Published: 26 Jun 2025 52 views
The Gateway Scholarship at York St John University provides vital financial support to UK undergraduate students who face significant barriers to higher education. Generously funded by a university alumna and her partner, the scholarship awards £2,000 per academic year—paid in two instalments—for the duration of the student’s degree. It is intended to assist students who are mature learners, carers, care leavers, or those whose education was disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Applications are open from April until Monday 27 October 2025 at 9.00am, and must be completed using the online application form. As part of the process, applicants will be required to submit a 500-word supporting statement and a written reference from an independent referee. Applicants should have their York St John applicant number or student ID ready, as this will be used to verify eligibility.
Successful applicants will receive £2,000 per academic year, in two instalments, throughout their degree.
To be eligible for the Gateway Scholarship, applicants must:
Be a UK student
Have applied to or be currently enrolled in an undergraduate course at York St John University
Belong to at least one of the following groups:
Mature students
Care leavers
Carers
Individuals whose education was disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic
Submit a completed online application form, including:
Their York St John applicant number or student ID
A 500-word supporting statement describing their circumstances, how the scholarship would benefit them, and how the funds would be used
Contact details of an independent referee (e.g., tutor, coach, religious leader, health professional—not a family member, friend, or partner)
A written reference emailed separately by the referee to [email protected] by Sunday 26 October 2025 at 11.00pm
Please note: the application form cannot be saved once started. It is strongly advised to prepare your supporting statement in advance and paste it into the form when ready.
For more details, visit York St John University Scholarship webpage
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