5. Scene V: consultation of scholarship

Ø         Materials for application

Ø         Procedure

Ø         Qualification

Ø         Possibility

Ø         Example 1: Financial Aid

1. According to the conversation, what can be inferred about the qualifications to apply for bursaries?

A The students should live in the town where the university is located.

B The students should be in a needy situation.

C The students should be superior in grades.

D The students should be good at computers.

2. What is the student most likely to do after this conversation?

A He will pick up an application form from the Scholarship and Bursary Department.

B He will meet some one who is dealing with bursaries.

C He will check the website of the Scholarship and Bursary Department.

D He will move out of town.

C: Hi, welcome to the Scholarship and Bursary Department. I am Cathy.

S: Hi. Can I get some information about financial aid here?

C: You mean bursaries, a monetary grant to students in need?

S: Yes.

C: Well, bursaries are usually determined by a committee set up by the donor.

S: Cab I apply for bursaries?

C: You certainly can if you show you are financially in need. Bursaries generally consider financial need to a greater extent than scholarships. Some bursaries are specifically for out-of-town students. Do you live out of town?

S: Yes, I do. Can you tell what other requirements to apply for bursaries are?

C: Well, you can find detailed information on our website. The first page of our website has a link for bursaries. You can download a form there and apply on-line. You might have to submit other official documents to our department in person.

S: Thank you, Cathy.