refundable.
9<strong>HMC</strong> PROJECTS IN CENTRAL AND EASTERN EUROPEConsent Form to be signed by parents of students accepted for scholarships. Thisform should be returned to London Bridge <strong>and</strong> <strong>ICCG</strong> (who will pass it on to <strong>HMC</strong><strong>Projects</strong>)To The Director, <strong>HMC</strong> <strong>Projects</strong> <strong>in</strong> <strong>Central</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Eastern</strong> <strong>Europe</strong>Name of student ...........................................................Country: MONTENEGROI have understood the paper dated September 2012, giv<strong>in</strong>g details of the generalarrangements for my son or daughter to take up a scholarship at a school <strong>in</strong> the UnitedK<strong>in</strong>gdom.I confirm that comb<strong>in</strong>ed parental <strong>in</strong>come dur<strong>in</strong>g 2012 will not exceed the equivalent of£25,000.I give my provisional agreement for my son/daughter to be nom<strong>in</strong>ated to a school for ascholarship for the academic year start<strong>in</strong>g September 2013 under the arrangements set out<strong>in</strong> the paper from <strong>HMC</strong> <strong>Projects</strong> <strong>and</strong> I underst<strong>and</strong> that I shall subsequently be asked bythe school to sign the normal forms of agreement with them.I agree to pay the adm<strong>in</strong>istrative fee of £1000 to <strong>HMC</strong> <strong>Projects</strong> (the st<strong>and</strong>ard fee of £1300is reduced because my son or daughter will have to pay for a UKBA Tier 4 Student Visa).An <strong>in</strong>voice will be sent <strong>in</strong> March 2013 <strong>and</strong> payment is due at the latest by 1st July 2013.I agree that the Contact Person nom<strong>in</strong>ated by the School may act on my behalf to makesuitable arrangements for my son/daughter when the school is closed dur<strong>in</strong>g term-time.These arrangements may <strong>in</strong>clude <strong>in</strong>dependent travel <strong>in</strong> Great Brita<strong>in</strong>.My son’s/daughter’s HEALTH (Please delete or complete as appropriate )My son/daughter is generally <strong>in</strong> good health.He/she is currently protected by immunisation from MMR (Measles, Mumps <strong>and</strong>Rubella, Polio <strong>and</strong> Tetanus.Please Turn Over
10Dur<strong>in</strong>g the past five years he/she has received hospital treatment for........................................... . ( state the condition )He / she suffers from........................................................................... ............................................................................ .I certify that my son/daughter is not at present receiv<strong>in</strong>g medical or psychologicaltreatment for any condition, except those named above, <strong>and</strong> that he/she has nomedical or psychological problem known to me which may require specialist orhospital treatment.Signed by parents or legal guardian…………..............................................................................Please PRINT name(s) ................................................................................................e-mail address(s) …………………………………………….…………………………………………….Date .................................................Please return this form to London Bridge.