Donor funded scholarships and bursaries
Donor-funded scholarships and bursaries are generously funded by our donor community, which consist of our alumni, friends and industry partners. They are designed to alleviate financial pressures of studying at university and help support our students progress, whether that is buying a new laptop or covering a field trip. They also open the door to additional networking, mentoring, support and guidance. Securing a scholarship is not only a non-repayable award for our students, but a moment of recognition and a vote of confidence that we believe in their ability and potential.
'I'd like to say a massive heartfelt thanks to the Gittins scholarship for their continued support and recognition as a male student Mental Health Nurse. The additional funding has helped us spend some very important quality time together as a family this year, and those memories are priceless!" – Lee, Gittins Family Charitable Trust (Nursing) Scholar
The difference you can make
We are always looking to establish scholarships, bursaries, prizes to support students from, widening participation backgrounds and across all fields of study.
''The Mason family are proud to support the Gerry Mason Scholarship bursary, supporting over 50 students to date. Our partnership with University of Salford is delivering real change by attracting new talent to technical sectors and developing the next generation of engineers, as well as helping those from underprivileged background achieve their dream in STEM. I am proud to be continuing my father’s legacy.'' Ged Mason, CEO of Morson International
If you are a friend, alumni, industry partner, charitable trust/foundation and would like to find out about establishing your a Scholarship Programme, you can contact either:
- Nic Whyley, Senior Philanthropy Manager n.whyley@salford.ac.uk
- Hannah Whitehurst, Philanthropy Manager (Major Gifts) h.c.whitehurst@salford.ac.uk
Donor-Funded Scholarships for 2025-26
All donor-funded scholarships are available exclusively to full-time students who pay home fees. For details on additional financial support for your studies, please visit our Fees and Funding page.
Applying is easy
Simply complete the quick application form provided under each scholarship listing. Below, you’ll find detailed information about scholarships available to both undergraduate and postgraduate students, including eligibility criteria.
Live scholarships
Live Donor-Funded Scholarships are available below.
Application guidance
To ensure your application is as strong as possible, please note the following:
- Quality review: All applications will be reviewed for grammar, punctuation, and overall quality. Please take time to proofread and ensure your submission is clear, well-structured, and professionally presented.
- Engagement criteria: Attendance and active engagement with lectures, seminars and Blackboard will be taken into account when deciding which applications to put forward to the scholarship panel. Consistent participation reflects commitment and will strengthen your application.
- Use of AI tools: While AI tools (such as grammar checkers or writing assistants) may be used to support your application, the final submission must reflect your own work and voice. Over-reliance on AI-generated content may weaken the authenticity of your application.
If you have any questions or need support with your application, please don’t hesitate to reach out to supporters@salford.ac.uk.
Applicable to all schools
AJ Product Scholarship
At AJ Products, they focus on innovation, efficiency and ergonomics. Their workplace furniture and equipment is designed to make people’s everyday life at work a little easier. They are committed to supporting the next generation of talent so they're offering a £1,000 to the student that comes up with the best idea for the workplace of the future!
Entries must be submitted via email to scholarships@ajproducts.co.uk. The deadline to apply is 31 December 2025.
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£1,000 | January 2026 |
Santander Scholarship
Apply now for a £5,000 Santander Scholarship We’ve partnered with Santander Universities to offer two £5,000 scholarships to support our students during the 2025/26 academic year. This scholarship is designed to help with education-related costs – from tuition fees and course materials to accommodation and career development.
Apply here by 19 February 2026.
Bonus points
Through Santander Open Academy, you can get access to free on-demand courses and programmes from top global institutions to help you build skills for your studies and future career.
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