All the following information must be included as part of your online application. Please note: incomplete applications, such as those missing any of the required information below, will not be processed.
Personal Statement (maximum 500 words)
- Your academic strength and achievements.
- Why you want to study at Kingston University.
- What you hope to go on to do once you have completed your course.
- How you can benefit from financial support and what you intend to do with the financial support you receive.
The Chancerygate Foundation Bursary provides a grant of up to £10,000 per year for each year of study. This will cover the essential costs of living and studying, such as accommodation, books and equipment. The bursary will not be used towards teaching fees.
Eligibility criteria
You must meet all of the following criteria:
You have received an offer or are considering one of the following undergraduate courses at Kingston University for September 2025 entry:
BSc (Hons) Building Surveying
BSc (Hons) Real Estate Management
BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying
You identify as Black British (African or Caribbean).
Your family household income is less than £25,000 per annum.
You are aged 26 or under before you start your course.
In addition, you must meet one of the following:
You are the first generation in your family to progress to higher education (i.e., your parents have not been to university, although if a brother or sister has, you are still eligible).
You identify yourself as being disabled or having a specific learning difference.
You have spent time in care in the UK, been placed in care or are estranged from your family. Find out more about the support available for care leavers at Kingston.
You are recognised by social services as a young adult carer.
You are entering Higher Education with a BTEC as your main qualification.
You are a mature student (aged 21 years or over on 1 September before you start your course) who does not currently hold a bachelors degree.
