UWE Bristol Widening Participation Postgraduate Progression Scholarship 2024 for Full time or Part time Students in UK

We are pleased to announce the Widening Participation Postgraduate Progression Scholarship.

The objective of this new scholarship is to support current widening participation students to progress to any of our postgraduate taught provision (MSc and MRes courses, part time or full time), subject to meeting entry requirements.

This scheme aligns to the aspirations of Science 2030 and increasing diversity of the School of Applied Sciences (AS) community and better supporting students from differing backgrounds. It enhances the UWE Bristol focus on reducing widening participation attainment gaps.

• Table of Content
• About University of the West of England
• UWE Bristol Masters Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of UWE Bristol Masters Scholarship
• Requirements for UWE Bristol Masters Scholarship Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About University of the West of England

University of the West of England (UWE Bristol) is a modern and dynamic Post 1992 UK University welcoming students from 140 countries. With over 30,000 students and 3,200 staff it is one of the largest and most popular universities in the UK and is currently ranked 2nd in England for Student Experience. Our Purpose is to solve future challenges through outstanding learning, research and a culture of enterprise. We aim to create opportunities for all to thrive and flourish. ... continue reading

UWE Bristol Masters Scholarship

• Category Masters
• SponsorUniversity of the West of England
• City to study Bristol
• School to study University of the west of England
• Course to study Not specified
• Application Deadline June 14, 2024

Aim and Benefits of UWE Bristol Masters Scholarship

This scheme will comprise of two 50% fees bursaries a year for home students meeting the widening participation criteria. 

Requirements for UWE Bristol Masters Scholarship Qualification

• Identify as Black, Asian and minority ethnic
• Be from a low participation neighbourhood
• Have a disability
• Be from a low-income background and low socioeconomic group
• Be the first in your generation to attend university
• Mature student

Also

• Have achieved the equivalent of a British first or 2:1 in an undergraduate degree. Students who apply with 2:2 will also be considered
• Hold an unconditional offer or a conditional offer
• Be a recent graduate from the school (not open to new students to UWE Bristol)
• Be classed as home for fees purposes
• Not be in receipt of another scholarship/award.   

Application Deadline

June 14, 2024

How to Apply

As part of your application, you will be sent an application form that you will need to complete and send back before the deadline. This will be submitted once the applicant has been offered a place on an eligible course and to meet the deadline of Friday 14 June 2024. Please contact [email protected] for an application form.

All applications will be reviewed and judged by a panel. Please note that by applying, you give us permission to contact your referee. 

For ore details visit: UWE Bristol website.