Scholarships at Bournemouth University

Postgraduate

Eligibility: Any student who is a citizen of a Chevening-eligible country at the time of application and who intends to return there at the end of the period of study; you must have achieved a minimum of an upper second-class Honours degree in the UK (or equivalent); you must have achieved the minimum Chevening English language requirement - minimum IELTS (Academic) 6.5 with minimum 5.5 in each component or equivalent; have completed at least two years' work experience before applying.

The deadlines are country specific, but the application window is usually August each year for September entry in the following year

Fees coverage

100% of fees covered

Per year

The scholarship is paid as a full tuition fee waiver and as a monthly allowance for other expenses.

August 2021

Postgraduate

Full-time applicants for MSc Cyber Security & Human Factors and MA International Political Communication who are a citizen of a Chevening-eligible country at the time of application and who intends to return there at the end of study Any student who is a citizen of a Chevening-eligible country at the time of application and who intends to return there at the end of the period of study. You must have achieved a minimum of an upper second-class Honours degree in the UK (or equivalent) You must have achieved the minimum Chevening English language requirement - minimum IELTS (Academic) 6.5 with minimum 5.5 in each component or equivalent Have completed at least two years' work experience before applying.

The Chevening Scholarship is funded by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) and BU. Application and selection is managed by the FCO. The eligibility criteria above is a provided as a guideline only - please refer to the Chevening Scholarship website for details. The deadlines are country specific, but the application window is usually August each year for September entry in the following year

Fees coverage

100% of fees covered

Once

A tuition fee waiver plus other allowances

30 August 2021

Undergraduate,Postgraduate

The BU Sport Scholarship is available to high-level sporting athletes coming to study at either undergraduate or postgraduate level at BU. The scholarship is designed to provide you with the funding you need to develop your sporting abilities and take them to the next level. You can apply for up to £5,000 of funding and put this money towards coaching, equipment, competition entry fees, travel expenses or/or support services. You must demonstrate excellence in your chosen sport, and be part of a Regional, National and/or International squad and compete at that level. Athletes receiving a scholarship will ideally represent BU in the BUCS programme (League and Individual), as well as themselves and/or their club at regional, national or international level. Individual athletes will also need to be competitive with top performers within the BUCS programme. If you are awarded a scholarship, you will need to meet with the Sports Performance Manager to assess how the funds will help you throughout the year, commit to attending 75% of training sessions, represent BU in sporting competitions where possible to raise the profile of SportBU’s activities and to be featured in marketing materials. As part of your application for a BU Sport Scholarship, you will have to attend our trial process and be assessed by our coach. You must ensure your application is supported by a reference from a High-Performance Coach or National Governing Body coach/ If you are applying for a sport that sits outside our performance BUCS programme, you will need to ensure that two references are sent alongside your application

31 August if your course starts in September and 30 November if your course starts in January.

Bursary

51,527 - 5,15,269

Per year

£500 to £5,000

30 August 2021, 30 November 2021

Undergraduate,Postgraduate

You must be able to demonstrate that you are a talented musician or vocalist, and that you have been involved in ensemble activity. As part of your application, you will need to source two references. Referees can include your Director of Music, music teacher, instrumental/vocal coach, ensemble conductor etc, or any other person qualified to write about your musical abilities. They need to complete and submit the online reference form. Scholarships will be awarded for the first year of study and may be continued for subsequent years of study providing you continue to meet the criteria. For the award you’ll need to have reached Grade 8 of the Associated Board, Trinity or LCM, or equivalent, in your main instrument or voice. In addition, you need to show you have an academic grounding in music, and have passed A-level (C or above) in the subject or have obtained Grade 8 theory. In exceptional circumstances, and depending on the availability of funds, we may consider applications from those with ABRSM/Trinity Grade 6 or above. In your application, you need to demonstrate how you wish to develop musically, as well as academically. If you are shortlisted, you’ll be invited for an audition and will find out whether you’ve won a scholarship within two weeks. Your award will not be formally approved until you hold an unconditional firm offer (UF). You’ll be expected to contribute to musical life at the university by performing in concerts and participating in at least one university ensemble.

31 August if your course starts in September and 30 November if your course starts in January. Late applications may be considered if there are funds remaining

Bursary

61,832

Per year

31 August 2021, 30 November 2021

Postgraduate

Eligibility: Any applicant for a full-time undergraduate or postgraduate course at BU; You must be able to demonstrate that you are a talented musician or vocalist, and that you have been involved in ensemble activity. For the award you’ll need to have reached Grade 8 of the Associated Board, Trinity or LCM, or equivalent, in your main instrument or voice. In addition, you need to show you have an academic grounding in music and have passed A-level (C or above) in the subject or have obtained Grade 8 theory. In exceptional circumstances, and depending on the availability of funds, we may consider applications from those with ABRSM/Trinity Grade 6 or above.

31 August if your course starts in September and 30 November if your course starts in January. Late applications may be considered if there are funds remaining.

Bursary

61,832

Per year

This amounts to approximately £600 per year for January 2021, September 2021 and January 2022 entry.

31 August 2021, 30 November 2021

Postgraduate

Any international student applying for a full-time taught Master's degree at BU who is a citizen of a Chevening-eligible country at the time of application and who intends to return there at the end of the period of study You must hold an undergraduate degree that is equivalent to at least an upper-second class Honours degree in the UK Have achieved the minimum Chevening English language requirement - minimum IELTS (Academic) 6.5 with minimum 5.5 in each component or equivalent Have completed at least two years' work experience before applying.

Apply online - the deadlines are country specific but the application window is usually August each year for September entry in the following year The deadlines are country specific but the application window is usually August each year for September entry in the following year

Fees coverage

Varies

Once

A tuition fee waiver plus other allowances

Postgraduate

Any international applicant (for fee purposes) applying for a full-time undergraduate course at BU (that is not funded by the NHS) and who achieves equivalent to ABB or above at A-level (see equivalences chart, https://www.bournemouth.ac.uk/sites/default/files/asset/document/ug-aes-equivalencies-os-2021-22-v2.pdf)

You will automatically be considered for this award if you meet the criteria.

Bursary

Once

£2,500 (tuition fee reduction)

Postgraduate

For courses starting in January 2021, September 2021 and January 2022. Scholarships cannot be deferred. Any international applicant for a full-time taught postgraduate course or Master's by research at BU You must have achieved a minimum of an upper second-class Honours degree (or international equivalent grades - see below), or a CPE with a merit profile Applicants for the Graduate Diploma in Law (CPE) and Legal Practice Course (LPC) are eligible for this award.

Automatically awarded

Bursary

3,60,688

Once

Postgraduate

Eligibility: Any international applicant for a full-time taught postgraduate course or Master's by research at BU; You must have achieved a minimum of an upper second-class Honours degree (or international equivalent grades - see below), or a CPE with a merit profile; Applicants for the Graduate Diploma in Law (CPE) and Legal Practice Course (LPC) are eligible for this award. Exclusions: If you are applying for a Postgraduate Diploma, distance learning course or certain courses delivered by the Faculty of Health & Social Sciences, you will not be eligible for this award. You can receive this scholarship alongside a Sports or Music scholarship but cannot receive any other academic award.

You will automatically be considered for this award if you meet the criteria.

Bursary

3,60,688

Per year

Value: £3,500 (tuition fee reduction)