Ulster University Community Scholarships 2024

Ulster University has announced 28 new Community Scholarships, aimed at removing financial barriers that prevent many students from accessing higher education. Thanks to the generosity of Founding Partner Ulster Garden Villages Limited and Lead Corporate Partners SHS Group, Aflac Northern Ireland and Northern Ireland Office, 28 students will benefit from a scholarship of £3,000 a year for each year of their degree (placement year excluded). 

Purpose of scholarships:
The scholarships will remove financial barriers and support 28 students who meet an agreed set of criteria to study at Ulster University.
These scholarships aim to address this inequality by supporting those students, who have faced challenges on their educational journey, with potential and ambition who may be put off going to university simply due to financial barriers. The impact of the pandemic on our most disadvantaged communities means such scholarships are needed more than ever to ensure progression to higher education and the life-changing opportunities this can bring to peoples’ lives. Without this support their talent, insight and potential as leaders, employers and problem solvers may never be seen and this inequality of progression to Higher Education will impact the diversity of NI’s workforce of the future. By driving diversity in the workforce these scholarships will be contributing to economic stability and growth.

Widening access:
As one of the top 5 UK universities for widening access to higher education and first in Northern Ireland, the University is renowned for its work in supporting students from low income and disadvantaged backgrounds. Currently, over 40% of Ulster’s 27,000 students present with widening access indicators such as financial hardship, background of care, health issues, or other barriers that complicate and compromise successful study.

Who can apply?
The scholarships are open to individuals with a permanent home address in Northern Ireland, who are currently in their final year of an acceptable Level 3 qualification such as A-Levels, BTEC, or equivalent at an NI educational institution.

Applicants must be in receipt of an offer from UU and have confirmed UU as their first choice and be the first in their family to undertake an undergraduate degree. Additional widening access criteria is available online.
The Scholarships are only open to students who are studying a Full-time degree on one of Ulster University’s three Campuses Belfast, Coleraine or Derry/Londonderry. Applications close on 14 June 2024.  To Apply online and for more information including Full Criteria, please visit: www.ulster.ac.uk/communityscholarships