Undergraduate scholarships and bursaries

How to apply for scholarships and bursaries

View all the undergraduate scholarships and bursaries available and see if you are eligible to apply.

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How to apply for scholarships and bursaries

View all the undergraduate scholarships and bursaries available and see if you are eligible to apply.

Undergraduate scholarships and bursaries

Undergraduate scholarships

The following scholarships are available to new students starting in the 2025/26 academic year. They are awarded on a competitive basis, with decisions based on a combination of merit and financial need.

Before you apply for a scholarship, you must first apply and be accepted into an eligible course at UEL.

 

Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship

  • The Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship offers up to £28,605 over three years, which can be paid as a cash award or a tuition fee waiver.
  • This scholarship is for students who demonstrate a strong commitment to the university's values.
  • The application deadline is Sunday 3 August 11:55pm.

Apply for the Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship

 

Dean Scholarship

  • The Dean's Scholarship offers up to £13,500 over three years, which can be provided as a cash award or a tuition fee waiver.
  • This scholarship is for students who show academic excellence, financial need, and a commitment to the university's values.
  • The application deadline is Sunday 3 August 11:55pm.

Apply for the Dean Scholarship

 

Sports Scholarship

  • The Sports Scholarship provides up to £6,000 per year to talented athletes.
  • This award is designed to help you reach your full potential as a student-athlete.

Apply for a Sports Scholarship

 

Helena Kennedy Foundation

  • The Helena Kennedy Foundation provides £2,250 over the duration of your course.
  • This award is for students who have overcome significant barriers to continue with their higher education.

Apply through the HKF website

 

Partner scholarships

ELSEF Scholarships

  • The ELSEF Scholarship provides up to £1,000 during your first year of study.
  • This award is for students who are progressing to UEL directly from a college that is a member of the East London Skills and Employment Federation (ELSEF).
  • You do not need to apply for this scholarship. If you are eligible, the university will contact you directly.

Learn more about ELSEF Scholarships

 

UTC Scholarships

  • The UTC Scholarship provides up to £1,500 during your first year of study.
  • This award is for students who progress to UEL directly from the London Design and Engineering University Technical College.
  • You do not need to apply for this scholarship. If you are eligible, the university will contact you directly.

Learn more about UTC Scholarships

 

Undergraduate bursaries

The following bursaries are available to new undergraduate students starting in the 2025/26 academic year. To be considered, you must submit an application.

 

Hardship bursary

  • The Hardship Bursary offers up to £3,000 to students from low-income households who are facing unforeseen financial difficulties.
  • If you are an enrolled student, you can find more information about the hardship bursary on the intranet.

 

Young Independent Student Bursary

  • The Young Independent Student (YIS) Bursary offers up to £1,500 per year of study.
  • This bursary is for students who have previously lived in care or a foyer, or who are estranged from their parents.

Learn more about the YIS bursary

 

Engagement Bursary 

  • The Engagement Bursary provides up to £3,000 to help students with expenses such as childcare, travel, or those related to the Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA).
  • The goal is to provide financial support so you can continue your higher education.

Enrolled students can read more about the Engagement Bursary on the intranet.

 

Progression Bursary

  • The Progression Bursary provides up to £3,000 to support student employability.
  • This bursary is aimed at low-income students to help cover course-related costs, expenses for graduate interviews, and reasonable adjustments for students with disabilities.

Enrolled students can read more about the Progression Bursary on the intranet.

 

Short Course Bursary

  • The Short Course Bursary offers up to £200 to support students from low-income households who are taking UEL's pre-entry short courses.

 More about the Short Course Bursary

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