Bursaries and scholarships

This bursary is available to all new full time entry students paying the maximum level variable rate home fee of £3375who also qualify for student support from Student Finance England.  

The bursary will be payable for a maximum of three years and is dependent on successful progression each year of your programme. It will not be paid during any industrial placement years.

To be eligible you will need to qualify for the Maintenance or Special Support Grant. These are grants that you can apply for when you make an application for your student loan for tuition fees and maintenance costs, referred to collectively as, Student Support from Student Finance England.

If you are over the age of 25 on the 1st of September of the year of entry your rate of award will be higher, see the table below for details.

The Mandatory Bursary is not available for Foundation degree, HND other ‘sub-degree’ programmes and at the majority of Partner Colleges where the fee is below the maximum variable charge.

Amount of Bursary

This table shows the level of bursary payable subject to household income:

In most cases, you do not need to apply to the university for this bursary. Most students will be automatically identified by Student Finance England as meeting the eligibility criteria.

If you have opted not to take the tuition fee loan element of your student support and have therefore paid your fees directly to the university, you will NOT be automatically identified as eligible for a bursary and will need to contact the Funds, Awards and Bursaries Team directly to request the award.

You must meet all other relevant criteria and have paid your tuition fees in full. Payment of this award will be made from February each applicable year by Student Finance England to your nominated bank account (the one your maintenance loan and grant will be paid to).

A 10 per cent fee discount is available to all students who progress to a non-government/research funded postgraduate programme at the university having completed either an undergraduate degree programme, a certain short course programmes or an exchange programme, at one of the university’s main campuses, Partner, Network or Collaborative colleges. The discount is applicable to the fee due after any other allowances have been deducted.

How to apply

You are required to request this bursary during registration. The university will verify your eligibility via our records system where possible. You may be required to produce the original qualification where this is not possible.

This bursary provides financial support to students entering higher education direct from local authority care. The student must have been in the care of the Local Authority for a minimum of 52 consecutive weeks immediately prior to beginning a programme of study. The bursary is available to UK students who on the 1st of September in the year of entry are 24 and under. Applicants must be studying full-time undergraduate programmes at one of the university’s campuses (Avery Hill, Greenwich or Medway) or at one of the university’s partner colleges and qualify for the maximum level of government means tested maintenance of special support grant.

The bursary of £1,000 per year is payable for a maximum of three years. Payment in subsequent years is dependent on satisfactory progression and payment in a placement year is dependent on the placement being unpaid. In addition to the annual award, students will receive £100 in their final year towards the costs of attendance at the graduation ceremony.

A 10% tuition fee discount is available to home students that achieve a first upon completion of an undergraduate degree and continue their study to postgraduate level. To be eligible, students must have completed their three or four year degree programme on one of our main campuses or at one of our partner colleges and have paid the variable rate tuition fees for the entire degree programme.

The scholarship is not available to government/research funded and PGCE programmes.

This scholarship can be awarded in addition to the Alumni Progression Bursary and the 5% prompt payment discount.

How to apply

You are required to request this bursary during registration. The university will verify your eligibility via our records system.

10 scholarships of £525 each are available to students who progress from a University of Greenwich programme at one of our partner colleges directly to the final year of an honours degree programme at one of our campuses (Avery Hill, Greenwich or Medway). The applicant must have achieved to a high standard at the college.

The scholarship will be awarded to 10 high-achieving students. Awards will be made to the highest 10 applications with a Grade Point Average of a minimum of 70%. Applications for this award must be received by the Funds, Awards and Bursaries team by the last Friday in January to be considered. Applications received after this time will not be considered.

How to apply

To apply, complete an online application form below.

Full time students paying the maximum variable tuition fee who receive the Mandatory Bursary detailed above who progress from year 1 to year 2 of study will receive a Progression Bursary payable in year 2 of study only. The award will be for £150.

When we say progression we mean that you have passed 120 credits and completed all last items of assessment at the first attempt. If you are awarded this bursary it will be in addition to the Mandatory Bursary and paid at the same time into your nominated bank account (the one your loan and grant is paid in to).

You do not need to apply for this award. The university will be notified by Student Finance England of those individuals that have ‘Consented to Share’ that meet the criteria.

This scholarship of £525 per year for a maximum of three years (years 2 and 3 dependent on satisfactory progress), is available to full-time home undergraduate students on honours degree programmes, paying the maximum variable fees. On entry to the university, you must have achieved a UCAS tariff score of at least 350 points from A-levels or equivalent qualifications (not including AS-level, key/core skills or passport points.) The score can have been achieved at any time but must have been achieved within two consecutive years.

The UCAS Scholarship is not available to students on placement, HND, foundation degree, Initial Teacher Training or NHS-funded programmes, where alternative schemes apply.

Ascertain your tariff score.

How to apply

To apply, complete an online application form  and follow the instructions on the form to send a copy of the scoring qualifications results certificates to the university.

Payment of this award will be made in February each applicable year by Student Finance England to your nominated bank account (the one your maintenance loan and grant will be paid to).

Established in memory of former Deputy Vice-Chancellor Mr. John McWilliam this scholarship assists students studying specified programmes of study, within the School of Architecture & Construction.

Each recipient, of five selected annually, will be able to use the scholarship of £1500 to fund a variety of educational costs not necessarily met by any other grant, award or scholarship including the opportunity to travel oversees as part of their programme of study. Scholarships are available for one year only and can only be received by each recipient once during their studies.

Applicants must be entering the first year, be full-time UK home students, studying a specified programme on one of the university’s campuses (Avery Hill, Greenwich or Medway).

Additionally, priority will be given to applicants that have been resident for a minimum of three years in the one of the boroughs surrounding the university campuses; these include the London Borough’s of Bexley, Greenwich, Lewisham and the Medway Towns area. The successful recipients will be required to write a report at the end of the academic year detailing their progress.

Application process

Eligible students will be invited to apply by invite only.

Mrs Kathleen Jones was a former principal of Avery Hill College between 1960 and 1981. She was principal at a time of great change for the education sector and had numerous successes at the college, including keeping the college an independent teacher training institute while there were significant education institution closures. Sadly, Mrs Jones passed away before she could see the benefit her personal donation will make.

How to apply

The scholarship will financially assist 5 students from each year for a limited period, studying with the School of Education. The award is of £2,000 per academic year for a period of three years (payment in year three is dependent on successful progression). The scholarship is available to UK full-time undergraduate students studying on certain programmes within the School of Education. Applicants are required to have successfully passed year 1 and now be studying on year 2 of their three year degree programme.

Application process

Students studying on eligible programmes will be directly invited to apply.

A 10 per cent fee discount is available to all students who progress to a non-government/research funded postgraduate programme at the university having completed either an undergraduate degree programme, a certain short course programmes or an exchange programme, at one of the university’s main campuses, Partner, Network or Collaborative colleges. The discount is applicable to the fee due after any other allowances have been deducted.

How to apply

You are required to request this bursary during registration. The university will verify your eligibility via our records system where possible. You may be required to produce the original qualification where this is not possible.

This £1,000 bursary is available to full-time and part-time undergraduate and postgraduate students who are serving in the Gurkha military or are former Gurkha military personnel. Immediate family members may also apply.

How to apply

To apply, complete an application form below and return it to Student Finance along with supporting military documentation.

The University of Greenwich automatically awards scholarships of £1,000 to students from certain eligible countries studying full time programmes that last for at least one academic year.

This Scholarship is not applicable to certain programmes within the School of Humanities & Social Sciences. Applicants should refer to the university’s International Fees leaflet for clarification. The scholarship is not available for part-time study or for direct entry to elements of postgraduate study where the full programme fee is not payable.

The eligible countries for 2011/12 are:

Students who commenced study in previous sessions should contact the International Office if they have any queries regarding eligibility.

How to apply 

You do not need to apply for this scholarship. The university will award scholarships automatically to qualifying students.

The university awards scholarships of up to £1,000 to students who have completed an approved programme at one of the university’s partner or link institutions in China and have progressed to an eligible programme at the university.

You do not need to apply for this scholarship. The university will award scholarships automatically to qualifying students.

This cash bursary of £1,000pa (payable in two £500 instalments) is awarded for a maximum of three years and is available to all students at the university who join the University of Greenwich Choir.

The bursary is awarded in memory of Dr David Fussey, the late Vice-Chancellor of the University of Greenwich, who gained great enjoyment from singing in choirs. If you have choral experience and pass the audition to join the choir, you may apply.

The choral exhibitioner must remain an active member of the choir, attend all rehearsals and give full support to the university’s Music Director. In the second year, the choral exhibitioner, in conjunction with the Music Director, is responsible for publicity and general administrative tasks for the choir. The closing date for applications each year is 30 September.

Bursaries are available to students studying at the University of Greenwich or studying University of Greenwich programmes at one of its partner colleges. Students must have experience of playing rugby union to an appropriate level, with a minimum standard of County 18s group or a senior level of rugby, the equivalent to London South East 2 or above.

Bursaries are offered on an annual basis dependent on the student’s satisfactory performance and progress, a commitment to the Gravesend club and continued registration at the university.

Madame Martina Österberg was a pioneer of physical education for women until her death in 1915. She founded the Bergman Österberg Physical Training College at Dartford, which until recently formed part of the university.

The furtherance of education was extremely important to Madame Österberg, and awards in her memory are available to all registered students of the University of Greenwich and its partner colleges. Applications can be made for additional educational experiences that are not directly associated with a student’s current programme of study.

Further information and an application forms are available from campus Student Centres or you can apply below.

This scheme is for all final year level 2 and 3 undergraduate students who are judged by a board of examiners to have demonstrated outstanding achievement during their programmes of study at the university or one of its partner colleges. Recipients of this award will be presented with a medal, certificate and £100.

You do not need to apply for these awards. The university will select the recipients at the Board of Examiners. Where possible, awards will be made at the university’s graduation ceremony.

The Royal Navy Crown charity, Greenwich Hospital, are pleased to offer awards to assist students studying at the University of Greenwich. The scheme aims to provide support to students who are serving or former members of the Royal Navy or Royal Marines or their sons or daughters. Navy and marine personnel must have a minimum of three years’ service.

The bursary aims to assist eligible students with educational costs by making awards of up to £3,000 per academic year for a maximum of four years. Payment in subsequent years is dependent upon satisfactory academic progress; payment during a placement (sandwich) year is dependent on the placement being unpaid.

The Foundation provides bursaries, to permanent residents of the London boroughs of Greenwich and Lewisham. Applicants must have lived in the borough for a minimum of three years, be under 25 and have a family residual income in the region of £25,000 a year.

The Foundation is awarded for one academic session only. Students that continue to meet the eligibility criteria may apply each year for further awards. Payments for successful applicants are made following assessment at any point throughout the academic year. The university will endeavour to assess applications and make payment within 4 weeks.

Bursaries can be used for travel, equipment, tuition fees, university excursions and general living expenses. UK full-time and part-time undergraduate and postgraduate students are eligible to apply.

Robert Holman was born in 1949 and died from cancer aged only 56 in 2005. The Trust was established by his family in his memory.

Rob was brought up and went to school in south London and returned to live there with his family when he began to work in London after university.  Rob was a Chartered Accountant.   He undertook training and qualified straight from school but chose to go on and study at university, gaining a degree in economics from the University of East Anglia. He had a very successful career, ending up being a partner in Ernst and Young.  He enjoyed his job and was committed to helping those who worked for him to further their careers.  Because of his experience as a mature student he was also a supporter of higher education.  For all these reasons his family felt that a bursary offered for subjects he was familiar with in an area of London he knew well would be a fitting way to honour his name.

About the bursary

The Robert Holman bursary will provide financial support to full-time or part-time undergraduate students enrolled in a Finance or Financial Management programme in the Business School. One £1,000 bursary will be awarded each year. 

Eligible recipients must be a second or third year student living within the London boroughs of Greenwich, Lewisham or Southwark.

The bursary will assist students experiencing demonstrable financial difficulty who have shown commitment to their programme and have demonstrated the ability to complete their chosen programme of study.

How to apply

Students studying on eligible programmes will be directly invited to apply.