[Postgrad] Fwd: FW: Details of Digital Inclusion Laptop Loan Scheme and Small Grant Scheme

Fri Sep 18 10:30:24 BST 2020

See below for details of and links to two new university schemes which 
may be of benefit to some of you.

Gordon

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Subject: 	FW: Details of Digital Inclusion Laptop Loan Scheme and Small 
Grant Scheme
Date: 	Fri, 18 Sep 2020 10:15:46 +0100
From: 	Catherine McMillan <catherine.mcmillan at strath.ac.uk>
To: 	IT-SPOTLIGHT <IT-SPOTLIGHT at ds.strath.ac.uk>

I thought this would be relevant to many of the IT Professionals who 
interact with Students as well.

*From:*Stephanie McKendry
*Sent:* 18 September 2020 09:40
*To:*
*Subject:* Details of Digital Inclusion Laptop Loan Scheme and Small 
Grant Scheme

Hi all,

To support digital inclusion this academic year, we will be launching 
two new schemes (details below). The application process will openly 
shortly, with a first round deadline of 5^th October for the Laptop Loan 
scheme and 6^th October for the Small Grant Scheme. Details and links to 
the application form will be made available on the scholarships page 
<https://www.strath.ac.uk/studywithus/scholarships/>. Queries about the 
scheme can be directed to remote-learning-assistance at strath.ac.uk 
<mailto:remote-learning-assistance at strath.ac.uk>

I would be grateful if you could circulate these details to relevant 
staff and students.

Regards

Steph

*Digital Inclusion Laptop Loan Scheme* 
<https://www.strath.ac.uk/studywithus/scholarships/digitalinclusionequipmentloanscheme/>**

The University of Strathclyde Digital Inclusion Programme is a 
technology loan scheme for students who do not have access to an 
appropriate PC or Laptop to support their learning. It is funded by a 
grant from the Scottish Funding Council (SFC) and is administered under 
the guidance 
<http://www.sfc.ac.uk/web/FILES/announcements_sfcan122020/Additional_capital_funding_to_support_digital_provision_in_AY_2020-21.pdf>of 
the SFC.

The programme is open to students who meet the residence conditions 
outlined in the SFC guidance document. 
<http://www.sfc.ac.uk/web/FILES/announcements_sfcan122020/Additional_capital_funding_to_support_digital_provision_in_AY_2020-21.pdf>In 
summary, this is those students who meet the residence requirements for 
SAAS living cost support.

They must also meet one of the following personal criteria:

  * are care experienced
    <https://www.strath.ac.uk/studywithus/undergraduate/strathclydecares/>(either
    undergraduate or postgraduate); or
  * are in receipt of a UniversitySTAR Scholarship
    <https://www.strath.ac.uk/studywithus/scholarships/alumni/strathclydeundergraduatescholarshipprogramme/>;
    or
  * receive SAAS support that includes an enhanced student loan (for
    Independent Students) or a Young Students’ Bursary

Students who do not meet the personal criteria but feel they have an 
exceptional need for an equipment loan may also apply.

Students will be asked to detail their requirements and applications 
will be assessed by a panel after each closing date.

Successful applicants will receive:

 1. A Hewlett Packard (HP) laptop (or equivalent) that meets at least
    the minimum specifications recommended by Information Services.

And/or

 2. A wifi grant

This equipment will be loaned for the duration of a student’s degree for 
their exclusive use. The laptop will come with a basic package of 
University licensed software. The laptop will remain the property of the 
University, but the student will be able to keep and use it until they 
finish their course.

*Digital Inclusion Small Grant* 
<https://www.strath.ac.uk/studywithus/scholarships/digitalinclusionsmallgrantfund/>**

The University of Strathclyde Digital Inclusion Small Grant provides a 
small grant to students experiencing hardship or financial challenges in 
purchasing appropriate equipment to access online learning.

It is open to RUK undergraduate students and Home and RUK postgraduate 
students. It is funded with monies from the Student Awards Agency 
Scotland (SAAS) and is a partner scheme to the Digital Inclusion Laptop 
Loan Scheme.

The fund is open to students who have "Home" or "RUK" fees status.

Students must demonstrate a significant financial obstacle to purchasing 
a laptop or paying for wifi access.

  * For undergraduate students, this will normally be assessed by
    reference to assessed household income: where household income for
    Student Finance is £33,999 or less.
  * Care experienced RUK students are included.
  * Postgraduate applicants must demonstrate that they face a
    significant financial obstacle to purchasing appropriate equipment.

SAAS funded undergraduates who are eligible for the Digital Inclusion 
Laptop Loan Scheme will be considered for that scheme in the first 
instance.

Successful applicants who need support for a laptop purchase will 
receive a grant of up to £500. Those needing support with accessing an 
appropriate internet connection will receive an award of £150

*_____________________________________*

*Dr Stephanie Mckendry *

MA(Hons), PhD, PgCert, FRSA, SFHEA

Head of Access, Equality and Inclusion

Student Experience

University of Strathclyde

_stephanie.mckendry at strath.ac.uk_ <mailto:stephanie.mckendry at strath.ac.uk>

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she/ her/ hers

**please note I am currently working remotely**

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