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The University’s Inclusive ¾«¶«´«Ã½ Scholarships are to support students who wish to continue their studies at ¾«¶«´«Ã½ but who may not otherwise be able to due to structural or financial barriers.

We particularly encourage applications from students who have faced barriers or inequalities due to having one or more protected characteristics (as stated in the Equality act) and/or economic disadvantage.

The scholarships will allow us to highlight and celebrate the diversity and inclusivity of our student population at ¾«¶«´«Ã½ and to ensure the student voice and experience is embedded in our EDI agenda. We would like to support the career development of our students and offer the scholarship holders the opportunity to participate in this work should they wish to do this.

These Scholarships are for a masters degree (taught or by research) in any discipline. One scholarship per College will be awarded.

Eligibility

To be eligible to apply for the scholarships the applicants must:

• Be a current final year ¾«¶«´«Ã½ UG student, or have graduated from a ¾«¶«´«Ã½ UG degree course in the last two years (2024, 2025)
• Have - or be expected to achieve - the entry requirements for their chosen Master’s degree for entry in September 2026

Further notes on eligibility:

• Integrated Master’s courses are not eligible (these are classed as undergraduate courses).
• Students already in receipt of other bursaries/scholarships (such as KESS), or those accepted on sponsored PG courses are not eligible to apply for the Inclusive ¾«¶«´«Ã½ scholarship.
• Any scholarships/discounts that are automatically applied (e.g. loyalty discount) will be superseded by the Inclusive ¾«¶«´«Ã½ scholarship
• Welsh domiciled students should note that if awarded the Inclusive ¾«¶«´«Ã½ scholarship they will be listed as a sponsored student and will therefore not be considered for the HEFCW bursary..

International students should note that if awarded the Inclusive ¾«¶«´«Ã½ scholarship they will not be eligible for any other BU international awards

What criteria will applications be evaluated on?

• An outline of applicants personal motivation and career aspirations
• Reflections on any barriers and inequality applicants have faced
• Applicants vision for promoting equality within your chosen discipline.
• A clear and engaging application.

What’s included?

• Payment towards tuition fees for one-year taught or research postgraduate Masters or for two years if studying part-time. This will be capped at £9,500.

Notes:

For courses that run (full-time) over a period extending 12 months, the scholarship will only cover the tuition fees for the first year.

A cash equivalent is not available.

Opportunities for scholarship holders

Scholarship holders will be given the opportunity to be part of school/college/University-level EDI activities events and initiatives. Scholarship holders will be invited to join College and/or School level Athena Swan/Equality committees as PG student representatives.

Applicants might find the following resources helpful:

• ¾«¶«´«Ã½ annual equality reports
• Race Equality at ¾«¶«´«Ã½ | ¾«¶«´«Ã½

For any general questions about the scheme or Athena Swan at ¾«¶«´«Ã½ please contact Danielle Williams, Equality Charter Manager
 

Application Process

To apply, candidates must submit the application form and a CV by 30th June 2026.

• Download Application Form

Interviews will be held w/c 14th July 2026