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As the cost of living is increasing, we understand how expensive postgraduate study can be right now. We offer a range of scholarships and bursaries that are available to postgraduate students, from tuition fee discounts to subject-specific cash scholarships to support your learning.
What it is:
20% waiver on the full cost of course fees to reward loyal alumni who return to study a postgraduate degree at the University.
Who it's for:
Alumni (graduates of the University) who enrol on a full or part-time postgraduate course (MA, MSc, LLM, MBA, MPhil, PhD, DProf, DBA, EdD, or PhD by Existing or Creative Works) delivered at either of our Sunderland campuses starting between 1 August 2023 and 31 July 2024.
Contact: student.helpline@sunderland.ac.uk / 0191 515 3000
Further details: Alumni Loyalty Scheme 2023/24 guidance notes (.pdf)
What it is:
20% fee waiver on the full cost of course fees for postgraduate taught Masters programmes of study MA, MSc, LLM, MBA
Who it's for:
The North East Postgraduate Discount aims to support the North East region in its response to the current cost-of-living challenges, through the provision of affordable opportunities for individuals to upskill and boost their career opportunities. The discount is for students impacted by cost-of-living challenges who have a local connection to the North East region. This includes anyone who has graduated with an undergraduate degree from any university in the North East in academic year 2020/21, 2021/22, or 2022/23.
Contact: scholarships@sunderland.ac.uk / 0191 515 2865
Further details: North East Postgraduate Discount guidance notes 2023/24 (.pdf)
What it is:
20% waiver on the full cost of course fees for postgraduate taught Masters programmes of study MA, MSc, LLM, MBA.
Who it's for:
Any worker who has been furloughed, has been made redundant, or is likely to be made redundant and who has a local connection to the North East region. Anyone who has graduated with an undergraduate degree from any university in the North East region in academic year 2019/20, 2020/21 or 2021/22 and has been unable to secure full-time graduate employment due to pressures of Covid-19. Anyone who has been self-employed or has been a small business owner, whose business has been severely impacted due to Covid-19 pressures.
Contact: scholarships@sunderland.ac.uk / 0191 515 2865
Further details: Skills Boost North East Discount guidance notes 2022/23 (.pdf)
What it is:
£1,400 tuition fee reduction (undergraduates) or £900 tuition fee reduction (postgraduates).
Who it's for:
All international students studying on-campus undergraduate and postgraduate courses excluding preparation courses such as foundation courses, EAP or pre masters.
Which intakes:
Students starting with us in September, October, November 2022, January, February, April, June 2023.
Contact: student.helpline@sunderland.ac.uk / 0191 515 3000.
What it is:
£2,000 cash bursary for each year of study (excluding placement year) for care-experienced or estranged students.
Who it's for:
For UK home students studying a full-time undergraduate or a full-time taught postgraduate course. Please note this bursary is available to estranged students under the age of 25 on 1 September 2023, and care-experienced students of all ages.
Contact: care.contact@sunderland.ac.uk / 0191 515 2216
Further details: We Care Bursary 2023/24 guidance notes (.pdf)
What it is:
£1,000 financial assistance to help students complete their course.
Who it's for:
Masters level students in Glass, Ceramics, Photography, Design or Fine Art. Students must have a firm offer and meet specific scholarship criteria.
Contact: development.office@sunderland.ac.uk / 0191 515 3664
Further details:
For further information and to download the application form, visit the Development and Alumni Office website.
What it is:
Two £1,000 scholarships per academic year
Who it's for:
Full or part-time students studying BA (Hons) Artist Designer Maker: Glass and Ceramics (Stage 1 and 2), MA Visual Practice (Glass and Ceramics pathways), PhD Glass and Ceramics. Awarded to allow students to undertake a project or opportunity that will lead to innovative uses of glass or ceramics for creative use.
Contact: development.office@sunderland.ac.uk / 0191 515 3664
Further details:
For further information and to download the application form, visit the Development and Alumni Office website.
What it is:
An annual scholarship of £2,000.
Who it's for:
Full-time/part-time Home/EU/OS students studying at Sunderland Campus. Applications must be received by 9 September 2022.
For further information, or for an informal discussion please contact Rob Winter, Senior Lecturer in Ceramics.
Further details:
For further information and to download the application form, visit the Development and Alumni Office website.
What is it:
Full tuition fee scholarship plus extra benefits from the Aziz Foundation.
Who it’s for:
British Muslims studying eligible Masters level programmes who wish to advance in their careers and bring positive change to their communities and beyond. Please note that this scholarship is awarded by the Aziz Foundation, not the University of Sunderland.
Further details: Applications should be made online, via a portal on the Aziz Foundation website. View the list of eligible courses and read the Aziz Foundation Scholarship additional information 2023/24 (.pdf).
What it is:
Up to £750
Who it's for:
Any full or part-time student studying at the University of Sunderland.
Contact: development.office@sunderland.ac.uk / 0191 515 3664
Further details:
For further information and to download the application form, visit the Development and Alumni Office website.
What it is:
Up to £2,500
Who it's for:
Staff or students studying at the University of Sunderland which directly enhances and enriches the student experience at the University above and beyond business as usual.
Contact: development.office@sunderland.ac.uk / 0191 515 3664
Further details:
For further information and to download the application form, visit the Development and Alumni Office website.
What it is:
£1,400 tuition fee reduction (undergraduates) or £900 tuition fee reduction (postgraduates).
Who it's for:
All international students studying on-campus undergraduate and postgraduate courses excluding preparation courses such as foundation courses, EAP or pre masters.
Which intakes:
Students starting with us in September, October, November 2023, January, February, April, June 2024.
Contact: student.helpline@sunderland.ac.uk / 0191 515 3000.