Featured byUniversity of Hull
Overview
Scholarship type
Merit and need based
Number of scholarships to award
Multiple
Grant
£4,800 tuition fee discount.
Scholarship coverage
- tuition fee reduction
Description
The scholarship aims to widen participation in postgraduate education by supporting students from underrepresented backgrounds. It is available to students commencing eligible postgraduate taught programmes in September, on either a full-time or part-time basis.
Benefits
£4,800 tuition fee discount.
Eligibility
Applicants must:
- Hold a conditional or unconditional offer for an eligible postgraduate taught programme.
- Pay UK (Home) tuition fees.
- Begin their studies in September.
- Have a household income below £25,000.
Meet at least one widening participation criterion, such as:
- Attended an underperforming school.
- Lived in a POLAR4 Quintile 1 or 2 area during GCSE/A Level studies.
- Be care experienced or a care leaver.
- Be from a Gypsy, Roma, Traveller, Showman or Boatman community.
- Be from a Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic background.
- Have unpaid caring responsibilities.
- Be fleeing domestic abuse.
- Have a disability or long-term health condition.
- Identify as LGBTQ+.
- Be the first generation in the family to attend university.
- Have refugee status.
Scholarship requirements
Disciplines
Multiple disciplines
Locations
United Kingdom
Nationality
British
Study experience required
Bachelor
Age
Unknown
Application
Application deadline
31 Jul 2027
Apply for an eligible postgraduate taught programme.
Receive a conditional or unconditional offer.
Complete the online scholarship application form.
Submit:
Short written statements explaining why you should receive the scholarship.
A referee statement confirming your suitability and widening participation eligibility.
Details of your school/college and home address during GCSE/A Level study.