Undergraduate student funding and scholarships (UK)

Available for home undergraduate, first-degree students who perform strongly in A-levels, BTECs, T-levels or equivalent qualifications.

• The scholarship is paid as a cash award
• It applies to students with home fee status.
• It is awarded automatically after enrolment, subject to achievement of the grades, or equivalent, below.

The scholarships are worth:

• £3,000 over the course of a degree for students with the equivalent of AAA or above (144+ tariff) at A-level (or equivalent tariff in other qualifications, e.g. BTEC)
• £2,000 over the course of a degree for students with the equivalent of AAB at A-level (136-143 tariff) (or equivalent tariff in other qualifications, e.g. BTEC)

Key information

• The scholarships are awarded after enrolment to students who meet the criteria above and paid termly.
• They can be combined with any other scholarship.
• They are available to students with a Home fee status only.

To find out more please visit the dedicated Academic Excellence Scholarship webpage.

This Bursary is not available to students who receive offers after 16 May 2024.

The Roehampton Bursary is worth £1,000 for the first year of our undergraduate degree programmes*. It will be awarded automatically to students in receipt of a full maintenance loan, to help with costs such as travel and accommodation.

• The scholarship is paid as a cash award.
• It applies to students with home fee status.
• It is awarded automatically after enrolment, to those meeting the requisite criteria.

This scholarship cannot be combined with other scholarships and bursaries.

It is available to students with a home fee status, enrolling on undergraduate (not foundation) programmes in 2024.

We offer a separate Foundation Scholarship, automatically awarded to student enrolling on a foundation degree in 2024. See below.

* This excludes Adult Nursing, Mental Health Nursing and Children's Nursing, who have the opportunity to receive other Nursing-specific bursaries.

We have launched a new scholarship for home students enrolling on Roehampton degrees with foundation years. It will be automatically awarded to all home foundation students enrolling in September 2024 for the foundation year and will be awarded during every year of degree study if you complete the course and choose to continue onto a Roehampton full degree the following year.

The scholarships are worth £500 per year, paid in the foundation year and each year, if you progress straight onto an undergraduate degree (up to £2,000).

• The scholarship is paid as a cash award
• It applies to students with home fee status.
• It is awarded automatically after enrolment, subject to achievement of the grades, or equivalent, below.

The scholarship is subject to your progression to the next academic year of study and your ongoing attendance.

This scholarship excludes students on the Theology, Mission and Practice (FdA/BTh).

Up to 20 cash scholarships, worth £2,000 per year of your degree, are available to students who demonstrate aptitude in esports.

Key Information

• The scholarships are awarded based on an assessment of an additional online application, and subsequently approved by a panel
• The scholarships are available to students at undergraduate and postgraduate level, including international and full-year study abroad students
• They cannot be combined with the Women in Esports scholarship
• The annual scholarships are paid termly, after enrolment
• The scholarship is paid as a cash award

To find out more and apply, visit the dedicated Esports Scholarship page.

Up to four scholarships available to first year students starting in September, each worth up to £2,000 a year.

The programme aims to improve diversity and inclusivity in the esports industry and to inspire the next generation of women esports professionals.

Key Information

• The scholarships are awarded based on an assessment of an additional online application, and subsequently approved by a panel
• They cannot be combined with the Esports Scholarships
• The scholarships are available to students at undergraduate and postgraduate level, including international and full-year study abroad students
• The annual scholarships are paid termly, after enrolment
• The scholarship is paid as a cash award

To find out more and apply, please visit the dedicated Esports Scholarship page.

The University is dedicated to giving its students the opportunity to play sports at all levels.

We recognise the difficulties students encounter trying to balance academic studies with training and competition schedules. Alongside the scholarship, we offer a support network designed to encourage talented sports people to meet their full potential in their academic studies, as well as their chosen sport.

Cash scholarships are available, worth between £500 and £1500 per year, based on submission of an application. Successful recipients also receive travel and entry costs for competitions and gym access.

Key Information

• The scholarships are awarded by the Sport and Active Communities Manager after enrolment, based on an assessment made during an application process
• They can be combined with any other scholarship
• They are available to home and international students
• The scholarship is paid as a cash award.

Visit the Sports Scholarship page for more details and the application form.

The University of Roehampton offers music scholarships to students demonstrating high levels of excellence in music.

The scholarships enable undergraduate and postgraduate students to meet some of the costs of developing their talents through lessons, courses, or the purchase of relevant equipment (instruments/strings/sheet music). In return, music scholars enhance the cultural life of the university through performances and other activities.

The cash scholarships are worth up to £1,200 per year. Successful recipients also receive travel and entry costs for competitions and gym access.

Key Information

• The scholarships are awarded by the Director of Music, based on an assessment of an application and audition
• They can be combined with any other scholarship
• They are available to home, EU and international students
• The scholarship is paid as a cash award

To find out more and apply, visit the dedicated Music Scholarship page. 

The University of Roehampton is proud to offer the University of Roehampton Care Leaver* Bursary.

The Bursary is worth:

• £2,000 per year of study to Care Leavers enrolling on Undergraduate programmes at Roehampton, for up to four years of study.
• 52 weeks of accommodation at the cost of a 38 week contract, where on campus accommodation is required

Key information

The scholarships will be awarded to students who meet all of the following criteria:

• Care Leavers
• Undergraduate students
• Home students (currently residing in the UK and have a UK postcode)

Receipt of this bursary in Years 2, 3 (and 4) is dependent upon students passing the previous academic year.

To find out more please visit the University of Roehampton Care Leaver Bursary webpage.

*A care leaver is a young person who has been in the care of, or has been given accommodation by, their local authority (LA) for a period of at least 13 weeks before the age of 16. They must also not have reconciled with their parents between leaving care and starting their course.

This scholarship cannot be combined with other scholarships.

Sponsored by Southlands Methodist Trust

£2,000 fees discount are offered to two students of the University of Roehampton as part of the celebrations to mark the 150th anniversary of the founding of Southlands College.

Students eligible for this award will need to be either applying for undergraduate study in the School of Education, or already on an Education programme at the University of Roehampton.

The programmes included are: 

• Early Childhood Studies
• Education Practice
• Improving Outcomes in Special and Inclusive Education
• Primary Education QTS
• Psychology
• Education Practice.

Expectations of Scholars 

The student awarded the scholarship will be expected to engage with Southlands College and attend meetings with trustees where possible to talk about their studies and experience at Roehampton.   

To find out more please visit the dedicated Scholarship and Bursaries page.

Sponsored by Southlands Methodist Trust

£1,000 fees discount are offered to two students of the University of Roehampton as part of the celebrations to mark the 150th anniversary of the founding of Southlands College.

Students applying for this scholarship will need to demonstrate that they intend to use their study with the goal of social good. Social good can mean many things and students are invited to think creatively about how they will engage with the world in a meaningful way as a result of their time at University of Roehampton and the programme they have chosen.

Expectations of Scholars 

The student awarded the scholarship will be expected to engage with Southlands College and attend meetings with trustees where possible to talk about their studies and experience at Roehampton.   

To find out more please visit the dedicated Scholarship and Bursaries page.

Sponsored by Southlands Methodist Trust

£1,000 bursary payment are offered to students of the University of Roehampton.

Students will need to demonstrate that they intend to use their study with the goal of social good. Social good can mean many things and students are invited to think creatively about how they will engage with the world in a meaningful way as a result of their time at University of Roehampton and the programme they have chosen.

Applications for bursaries can be made at any point in the year, from the point of being enrolled on a programme.

Money awarded as part of a bursary will be transferred to students in two parts. Initial payments will be made shortly after the panel decision to award, with the second payment being made at a mid-way point in the academic year depending on circumstances. Funds can only be transferred into UK bank accounts.

Expectations of Scholars 

The student awarded the scholarship will be expected to engage with the university and attend meetings with trustees where possible to talk about their studies and experience at Roehampton.   

To find out more, visit the dedicated Scholarship and Bursaries page.

If you enrol on a full-time or part-time course which has a 'course intensity level' of at least 50% and have a disability, you may be eligible to receive a Disabled Student’s Allowance. You can find out more here.

A cash scholarship for full-time BA Primary Education is available to male students in receipt of the maximum means-tested maintenance loan from Student Finance England.

The scholarship is worth £1,000 each year for three years, or £3,000 in total.

Notes

• The scholarships are awarded automatically.
• They can be combined with any other scholarship.
• They are available to students with a Home status only.

Students studying Adult Nursing, Children’s Nursing, Mental Health Nursing and Physiotherapy may be eligible for additional funding through the NHS Learning Support Fund of at least £5,000 a year.

This is national funding available through the NHS Learning Support Fund (LSF).

Dame Stephanie ‘Steve’ Shirley is a British computer scientist, businesswoman and philanthropist. In her long career in computer science and software programming, Dame Stephanie has been an advocate for promoting the role of women in computer science, and was the first woman Master of the IT livery company; the first woman President of the chartered British Computer Society; and has previously been the UK’s Ambassador for Philanthropy.

The University of Roehampton is proud to name its Women in Computer Science Scholarship after Dame Stephanie Shirley in honour of her pioneering work as a successful woman in Computer Science and the business world.

In support of this Scholarship Dame Stephanie Shirley CH, had the following to say:

‘Speaking as a pioneer in this field, it is important to provide opportunity for women to grow and succeed. Over the course of my career I have come up against many challenges and it is vital we strive to create a more inclusive workplace. So I am proud to be working with the University of Roehampton on this scholarship, which actively supports the progression of women in these areas. This scholarship will allow those ambitious and deserved recipients to focus on their studies and computing career aims. I am excited for the future of these courses and the students involved.’

The Dame Stephanie Shirley Women in Computer Science Scholarship is a cash scholarship for full-time female BSc Computer Science (three year) students in receipt of the maximum means-tested maintenance loan from Student Finance England.

The scholarship is worth £1,000 each year for three years, or £3,000 in total.

Notes

• These scholarships are awarded automatically.
• They can be combined with any other scholarship.
• They are available to students with a Home fee-assessed status only.

The Sacred Heart Sanctuary Scholarship is designed to support those who might otherwise be unable to access higher education funding as a result of their immigration status.

The scholarship entitles recipients to the following support for each year of undergraduate study:

• a full tuition fee waiver
• 52 weeks of paid for on-campus accommodation per year (where required)

and

• access to a Maintenance Grant equivalent to the maximum government Maintenance Loan for each academic year
• This scholarship is awarded on enrolment to one student who meets the criteria.
• This scholarship can be combined with any other UG scholarship.
• This scholarship is available for the length of the undergraduate programme (3 or 4 years).

To find out more please visit the dedicated Sacred Heart Sanctuary Scholarship webpage.

You can apply for a tuition fee loan of up to £9,250 per year, as long as you live in the UK, qualify for ‘home’ fee status and have a university place.

Means-tested Maintenance Loans, covering the cost of living are also available. 

If you take out a loan, you will start making repayments when your income is over the UK repayment threshold. If your income falls below the repayment threshold, repayments will stop and only re-start when your income is over the threshold.

Please use the student finance calculator to see what finance you can get.

You can find out more by contacting us on 020 8392 3232 or by visiting the Government's Student Finance website.

Our Student Hardship Fund and Emergency Loans provide financial assistance to help our students through periods of financial difficulty and unexpected hardship. As a Roehampton student, you will be able to apply once per academic year, and funding includes Emergency loans (repayable) and Student Hardship Fund (non-repayable loans).