University of Kent 2025 Access to HE Ambition Scholarship

The Kent Access to HE Ambition Scholarship extends our support to students who undertook an Access to HE Diploma at the University of Kent, or at one of the University’s Partner Colleges. The scholarship is worth £2,000 for each year of study and will be renewed on an annual basis, subject to satisfactory progress. 

• Table of Content
• About University of Kent
• University of Kent Undergraduate Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of University of Kent Undergraduate Scholarship
• Requirements for University of Kent Undergraduate Scholarship Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for University of Kent Undergraduate Scholarship
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About University of Kent

The University of Kent (formerly the University of Kent at Canterbury, abbreviated as UKC or Cantuar. for post-nominals) is a public research university based in Kent, United Kingdom. It was founded in 1965 and is recognised as a plate glass university. It is a member of the Santander Network of European universities encouraging social and economic development, Association of Commonwealth Universities and Universities UK. ... continue reading

University of Kent Undergraduate Scholarship

• Category Undergraduate
• SponsorUniversity of Kent
• City to study London
• School to study University of Kent
• Course to study Not specified
• Application Deadline August 31, 2025

Aim and Benefits of University of Kent Undergraduate Scholarship

£2,000 per annum for each year of study (subject to satisfactory academic progress).  For a maximum of 4 years.

Requirements for University of Kent Undergraduate Scholarship Qualification

• You have completed* or are in the process of completing an Access to HE Diploma at:
   
  • University of Kent
  • Mid Kent College
  • West Kent College
  • EKC Group
  • Canterbury College
  • Ashford College
• You are a UK student
• You have applied to the University of Kent for a full-time or part-time undergraduate programme.
• You must have made a firm acceptance of an offer made to you by the University before the 31 August 2025 application deadline in the year of entry.

*If you are a former student then you are only eligible if you completed an Access to HE Diploma at one of the institutions listed above and this is your most recent qualification undertaken.

Interview date, Process and Venue for University of Kent Undergraduate Scholarship

• You live in an area of socio-economic depravation – IMD Q1 or Q2
• You live in a low-participation neighbourhood – TUNDRA Q1 or Q2
• You are a Care Leaver under 25
• You were estranged from your parents
• You are from the Gypsy, Roma, Traveller, Showman or Boater community
• Your parents or guardians did not attend university
• You have caring responsibilities
• You are currently resident in foyer or other supported accommodation

A decision may also be made in consultation with your FE College/institution.

 

Application Deadline

August 31, 2025

How to Apply

You will be asked to complete a short application form, as well as submitting a statement outlining how the scholarship would benefit you during your time at Kent.

Please note: if you are deferring entry to the University, you will need to apply by the deadline in your year of entry to the University, subject to this scholarship being available at that time.

For more details, visit University of Kent scholarship webpage