Automatically awarded scholarships and discounts
You don't need to apply for these scholarships - if you're eligible you'll receive them automatically.
StudyPlus Scholarship
* Subject to University tuition fees remaining at their current level (January 2019).
What it is:
StudyPlus is a personal fund for each Year 1 student to spend on study essentials and textbooks in the University’s StudyPlus online store. Students on the Integrated Foundation Year will receive £200 of funds plus a bundle of study skills books worth £80. Other first year undergraduate students will receive £150 of funds.
Who it's for:
All first-year home, EU and international undergraduate students starting in 2019 on a University of Sunderland course in Year 1. Higher Degree Apprenticeship, PGCE, Masters and PHD levels, and programmes delivered at our Partners Colleges, are not eligible for this scholarship.
Further details:
StudyPlus Scholarship guidance notes (.pdf)
Alumni Loyalty Scheme
What it is:
20% off the course fee to reward loyal alumni who return to study a full or part-time postgraduate degree at the University of Sunderland. Home/EU alumni get a cashback payment in either February or June (see terms for details) and international students receive their discount upfront.
Who it's for:
Alumni (graduates of the University) who enrol on a masters-level postgraduate course (MA, MSc, LLM, MBA, PhD - excluding PGCE’s) delivered at our Sunderland campus starting in Sep/Oct 2019 and Jan/Feb 2020.
Contact:
Student Helpline - student.helpline@sunderland.ac.uk / 0191 515 3000
Further details:
Alumni Loyalty Scheme (.pdf)
Excellence Scholarship
* Subject to University tuition fees remaining at their current level (January 2019).
What it is:
A cash scholarship in both year 1 and year 2 of study worth £1,000.
Who it's for:
For Full-time Home and EU undergraduates who achieve 128 UCAS points from a maximum of three level 3 qualifications. Medicine MBChB are NOT eligible for this scholarship.
Contact:
Scholarships Team - scholarships@sunderland.ac.uk / 0191 515 2865
Further details:
Excellence Scholarship guidance notes (.pdf)
Get There Scholarship
* Subject to University tuition fees remaining at their current level (January 2019).
What it is:
Free travel across Tyne and Wear for a year, or an accommodation discount on University-managed accommodation (including The Forge U Student Village). For January start programmes, the ticket is valid from January 2020 to September 2020.
Who it's for:
Full-time Home and EU undergraduates.
Contact:
Scholarships Team – scholarships@sunderland.ac.uk / 0191 515 2865
Further details:
Get There Scholarship guidance notes (.pdf)
Modern Foreign Languages Scholarship
* Subject to University tuition fees remaining at their current level (January 2019).
What it is:
£1,385 fee waiver
Who it's for:
For students of compulsory Foreign Languages Study Abroad and Modern Foreign Languages (MFL) in Education with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
Contact:
Scholarships Team – scholarships@sunderland.ac.uk / 0191 515 2865
Further details: Study Abroad (MFL) guidance notes (.pdf)
International Scholarship
What it is:
£1,500 tuition fee reduction (undergraduates) or £1,000 tuition fee reduction (postgraduates)
Who it's for:
All international students studying on-campus undergraduate and postgraduate courses
Contact:
Student Helpline – student.helpline@sunderland.ac.uk / 0191 515 3000
Off-Campus Scholarship
* Subject to University tuition fees remaining at their current level (January 2019).
What it is:
£1,200 tuition fee reduction for each year of study
Who it's for:
Home/EU Students applying for full-time undergraduate programmes at designated partner colleges
Contact:
Scholarships Team – scholarships@sunderland.ac.uk / 0191 515 2865
Further details:
Off Campus guidance notes (.pdf)
Off-Campus Progression Scholarship
* Subject to University tuition fees remaining at their current level (January 2019).
What it is:
Up to £500 cash
Who it's for:
For Home/EU University of Sunderland Foundation Degree students studying at partner colleges who progress to an on-campus top-up year.
Contact:
Scholarships Team – scholarships@sunderland.ac.uk / 0191 515 2865
Further details:
Off Campus Progression guidance notes (.pdf)
Accommodation Scholarship (Medicine)* 2019/20
*Subject to Medical School approval from HEFCE/GMC
What it is:
Free University-managed accommodation in Scotia Quay for Year 1 of study and a discount of 50% on University-managed accommodation in Year 2.
Who it's for:
Full-time home Medicine MBChB students beginning their programmes in academic year 2019/20.
Contact:
Scholarships Team - scholarships@sunderland.ac.uk / 0191 515 2865
Further details:
Accommodation Scholarship (Medicine) guidance notes 2019/20 (.pdf)
Travel Scholarship (Medicine)* 2019/20
*Subject to Medical School approval from HEFCE/GMC
What it is:
Supported travel costs for Medicine students in Year 3 (placement year) in recognition of the increased costs incurred during placement.
Who it's for:
Full-time home Medicine MBChB students beginning their programmes in academic year 2019/20.
Contact:
Scholarships Team - scholarships@sunderland.ac.uk / 0191 515 2865
Further details:
Travel Scholarship (Medicine) guidance notes 2019/20 (.pdf)
The Integrated Foundation Year Courses Scholarship
* Subject to University tuition fees remaining at their current level (January 2019).
What it is: StudyPlus Card with offers up to the value of £200 plus a bundle of study skills books worth £80. £1,250 cash-back in the first and final year of the full-undergraduate course.
Who it's for: Full-time Home/EU undergraduate students starting in autumn 2019 on a University of Sunderland Integrated Foundation Year programme.
Further details:
Integrated Foundation Year Courses guidance notes (.pdf)
