Online Scholarship Fair 2022

Prepare for the Fair

The in-person Scholarship Fair will take place on Thursday, 20^th October in Queen Mother Hall from 11:30 to 14:00.

Prepare in advance for the Fair by having a good look at the Placements with Scholarships listings on the Student Dashboard. Don’t just look at the job title, view the listings and read the job description so you have an idea of which employers you want to talk to on the day. Many of these organisations will have a current or former placement student on their stand, so take the opportunity to talk to them and hear a student perspective.

Imagine you are stuck in a lift with an employer you REALLY want to work for... What do you say before they get out at their floor? Can you use this chance to break the ice? Will they be interested in what you have to say?

When you approach employers, you will need to make a brief but impactful impression on them. How do I do this you might ask? Craft your elevator pitch - a short snappy introduction to YOU. Take your time to prepare something, then you know you’ll have something to say to employers, and can feel more confident about speaking to them.

It pays to be engaged and interested so take the opportunity to ask employers questions - don’t be shy, that’s what they are there for. Avoid questions that are too obvious – or those that could be answered by some basic online research. Use your online research to formulate some good questions.

This is your opportunity to develop your networking skills so enjoy it and good luck!

The Development Trust

The world needs new talent and our scholarships encourage and reward those striving for excellence.

The University's Development Trust is a charity that works with industry, alumni and charitable trusts to offer exclusive scholarships to current Harper Adams students. Around £500,000 of scholarships are offered each year, which include financial support, some also offer paid placement opportunities.

Are you looking for a placement in 2023/24?

The Hybrid Scholarship Fair introduces you to a range of employers who are generously offering scholarship awards ranging from £2,000 to £9,000 payable in year 2, in addition to a placement role. Many offer further funding in your final year too!

This is your chance to browse the opportunities available, speak to the employers and find out how you can apply for a scholarship and get your placement secured early as a bonus!

These companies want to talk to you and are keen to engage with students at Harper Adams University. We encourage you to get in touch with them and make the most of the fantastic opportunities on offer to you.

The material on the online stands will remain available beyond the scholarship application deadline, 21^st November, to help you prepare your application and interview.

Are you browsing the Scholarship Fair to find out about other career opportunities with our industry partners?

The individual Employer Online Stands show you the job sectors in which they offer career opportunities.

Offering a scholarship can bring benefits to both the student and the sponsor, helping to build long-lasting relationships through Harper Adams University.

Our Development Trust is here to support our valued scholarship providers every step of the way. To find out how you can help our students while benefiting your business get in touch for a chat.