History
Founded in 1888, Blackburn College’s purpose was the provision of technical, employment-focussed education for the people of Blackburn and the surrounding area.
Education
- Access to Higher Education Diplomas
- Higher National Certificates (HNCs)
- Higher National Diplomas (HNDs)
- Foundation Degrees
- Honours Degrees and Honours Degrees with Foundation Entry
- Joint Honours Degrees
- Masters Degrees
- Professional Qualifications
Career
- 93% of graduates in work or further study within 6 months of graduation
- 95% of 16-18 year olds in work or further study within 6 months (2018)
- All our courses are designed with your future career in mind. Many of our tutors are industry professionals who will share with you insights from their experience and gear you up for what to expect when you start your graduate career. We work with employers to ensure that what you learn during your degree is actually of benefit to them when you come to search out a graduate level job and we offer a range of work-based learning options to help you get a taste of the job market and what an employer wants.
Blackburn College Scholarships
Below you will find scholarships related to Blackburn College. Distinction can be made between scholarships provided by the University and those provided by independent providers.
Independent provider
Grant
100000 INR
Deadline
31 Aug 2025
GyanDhan Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
27 Oct 2025
Martingale Scholarship
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
10 Jul 2025
Chevening Scholarships
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
16 Aug 2025
Amberscholar Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Commonwealth Master’s Scholarships
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
10000 GBP
Deadline
30 Jul 2025
GREAT Scholarship - Royal College of Art
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
8000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Scotland’s Saltire Scholarships for International Students
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Scholarship Scheme set up with the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Anglo-Norse Scholarship Scheme set up with the Royal College of Music
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2025
ServiceScape Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
23 May 2025
Joint Japan World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
15000 USD
Deadline
15 Jun 2025
Eon Essay Contest
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
7000 USD
Deadline
31 Aug 2025
Amber Scholarship For September Intake
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
6000 USD
Deadline
16 Aug 2025
Amberscholar 2025 Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
4000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2025
The New York Pass® Education Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
500 GBP
Deadline
31 Aug 2025
Rapid Formations Entrepreneur Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
15 May 2025
Cambridge University MBA Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
22500 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
10000 GBP
Deadline
23 Apr 2026
GREAT Scholarships at University of Derby
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
10000 GBP
Deadline
25 Jul 2025
GREAT Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Education for Sustainable Energy Development (ESED) scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
09 Jun 2025
Hutchison & Foreman Committing to Justice Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
03 Oct 2025
The Devadoss Law Firm Civil Rights Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
11 Jun 2025
Lawyers of Tomorrow Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
NextLevel Student Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
100000 INR
Deadline
31 Aug 2025
GyanDhan Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
27 Oct 2025
Martingale Scholarship
Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
10 Jul 2025
Chevening Scholarships
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
16 Aug 2025
Amberscholar Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Commonwealth Master’s Scholarships
Merit-based Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
10000 GBP
Deadline
30 Jul 2025
GREAT Scholarship - Royal College of Art
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
8000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Scotland’s Saltire Scholarships for International Students
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
3000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Scholarship Scheme set up with the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
3000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Anglo-Norse Scholarship Scheme set up with the Royal College of Music
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2025
ServiceScape Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
23 May 2025
Joint Japan World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program
Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
15000 USD
Deadline
15 Jun 2025
Eon Essay Contest
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
7000 USD
Deadline
31 Aug 2025
Amber Scholarship For September Intake
Merit-based Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
6000 USD
Deadline
16 Aug 2025
Amberscholar 2025 Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
4000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2025
The New York Pass® Education Scholarship
Merit-based
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Student services
Students' Union - Although our Students’ Union is small we try to cater to everyone. We have a number of Students’ Union Officers who are elected each year and a full-time Students’ Union President to support you.
Library services
We have a substantial collection of learning resources including more than 55,000 books, a wealth of magazines, and DVDs. Our 24/7 library of online databases, journals and e-books mean that you can fit your studies into your busy lifestyle whether you're on campus, at home or even on holiday.
ICT services
FREE Wi-Fi across campus
Medical services
With the NHS employing 1.2 million people, the career prospects for students in this sector are always bright. We offer a range of Health and Social Care Vocational BTEC courses. You will also have the opportunity to carry out regular work placements to enhance your practical skills and experience.
Campus life
World Class Campus
Each of our buildings is truly unique and contains everything you need to succeed in your chosen subject. Here is a small taste of what gives our campus its wow factor:
- Convenient and accessible town centre location
- State-of-the-art teaching spaces
- Plenty of social spaces to relax in
- Numerous cafés and restaurants serving delicious food and drink — including Starbucks
- Home of Lancashire’s top-rated restaurant
- Dedicated prayer facilities
Sports facilities
The £13.5m Sports and Leisure Centre opened in 2015 and features state-of-the-art fitness and leisure facilities open to all our students. It is also home to Sport courses — where two deluxe sport halls can accommodate a myriad of different sporting activities.
- 2 deluxe, multi-sport halls
- 6-lane swimming pool with a water slide
- 80-station gym and fitness suite
- Aerobics studio
- Spin studio
- Physiotherapy laboratory