Scholarships at Bournemouth University

Postgraduate

•Any international applicant for a full-time taught postgraduate course within the Faculty of Media & Communication •You must hold a minimum of a UK upper second-class Honours (2i) degree (or overseas equivalent)

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Fees coverage

50% of fees covered

Once

31 May 2020

Postgraduate

•Any applicant for a full-time postgraduate degree in the Faculty of Science & Technology who qualifies as ‘overseas’ for fee purposes •You must hold a minimum of a UK upper second-class Honours (2i) degree (or an overseas equivalent).

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Fees coverage

50% of fees covered

Once

31 May 2020

Postgraduate

•Any applicant for a Faculty of Health & Social Science's postgraduate course who qualifies as ‘overseas’ and EU for fee purposes •You will need to have a minimum of an upper second-class Honours degree (2i) or equivalent.

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Fees coverage

50% of fees covered

Once

31 May 2020

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

46,310 - 4,63,102

Per year

£500 to £5,000

31 August 2020, 30 November 2020

Undergraduate,Postgraduate

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

55,572

Per year

Music scholars receive free tuition and other benefits in kind, such as examination fees and assistance with buying music. This amounts to approximately £600 per year for September 2020 and January 2021 entry

31 August 2020, 30 November 2020

Postgraduate

Eligibility Any international applicant for a full-time taught postgraduate course with the Faculty of Management You must have achieved a minimum of a UK upper second-class Honours (2:1) degree (or overseas equivalent) that is relevant to your postgraduate study. Exclusions Applicants for Postgraduate Diplomas are not eligible for this award You cannot be in receipt of any other BU scholarships. Scholarship is awarded in your first year only, unless stated otherwise.

18 November if your course starts in January and 31 May if your course starts in September.

Fees coverage

50% of fees covered

Per year

This scholarship offers a 50% reduction in tuition fees for students applying for a full-time Master's degree within the Faculty of Management.

31 May 2020, 18 November 2020

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), 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. The Postgraduate Academic Excellence Scholarship for international students is designed to recognise outstanding academic achievement. 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. Scholarships are offered subject to funding and availability. Scholarship is awarded in your first year only, unless stated otherwise.

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

Fees coverage

Varies

Once

£3,500 (tuition fee reduction)

Undergraduate

•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 AAA or above at A-level .

Automatically awarded

Bursary

2,31,551

Once