University of Bedfordshire - National Scholarship Programme

What the National Scholarship gave you

This scholarship was worth about 3,100 EUR (2,700 GBP) over three years for a bachelor’s degree at the University of Bedfordshire in England. The money was provided in three forms: cash payments, credit on an Aspire card for books and study materials, and printing credit. The payment was highest in the first year, amounting to approximately 2,300 EUR (2,000 GBP). In the second and third years, approximately 400 EUR (350 GBP) was paid out in each year. The programme was funded by the UK Government, and the payments were made in several instalments spread throughout the year. For 2014/15, the university made 1,024 of these scholarships available.

Who could apply

• Degree level: You were a new full-time student starting your first year of an Honours degree at the University of Bedfordshire.
• Field of study: Any subject.
• Residence: You were a British student who normally lived in England. Students from Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, as well as students from the EU and other countries, were not eligible to apply.
• Financial need: Your assessed household income was 25,000 GBP per year or less.
• Tuition fees: You paid the full 9,000 GBP per year yourself, not through a sponsor or NHS funding.
• First time here: You had not previously studied at university. You did not transfer from another higher education institution, nor did you join the final year directly.
• Priority groups: Applications were assessed in such a way that preference was given to under-represented groups, such as students with disabilities and older students. Former children in care who met the criteria were automatically awarded funding.

How you applied

There was no separate form. When you submitted your application for 2014/15 student finance, you agreed to provide details of your household income to the university, and the university used this information to assess whether you met the eligibility criteria. Without this confirmation of income, your application could not be considered.