UpLearn

UpLearn is an academic scholarship programme for learners on the move. Information on the next admissions cycle will be published directly to this website and other Scalabrini Centre social media pages.

Our Objective

To promote the development of migrants and refugees through access to higher education and training around key skills for sustained academic success, as well as engage with and contribute to existing networks centred around connected learning for learners on the move.

Programme Overview

Scalabrini Centre’s UpLearn programme forms part of the Global Education Movement (GEM) an initiative launched by Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) to provide tuition scholarships to a select number of academically strong candidates to enroll in Associates and Bachelor’s degree programmes.

The Associate of Science (AS) programme is a rigorous two-year academic programme which requires a high-level of commitment and academic ability. Students in this programme must complete up to 120 projects within the two-year programme. Competencies gained from this programme are diverse and include Mathematics, English, Communications, Philosophy, Economics, History, Interdisciplinary Studies, Management and Social Sciences.

Students who complete the AS programme in the 2-year scholarship time are eligible to apply for the Bachelor of Arts (BA) programme. The BA programme allows students to specialise in Business Communications, Logistics and Operations or Healthcare Management. This programme requires a high level of academic ability and self motivation.

Admission to both programmes are subject to scholarship availability and student’s academic ability. Opportunities to develop the necessary academic, personal and professional skills needed for success in the academic programmes offered at UpLearn are provided through other programmes at Scalabrini Centre.

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APPLICATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED

Information on the next admissions cycle will be published directly to this website and other Scalabrini Centre social media pages.

There is no application or registration fee.

IMPACT REPORT 2021

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Focus Areas

1. Coaching

Coaching is designed to be a source of consistency, security, accountability and motivation for students. Coaches not only monitor student progress, but also aim to equip students with the necessary life habits and skills needed to ensure academic success. Through regular meetings, students are guided to realize potential solutions to problems, create realistic study schedules and targets, and overcome challenges in the way of academic and personal success. Transference of academic support skills within the domains of time-management, self-management, environmental management, and resource management are core components of the coaching relationship and function. In supporting a student holistically with their academic progress, academic coaches are responsible for ensuring that appropriate academic interventions are implemented when needed and that a student is connected to and informed of available resources. UpLearn academic coaches are also trained to facilitate psycho-social referrals that extend beyond the scope and capacity of the academic coach, including referrals related to individual counselling, group therapy, welfare, paralegal assistance and employment access.

2. Teaching and learning

Students are supported through small group classes around a particular subject or skill.

Students also have access to a computer lab and academic tutors to assist with deliverables. All students are required to attend weekly and must submit projects during their computer lab sessions. Further learning opportunities are offered through expert seminars, yoga classes, art therapy workshops, CV building and professional training opportunities, film screenings and Q&As.

Volunteer With UpLearn

Our volunteers come from all over the world and bring a diverse set of experiences, knowledge and abilities. They support every aspect of Scalabrini’s programmes, from English lessons and administrative support, to outreach and advocacy work.

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