Bedfordshire University Excellence Scholarship 2026

The Bedfordshire Excellence Scholarship is awarded to high achieving students who achieve grades of ABB or higher at A-level or HEFCE approved equivalent in their studies prior to entering University.

It is worth £2,400 for the duration of the degree. It is awarded to students who are studying a course on campuses where the full tuition fee is payable and who enter year 1 of the course. £800 is awarded in the first year of study and continues into years 2 and 3 provided students maintain a 2:1 average at the end of each academic year.

In the first year the scholarship will be paid to recipients in a combination of Aspire card credit towards books and can also be used to cover travel or accommodation costs.

Students will receive three payments throughout the academic year.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineNot Specified
• Value£2,400
• Study LevelUndergraduate
• SponsorUniversity of Bedfordshire
• City to studyLuton
• School to studyUniversity of Bedfordshire

Benefits

• £2,400

Requirements

• Bedfordshire Excellence Scholarships are only available to UK/EU students who are not on an NHS-funded course (Paramedic Science students are eligible).
• Applicants must be on, or have applied for, a full time BA/BSc/B.Ed degree for which the maximum allowable fee (£9000) is charged for UK/EU students.
• Applicants must be a new entrant student to the University
• Applicants must have achieved grades in their studies prior to entering University of ABB, or higher, at A-level, or HEFCE approved equivalent.
• Bedfordshire Excellence Scholarships are awarded based on the qualification and grades supplied by UCAS and held in our student record system.
• Applicants must meet the normal course entry requirements.
• Evidence of qualifications must be produced. If your results are not forwarded to us via UCAS, we may write to you requesting copies of your examination certificates.

Who is not eligible for the Bedfordshire Excellence Scholarship?

• Overseas students paying full overseas fees.
• Students on a course at the British School of Osteopathy.
• Student studying Foundation degrees.
• Students on an NHS-funded course

Check also:
Free Ongoing Fully Funded Scholarships Guide 2026 (Download Now)

Application Deadline

How To Apply

Please read this section carefully before submitting an application

The list below constitutes the ‘essential elements’ of an application and the minimum requirements for the University of Bedfordshire to consider and process applications. Any application which doesn’t contain documents 1 - 4 will be automatically rejected and applicants will be required to start the process again.

1. A fully completed application form
2. Personal statement outlining the chosen course of study and the University of Bedfordshire (for direct applications)
3. One letter of reference or name and contact details of at least one referee
4. Copy of current passport

For More Information, Visit University of Bedfordshire Webpage