
Digital Inclusion Programme
ApplyKey facts
- Number of scholarships: Variable
- Value: Equipment grant
- Opens: 16 August 2024
- Deadline: 30 June 2025
- Helps with: Equipment and study costs
- Duration: Provides laptop grant for the duration of studies
Summary
The University of Strathclyde Digital Inclusion Programme is a technology grant scheme for students who reside in the UK and do not have access to an appropriate PC or Laptop to support their learning.
Further information
FAQs
Will I get help?
On the application form we ask you to briefly explain why you need a laptop and/or wifi device. To provide you with a device we need to know that:
- (for laptops) You don’t already have an appropriate laptop available that only you use regularly
- (for laptops) You’re not able to get help from another source to buy or borrow an appropriate laptop. For example, if the Disability and Wellbeing Service is supporting you to source a laptop through Disabled Students’ Allowance we would expect you to do that instead of applying to this scheme.
What can I get?
Students who meet the criteria will be offered:
- A Hewlett Packard (HP) laptop (or equivalent) that meets at least the minimum specifications recommended by Information Services.
The laptop will come with a basic package of University licensed software. The laptop will remain the property of the University until you finish your course.
I have a PC at home but I share it with other members of the household – can I still apply?
Yes – we expect students to be able to access a PC or laptop as often as they need it. The same applies if you borrow a parent’s laptop or computer to do your work.
I have a computer but it’s not much good – can I still apply?
Yes. If it doesn’t meet the University recommended specification, or if it is broken down/keeps breaking down please tell us on your form.
What if the laptop needs a repair?
The laptop will come with a 3-year warranty from HP and will also carry software remotely installed by our Information Services Directorate. You’ll be able to get support from HP and the University. The University will not be responsible for replacing laptops that are lost, stolen or damaged beyond warranty coverage. The warranty does not provide cover against loss, theft or accidental damage, for example a cracked LCD screen, damaged casing or accidental spillage.
I’m an international student – why can’t I apply?
The funding we receive for this scheme has residence requirements that we must follow.
How to apply
Complete the application form available here.
There will be further opportunities to apply later in the academic year.
Contact us
Any queries please contact: remote-learning-assistance@strath.ac.uk