Scholarships and Bursaries 2011/12

We appreciate the investment students make in their education

To help with the financial responsibility of students joining us in 2011, we offer a range of bursaries and scholarships.

Bursaries

Virtually every full-time undergraduate student at the University of Worcester is eligible for a bursary of at least £500 for each year of study. Depending on the amount of your maintenance grant, the bursary may be increased up to £785.

All you have to do is provide us with your bank details and bring your financial support statement with you when you register and we will sort the rest. The bursary is paid in five instalments, with the first one starting in mid December (if you started your course in September).

Scholarships

Academic Scholarships  

 The University awards scholarships of £1000 to eligible undergraduate students in their first and second year of a degree course or first year of a Foundation degree or HND on the basis of their academic achievement at the University. Students do not apply for these scholarships as they are awarded to eligible students with the best academic profiles across the University.

University Scholarships (Extra-Curricular Activities)

Students have the opportunity twice a year to apply for funds, up to £1000, to assist them with activities such as:

  • Voluntary activities which are community based, either in the UK or abroad
  • Activities related to a past-time or interest in which the student is involved (e.g. music or some other arts-based area; elite sport)

The deadline for applications is the 1st December and 1st March each year and information regarding how to apply is available via the student SOLE page and Registry Services normally 6 weeks prior to the deadline.

Recent success stories include:

  • Samantha House, who has represented Great Britain internationally at trampolining.
  • Greg Higgit, who has taken part in golf tournaments against professional players around the globe.
  • Jayne Power, who took part in a Girl Guide movement event in America.
  • Charlotte Paddock, who travelled to the Harnas Wildlife Foundation in Namibia to look after orphaned and endangered animals.

Scholarships for International students

Overseas students who are currently holding an offer from us and are not being funded from another source can apply for an International scholarship.

Students may also apply for a range of scholarships and funding provided by UK and international Government bodies, the European Commission, funding trusts, a number of research councils, industry and employers.

For more information about scholarship funding and eligibility, please download the Additional information for International Students document.

Email the International Office on international@worc.ac.uk to request further details and receive a copy of the application form.

Learn more about funding opportunities on the British Council website.

Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Scheme

The Shared Scholarship Scheme is a joint initiative between the UK Department for International Development (DFID) and UK universities, to jointly support scholarships for students from developing Commonwealth countries who would not otherwise be able to study in the United Kingdom. Visit the International Fees, Finance & Scholarships page for more information about the Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Scheme and how to apply. Further information can be found on the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission website.