Ulster University Community Scholarships

The University has therefore been working to raise funds to provide financial scholarships to a number of students entering their first year at Ulster University.

There are a number of benefits to receiving an Ulster University Community Scholarship. Successful students will:

Receive a £3,000 per year scholarship (up to a maximum of £9,000) to alleviate the financial burdens of undertaking a degree.
Be given the opportunity to take part in a bespoke information session to introduce you to life as a student at Ulster University and what to expect – from accommodation and student finance, well-being, budgeting and what student life looks like including clubs & societies, socialising and finding the balance of it all.
Meet other students from across Northern Ireland and take part in workshops designed to support you.
Be offered mentoring support from students within your degree programme eg via the Studiosity Student Connect Peer Mentoring Service and/or Peer Assisted Study Sessions (PASS) Programme.
Be offered support from the Studiosity Writing Service.
Receive dedicated ongoing support with the transition to Higher Education.
Be given guidance on securing a placement.

You may also be eligible to apply for a laptop to help with your studies – further details will be sent to you.

The Ulster University Community Scholarships application process is open to individuals who are currently in final year of an acceptable Level 3 qualification such as A-Levels, BTEC, HND or equivalent at an NI educational institution and who also have a permanent home address in Northern Ireland.Non-care experienced applicants must

• Be in receipt of an offer from Ulster University and have confirmed Ulster as your first choice

• Have a permanent home address in Northern Ireland.

• Be first in family to undertake an undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in the UK, Ireland or abroad.?However,?if a parent is currently studying for their first degree or has graduated within the last 5 years, the application will still be considered

In addition to the above criteria, applicants must meet at least one of the following criteria

• Be currently in receipt of free school meals (FSM) and/or Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA)
• Be the main carer for a family member or dependant
• Be care experienced
• Be in receipt of disability living allowance/personal independence payments.
• Permanently reside in an area of high deprivation/low participation.

Care experienced applicants must

Be care experienced
Be in receipt of an offer from Ulster University and have confirmed Ulster as your first choice

Should we need to shortlist further, we will take into account the following

Be in receipt of Disability Living Allowance/Personal Independence Payments
Be currently in receipt of Free School Meals (FSM) and/or Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA)
Permanently reside in an area of high deprivation/low participation