Scholarships at Buckinghamshire New University

Buckinghamshire New University is committed to supporting Asylum Seekers and providing them with opportunities to make the most of their new lives. We will be offering at least one scholarship per year.

Eligibility

• Application Registration Card (ARC) or Letter from Home Office confirming your Asylum Seeker status (under-1951 UN Convention).

• Be ineligible to access funding from the Student Loan Company due to your immigration status.

• Not already hold an undergraduate or postgraduate qualification.

• You have a conditional or unconditional offer from Buckinghamshire New University.

• You must be getting enrolled onto a full-time undergraduate, postgraduate or foundation course in one of our campuses High Wycombe, Uxbridge or Aylesbury campuses.

The scholarship will cover

• The cost of all course tuition fees.

• Maintenance allowance for the duration of the course paid on intervals through the duration of the course £10,000 per academic year.

• Accommodation for the duration of the course of study in University Halls of Residence.

• Free gym membership.

• Access to BNU New Usage scheme.

Buckinghamshire New University is committed to supporting refugees and providing them with opportunities to make the most of their new lives. Will be offering at least one scholarship per year. 

Eligibility

For us to consider your application for our Refugee Scholarship you must:

• Provide Evidence of your Biometric Residence Permit (BPR Card) and Share Code showing your immigration status as either a Group 1, Group 2, Humanitarian Protection, Leave to remain or Stateless Leave.

• Be ineligible to access funding from the Student Loan

• Not already hold an undergraduate or postgraduate qualification. 

• You have a conditional or unconditional offer from Buckinghamshire New University.

• You must be getting enrolled onto a full-time undergraduate or foundation course in one of our campuses High Wycombe, Uxbridge or Aylesbury campuses. 

The scholarship will cover

• The cost of all course tuition fees.

• Maintenance allowance for the duration of the course on intervals through the duration of the course £2600 per academic year

• Accommodation for the duration of the course of study in University Halls of Residence.

• Free gym membership.

We understand that you may face additional challenges and we’re here to support you every step of the way.

New Students

If you’re a self-funded International Student paying overseas fees for undergraduate study, you may qualify for a scholarship of £1,500 on your first year of study with us.

If you’re a self-funded International Student paying overseas fees for postgraduate study, you may qualify for a scholarship of £3,000 on your first year of study with us.

If you’re a self-funded International Student paying overseas fees for International MBA, MSc Cyber Security or LLM Law, you may qualify for a scholarship of £5,000 on your first year of study with us.

Applicants must hold an offer from Buckinghamshire New University for a full-time taught degree programme September 2024.

You do not need to complete an application form to be considered for this scholarship.

Continuing Students

If you’re a self-funded International Student paying overseas fees, and have enrolled at BNU you may qualify for a scholarship of up to £5,000.

£1,500 when you enrol, £1,500 upon successful progression to level 5 (year 2) and £2,000 when you successfully progress to Level 6 (Year 3).

This scholarship is also available Year 1 Foundation Year students progressing to level 4, and to students continuing on to Level 5 (Year 2) and Level 6 (Year 3).

The important information - Terms and Conditions

• One off fee reduction of £1,500, £3,000 or £5,000 available to all applicants paying overseas fees on their first year of study

• Applicants must be self-funded.

• Programme of study must be at least one year in duration.

• The tuition fee charged must be at least £15,000.

• This scholarship cannot be used in conjunction with another scholarship or bursary offered by Buckinghamshire New University.

• The scholarship for continuing students is split as follows: £1,500 scholarship at enrolment (Level 4 - Year 1), £1,500 scholarship for students progressing to level 5 (Year 2), and £2,000 for students progressing to level 6 (Year 3) - this is available for new students who started their courses from September 2024.

• The continuation scholarship is subject to satisfactory attendance and successful progression on the course, from the previous level of study.