Undergraduate scholarships and bursaries

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View all the undergraduate scholarships and bursaries available to you and read the individual descriptions to see if you are eligible to apply.

Undergraduate Scholarships

The following scholarships are available for new students starting in academic year 2023/24 via competitive application.

Scholarships are awarded based on a combination of merit and need.

Scholarship Is this for me? Award
Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship Aimed at students who reflect a commitment to the University values. Up to £27,750 over three years, as a cash award or tuition fee waiver.
Dean Scholarship Aimed at students who demonstrate both academic excellence, financial need and a commitment to the University values. Up to £13,500 over three years, as a cash award or tuition fee waiver.
Sports Scholarship Aimed at talent athletes towards fulfilling their potential as a student athlete. Up to £6,000 per year of study.
ELSEF Scholarships Aimed at students progressing to UEL directly from an ELSEF member college. Up to £1,000 in the first year only.
UTC Scholarships Aimed at students progressing to UEL directly from LDE UTC. Up to £1,500 in the first year only.
Helena Kennedy Foundation Aimed at supporting disadvantaged students who have overcome significant barriers to continue with Higher Education. £2,250 over duration of course.

 

Undergraduate Bursaries

The following bursaries are available for new undergraduate students starting in the academic year 2023/24 via an application.

Bursary Is this for me? Award
Hardship Bursary Aimed at students from low-income households facing unforeseen financial difficulties. Up to £3,000.
Young Independent Student Bursary Aimed at students who previously lived in care or a foyer or/and whom are estranged from their parents. Up to £1,500 per year of study.
Engagement Bursary Aimed to supporting students financially to remain in higher education (childcare, travel and DSA). Up to £3,000.
Progression Bursary Aimed at supporting student employability, targeting low-income students accessing course costs, graduate interview costs, and reasonable adjustment costs for students with disabilities. Up to £3,000.
Short Course Bursary Aimed at supporting students from low-income households undertaking UEL pre-entry short courses. Up to £200.