Resources: Scholarships and Bursaries

By Joshua Wright

Attending University is a thrilling opportunity to delve deep into a specific subject, develop independent learning skills and prepare for the world of work. However, paying for food, textbooks and accommodation can prove challenging whilst undertaking a full-time undergraduate course. Fortunately, many universities offer a series of bursaries and scholarships to ensure that any student with potential has the opportunity to study for a degree, no matter their economic situation. This article highlights some of the funds on offer to students who want to study at a Nottingham university.  

University of Nottingham  

The Ethel & Kevin B Malone Scholarship Fund

Amount: £1,500 per year for a full time undergraduate course (3/4 years)

To be eligible for this award you must:

• Live in Derbyshire or Nottinghamshire
• Have attended a state run college or school in Nottinghamshire or Derbyshire
• Have a household income below £25,000 per annum 

Additional Information:

• Finance not available for foundation years 

The Robert Enticott Scholarship

Amount: £5,000 paid over the duration of a full time undergraduate course

To be eligible for this award you must:

• Be enrolled as a first year on a 2022 full time undergraduate course in the school of economics
• Have a household income below £42,875 per annum

The Lenton And Wortley Scholarship

Amount: £1,500 per year paid over the duration of the course (excluding repeated years)

To be eligible for this award you must:

• Be enrolled as a first year on a full time Pharmacy or Zoology undergraduate degree in September 2022
• Be a resident of Lenton and Wortley Hall 
• Have a household income below £42,875 per annum

The Timperley Scholarship

Amount: £1,250 per year paid over the duration of the course (excluding repeated years)

To be eligible for this award you must:

• Be enrolled as a first year on a full time undergraduate degree at the University of Nottingham
• Have a household income below £25,000 per annum

The Greenaway Scholarship

Amount: £1,500 per year for a full time undergraduate course (3/4 years), including a foundation year

To be eligible for this award you must:

• Live in the East Midlands 
• Have undertaken all your secondary education at a state run college or school
• Have a household income below £25,000 per annum
• Be in your entry year of study (foundation year or first year depending on the course

Full details on how to apply along with further bursary and scholarship opportunities can be found at the University of Nottingham website. 

Nottingham Trent University  

NTU Bursary 2022

Amount: £750 per year for a full time undergraduate course or foundation degree

To be eligible for this award you must:

• Have started studying at NTU in 2022
• Have a household income that does not exceed £25,000 per annum
• Pay the maximum home tuition fee for their full time undergraduate degree
• Be eligible to receive a tuition fee and maintenance loan from the UK National Student Finance Service

Additional Information:

• Eligible students should automatically receive the bursary without the need to apply. If in doubt contact the financial services team to confirm your eligibility

NTU Care Leaver and Foyer Residents Bursary

Amount: £1,000

To be eligible for this award you must:

• Have been in the care of a UK local authority or been looked after by relatives under court order at some point since the age of 16 
• Have been a Foyer resident at some point since the age of 16 
• Be under the age of 25 at the start of the academic year your applying to enter into
• Be enrolled on a full time undergraduate course or foundation degree

Additional Information:

• Applicants are encouraged to apply no later than the 3rd of September

NTU Estranged Student Bursary

Amount: £1,000

To be eligible for this award you must:

• Be assessed as independent student on the grounds of estrangement from your parents by the UK National Student Finance Service
• Be under the age of 25 at the start of the academic year your applying to enter into
• Be enrolled on a full time undergraduate course or foundation degree

Additional Information:

– At the time of writing this article, eligibility criteria have yet to be confirmed for 2022 so look at the NTU website to see check for updated eligibility requirements 

Additional bursaries and scholarship opportunities can be found on the Nottingham Trent website along with all the details you need to apply. 

Conclusion

Thank you for reading today’s article on bursaries and scholarships. On a personal note, I wish you all the best with the application process and hope you get the support you need to attend University. If you’ve applied for bursaries or scholarships before please share your experience in the comments section below.