Scholarships you need to apply for
To receive these scholarships, you will need to apply for them.
Accommodation Scholarship
What it is:
The opportunity to stay in our student accommodation free of charge in 2018/19 academic year.
Who it's for:
Full-time, home, on-campus undergraduate students who live outside of the North East ‘travel to study’ regions. Details on which postcodes are included can be found in the guidance notes below. This scholarship is strictly limited in numbers and is awarded on a first come first served basis. You can apply for the Accommodation Scholarship using the online portal.
Contact:
Scholarships Team - scholarships@sunderland.ac.uk / 0191 515 2865.
Further details:
Accommodation Scholarship guidance notes (.pdf)
Elite Athlete Scheme
What it is:
Up to £1,000 worth of funding and support (please note, support packages may vary and are individually awarded)
Who it's for:
Any student enrolled at the University of Sunderland
Contact:
The Institute of Sport - uni.sport@sunderland.ac.uk / 0191 515 3301
Armed Forces Bereavement Scholarship Scheme
What it is:
Financial support to cover university fees and maintenance costs
Who it's for:
The aim of this scheme to give the children of those who died in service and whose death was attributable to service, a scholarship to help cover some of the costs incurred in obtaining a university degree
Further details:
For more information and to apply, please go to the Gov.uk website
University of Sunderland Scholarship 2018/19
The University of Sunderland scholarship is open to 2018/19 students joining in autumn 2018.
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/EU students with an annual household income of less or equal to £42,875*. Application deadline: 29 June 2018. This scholarship is strictly limited in numbers of scholarship awards made.
*This information was correct at the time of publication, however, the Government is currently discussing future maintenance loan levels; once any changes have been announced and formalised we will update our website accordingly.
Contact:
Scholarships Team – scholarships@sunderland.ac.uk / 0191 515 2865
Further details:
University of Sunderland Scholarship guidance notes 2018/19 (.pdf)
University of Sunderland Scholarship 2017/18
The University of Sunderland scholarship is open to 2017/18 students joining in spring 2018.
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/EU students with an annual household income of less or equal to £42,875*. Application deadline: 27 April 2018. This scholarship is strictly limited in numbers of scholarship awards made.
*This information was correct at the time of publication, however, the Government is currently discussing future maintenance loan levels; once any changes have been announced and formalised we will update our website accordingly.
Contact:
Scholarships Team – scholarships@sunderland.ac.uk / 0191 515 2865
Further details:
The University of Sunderland Scholarship guidance notes 2017/18 (.pdf)
Royal Television Society undergraduate bursary
What it is:
£3,000, plus extra benefits from the Royal Television Society
Who it's for:
Applicants for BA (Hons) Broadcast Media Production or BA (Hons) Broadcast Journalism. Please note that this scholarship is awarded by the Royal Television Society, not the University of Sunderland.
Further details:
For full information and to apply, please visit the Royal Television Society website
Study Abroad Scholarship
What it is:
Up to £1,000 cash to fund a short international programme in Year 2
Who it's for:
For Full-Time Home/EU students with an annual household income of less or equal to £42,875*. This scholarship is strictly limited in numbers of scholarship awards made.
*This information was correct at the time of publication, however, the Government is currently discussing future maintenance loan levels; once any changes have been announced and formalised we will update our website accordingly.
Contact:
Scholarships Team – scholarships@sunderland.ac.uk / 0191 515 2865
Further details:
Study Abroad Scholarship guidance notes (.pdf)
We Care Scholarship
What it is:
£1,500 cash scholarship for each year of study (including placement year) for Care Experienced students or Family Estranged.
Who it's for:
For Full-Time Home Undergraduate and Postgraduate students under the age of 25 on 1 September 2018.
Contact:
The Looked After Young People and Care Leavers Team– care.contact@sunderland.ac.uk / 0191 515 2216
Further details:
We Care Scholarship Guidance Notes (.pdf)
Medicine Preparation for Professional Practice Fund* 2019/20
*Subject to Medical School approval from HEFCE/GMC
What it is:
Up to £1,500 of support for Medicine students in Year 5 to prepare for their clinical 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:
Medicine Preparation for Professional Practice Fund 2019/20 (.pdf)
