KESS 2 Reference Form Notes of guidance for referees (Research Degree Application)

The referee statement is an essential part of the student selection process and the information that you provide will assist the Faculty in their decision making. In order for the University to evaluate the applicant’s academic and intellectual capacity, your reference should if possible cover all the details listed in this form.

Any other information you think relevant would be most welcome. Your opinion is an integral and important part of the selection process. Many thanks for your co-operation in this matter.

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KESS Scholarship details

Scholarship Title:

Scholarship ref. no.: 2XXXX (5-digit # on advert)

Name of applicant:

Referee details

Title and name of referee:

Position/ Relationship to applicant:

Address and Postcode:

Telephone number (inc. code):

E-mail:

I am able to supply a reference for the applicant

Yes No

If no, please state why

How long have you known the applicant? In what capacity?

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Are you related to the applicant? Yes No If yes, please tell us how

Referee statement

Please cover the following in the box below (no word limit): The candidate’s motivation and intellectual qualities Performance, whether it be in academia or employment The candidate’s potential for research study If the candidate’s first language is not English, whether you consider his/her command of English (written

and spoken) adequate for the course applied for Career aspirations Personal qualities of the candidate

Signature: Date:

Please e-mail back to kess@southwales.ac.uk after completion

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