Donor Funded Scholarships and Bursaries

The donor-funded scholarships and bursaries are generously funded by our donor community, which consist of our alumni, friends, and industry partners. They offer a financial lifeline to those who need it most. 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 Taylor, 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 Salford University 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, contact our Development Officer, Hannah Fox.

Scholarships and Bursaries for 2023/24

Applications are now open for scholarships and bursaries for 2023/24 academic year. It is easy to apply with our quick and simple application form.

This year the Development Team have secured at least 30 scholarships and bursaries so far.

Below, you will find more information and what is available to undergraduate and postgraduate students, including the eligibility criteria.

Applications will close on Sunday 8 October. Any applications received after this date will not be reviewed.

If you are a University of Salford student, please note that applications open at various points of the academic year and you will be notified via our internal channels, including Blackboard and the Student Hub. To find out more about additional financial support for your studies, please visit Fees and Funding.

School of Science, Engineering and Environment

Al Habeeb Scholarship

The scholarship is thanks to Mohammed Habeebullah OBE JP, CEO and Trustee of the Al Habeeb Foundation, a charitable trust that provides for the less privileged members of society.

This programme will be delivered in partnership with Bury College, and will be awarded to one student who progresses onto a Level 5 programme at the University, once they successfully complete the HNC in Applied Sciences or the HNC in Digital Technologies at the College.

If you are interested in applying for this scholarship, apply using the Chemistry or Biology Scholarship Application form.

Eligibility criteria	Value of award	Start date
From a low income background – a household income of £25,000 or less per annum. Application to study a Chemistry, or Biology related degree or Games Design and Production at Salford, depending on the HNC pathway.	£9,000 over three academic years	Autumn 2023

David Tupman Engineering Scholarship

Salford alumnus and former Vice President of Apple, David Tupman, has generously funded this scholarship.

There is one scholarship available for a Level 4 (Year 1), undergraduate student completing a degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering.

If you are interested in applying for this scholarship, apply using the Engineering Scholarship Application form.

Eligibility criteria	Value of award	Start date
Female student – our data shows that we have a low representation of female students in this subject area, so this scholarship has been designed to help increase the number of women in STEM-related fields. From a low income background – a household income of £25,000 or less per annum. Your permanent home address must be located in the North West of England. Have at least 112 UCAS points or equivalent.	£10,000 over three academic years	Autumn 2023

Gittins Family Trust Scholarships

The Gittins Family Trust, a charitable trust of a Salford alumnus, have funded this scholarship.

There are three scholarships available for Level 4 (Year 1), undergraduate students completing a degree in the following programmes:

If you are interested in applying for this scholarship, apply using the Engineering Scholarship Application form.

Eligibility criteria	Value of award	Start date
Female student – our data shows that we have a low representation of female students in this subject area, so this scholarship has been designed to help increase the number of women in STEM-related fields. From a low income background – a household income of £30,000 or less per annum.	£3,000 over three academic years	Autumn 2023

Hg Access to Tech Scholarships

Hg is Europe’s largest investor in software and technology, with an investment portfolio of 40 businesses across Europe and North America, a collective value of over $70bn and around 50,000 employees.

Hg is passionate about talent and skills within the tech industry, and is supporting this scholarship, principally initiated and funded by Hg’s Executive Chairman and Senior Partner, Nic Humphries, who is also a Salford alumnus.

There are three scholarships available for Level 4 (Year 1), undergraduate students completing a degree in a STEM course - Science, Technology (Computing), Mathematics or Engineering related programmes.

If you are interested in applying for this scholarship, apply using the STEM Scholarship Application form.

Eligibility criteria	Value of award	Start date
From a low income background – a household income of £35,000 or less per annum.	£9,000 over three academic years	Autumn 2023

Barratt Developments Sustainable Housing Scholarships

Barratt Developments Plc is one of the UKs largest housebuilding companies, with over 12,000 houses completed in 2020.

It has three different housebuilding brands:

Barratt Homes
David Wilson Homes
Barratt London

They are also the headline partner of Friends of Energy House 2.0.

There are five scholarships available for Level 4 (Year 1), undergraduate students, three will be awarded to BSc Building Surveying and two will be awarded to BSc Architectural Engineering.

To apply for the BSc Building Surveying apply using the Building Surveying Scholarship Application form.

To apply for the BSc Architectural Engineering apply using the Engineering Scholarship Application form.

Eligibility criteria	Value of award	Start date
From a low income background – a household income of £30,000 or less per annum.	£3,000 over the first year of academic study	Autumn 2023

Landsec Scholarship

Landsec, operates as a real estate investment trust that is engaged in the ownership, development, and management of commercial properties primarily in the United Kingdom. The company was incorporated in 1955. They provide property services to more than 2,500 private and public sector clients. Using its knowledge, experience and scale, it develops and manages the highest quality office, retail and residential space.

There is one scholarship available for Level 4 (Year 1) undergraduate student studying Real Estate Development and Management.

If you are interested in applying for this scholarship, apply using the Real Estate Development and Management Scholarship Application form.

Eligibility criteria	Value of award	Start date
Attended a state run school between the ages of 11-16. They had been eligible for free school meals at any time during school years. The occupation of their main household earner to have been a technical or craft occupation, a routine, semi-routine manual or service occupation, or long-term unemployed.	£30,000 over three academic years	Autumn 2023

Steve Pearce Biochemistry Scholarship

Salford alumnus and Founder and CEO of Omega Ingredients Ltd, Steve Pearce, is generously funding this scholarship.

There is one scholarship available for a Level 4 (Year 1), undergraduate student completing a degree in Biochemistry or Biochemistry with Studies in the USA.

If you are interested in applying for this scholarship, apply using the Biochemistry Scholarship Application form.

Eligibility criteria	Value of award	Start date
From a low income background – a household income of £30,000 or less per annum.	£9,000 over three academic years, plus £5,000 support during an industry placement year	Autumn 2023

The Roysia Foundation Bursaries

The bursaries are funded by The Roysia Foundation, a charitable organisation which focuses on providing educational opportunities to those from underprivileged sections of the community.

There are three bursaries available for all years of study for undergraduate students, completing a degree in a STEM related course - Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics related programmes.

If you are interested in applying for this scholarship, apply using the STEM Scholarship Application form.

Eligibility criteria	Value of award	Start date
From a low income background – a household income of £25,000 or less per annum..	£1,000 over one academic year	Autumn 2023

Temporary Works Forum (TWf) Scholarship

The Temporary Works forum (TWf) is an organisation which works within the temporary works industry and charitably gifted this scholarship to support students with specific research interests.

There are three scholarships available for Level 5 (Year 2), undergraduate students completing a Civil Engineering degree, with an interest in learning more about temporary works in the construction industry.

If you are interested in applying for this scholarship, apply using the Engineering Scholarship Application form.

Eligibility criteria	Value of award	Start date
From a low income background – a household income of £30,000 or less per annum. An interest in temporary works and conducting research in this area.	£5,000 over two academic years	Autumn 2023

RSK Scholarships (Postgraduate)

RSK Group were founded in 1989 and now have more than 12,000 employees. Guided by their nine principles, and with a commitment to health and safety, RSK provides end-to-end, bespoke solutions to a vast array of challenges. They strive to be a world leader in the field of environmental science, research, engineering and technical services.

There are three scholarships available for postgraduate students completing a M Sc Sustainable Buildings degree.

If you are interested in applying for this scholarship, apply using the Sustainable Buildings Scholarship Application form.

Eligibility criteria	Value of award	Start date
Home student and studying full-time	£3,333 over one of academic year	Autumn 2023

GHD Foundation Scholarship

GHD Foundation opened its doors in 1928. Its employees have made a difference in their local communities and built strong local relationships. They have always favoured causes that deliver tangible results because they are about getting stuff done. They learned that there are many groups desperately under-represented in STEAM disciplines because they face barriers to access, particularly women and girls, first peoples, regional and remote communities and those experiencing economic disadvantage. As GHD is a design, engineering and scientific organisation it made sense that this could be a good GHD Foundation focus area.

There is one scholarship available for Level 4 (Year 1), undergraduate students completing a degree in a STEAM course - Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts or Mathematics.

If you are interested in applying for this scholarship, apply using the STEM Scholarship Application form.

Eligibility criteria	Value of award	Start date
From a low income background – a household income of £30,000 or less per annum. First-in-family to attend University. Students from ethnic minority background.	£10,000 over three academic years	Autumn 2023

School of Arts, Media and Creative Technology

Al Habeeb Scholarship

The scholarship is thanks to Mohammed Habeebullah OBE JP, CEO and Trustee of the Al Habeeb Foundation, a charitable trust that provides for the less privileged members of society.

If you are interested in applying for this scholarship, apply using the Games Design and Production Scholarship Application form.

Eligibility criteria	Value of award	Start date
From a low income background – a household income of £25,000 or less per annum. Application to study a Chemistry, or Biology related degree or Games Design and Production at Salford, depending on the HNC pathway.	£9,000 over three academic years	September 2023

GHD Foundation Scholarship

There is one scholarship available for Level 4 (Year 1), undergraduate students completing a degree in a STEAM course - Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts or Mathematics.

If you are interested in applying for this scholarship, apply using the STEAM Scholarship form.

Eligibility criteria	Value of award	Start date
From a low income background – a household income of £30,000 or less per annum. First-in-family to attend University. Female students (especially within STEAM and the Built Environment) Students from ethnic minority background	£10,000 over three academic years	Autumn 2023

School of Health and Society

The Gittins Family Trust Scholarship

The Gittins Family Trust, a charitable trust of a Salford alumnus, have funded this Scholarship.

There are three scholarships available for Level 4 (Year 1), undergraduate students completing a degree nursing in one of the following programmes:

If you are interested in applying for this scholarship, apply using the Nursing Scholarship Application form.

Eligibility criteria	Value of award	Start date
Male student – Our data shows that we have a low representation of male students in this subject area, so this Scholarship has been designed to help increase the number of men in nursing. From a low income background – a household income of £30,000 or less per annum.	£3,000 over three academic years	Autumn 2023

University-wide

Believe Grants

The Believe Grants are for care leaver, Level 4 (Year 1) undergraduate students, and generously funded by the donations from donors of the University who selected this priority area.

Eligibility criteria	Value of award	Start date
Care leaver - generally someone who has been in the care of their local authority for a period of 13 weeks or more around their 16th birthday. You could have been in foster care or living in residential accommodation (find out more in our care experienced section).	£3,000 over three academic years	Autumn 2023

Santander Universities 2022 - 2025

Santander Universities Global Division has worked in higher education since 1997, with a network that spans over 70 UK universities and over 1,000 academic institutions in 20 different countries.

The University of Salford has an established partnership with Santander Universities and recently entered a new Agreement in 2022 to support:

Education: At least one University of Salford undergraduate student will receive a scholarship to support them over three academic years.
Employability: Funding to support internships and industry placements.
Entrepreneurship: Awards for start-ups in our Launch Incubator Programme.

Please note that all opportunities for Santander Universities funding will be communicated with students throughout the academic year via internal channels, including the Student Hub.

Santander Universities also have several initiatives running every year, please sign up to BECAS Santander for more information.

FAQs

Who can apply for a scholarship and bursary?

Anyone can apply for a scholarship and bursary as long as they hit the eligibility criteria highlighted under each scholarship and application form.

What is a scholarship and/or bursary?

Our scholarships are cash, not tuition fee scholarships. They are designed to help with the cost of living and to support your studies, e.g., utilities, travel costs, equipment needed etc. Payments are made on a one-off basis or through instalments. A bursary is the same but are a one-off payment only.

How do I apply?

You can apply through the quick and simple application form under each scholarship above.

What is the deadline for applying for a Scholarship?

To apply for a scholarship for the 2023/24 academic year, the deadline is Sunday 8 October. Please note, other scholarships and bursaries may be available during later stages of the academic year. You will be notified of this via our internal channels, including Blackboard and the Student Hub.

How will I know if I am successful?

A member of the allocation panel will let students know if they are successful with the scholarship application.

Who do I contact if I have a query about my scholarship?

If you have any questions about a scholarship you want to apply for or are on a current scholarship, please email our Donor Engagement Officer, e.lawton2@salford.ac.uk or supporters@salford.ac.uk

What are the terms and conditions?

The terms and conditions are in the section below but also may vary depending on which scholarship or bursary you apply for. Scholarship and bursary terms and conditions are highlighted in the Grant Acceptance that is sent to you upon being awarded the scholarship.

What does it mean by a low income background?

To evidence a low-income background – the student must have provided Student Finance (England, Scotland, Wales, or Northern Ireland) with sufficient information to enable a full financial assessment, with consent from the student and their sponsor(s) to share this data with the university. The University of Salford will then use the result of the financial assessment to confirm low-income eligibility.

Terms and conditions

Before applying for a donor-funded scholarship or bursary, all applicants are advised to read our terms and conditions.

Donor-funded scholarships and bursaries are available to applicants who are:
- A UK resident.
- Studying full-time, on-campus for the duration of their programme.
- Studying an eligible undergraduate or postgraduate programme – please refer to the eligibility criteria for each scholarship programme.
Our current scholarships and bursaries are not available to students studying a foundation year, part-time, a degree apprenticeship, distance or blended learning, or where the programme is delivered through a partner institution; however, this is subject to change.
If you have already received a scholarship, you will not be eligible to apply for another.
To accept the award, students must complete a Grant Acceptance form and Student Payment Account form – these will be sent to successful applicants directly.
No award is confirmed until we have verified that you are registered at the University of Salford and engaged with your course – this will be done with Student Records.
All decisions are confidential, and recipients must not share the information via social media or other platforms, such as LinkedIn, until permitted by the Alumni Engagement & Development team.
You can apply for more than one scholarship or bursary, but you are only eligible to receive one award.
- If you are eligible to apply for more than one of the donor-funded scholarships or bursaries, you will have the opportunity to notify us of this towards the end of the application form – please only submit one application form.
The University may cancel any award at any point and seek repayment of any monies already paid by appropriate means if the student is found to have claimed under false information.
If your academic progress is deemed to be unsatisfactory or you no longer meet the eligibility criteria, the University will terminate the scholarship/bursary and you will no longer be eligible for the award in subsequent years. Satisfactory progress is defined as progressing onto the next stage of your programme of study at the first attempt without reassessment.
Awards will not normally be terminated, nor repayment required on the basis of academic failure, but will not be paid during any repeat year or part-year.
If a student completes an industry placement year, they will not receive any funding during that year – payments will continue upon your return to the University.
If a student withdraws from their studies or is required to withdraw, no further payments will be made, and you may be required to repay the grant awarded to you.
The University reserves the right to terminate an award and demand repayment on funds already paid, in case of disciplinary action against an award-holder.
All donor-funded scholarship and bursary recipients must consent to:
- Us using your photo and any written materials or videos you have produced to publicise our scholarships.
- Submitting at least two written or video updates for the donor during every academic year.
- Attending a virtual or in-person ‘meet and greet’ with the donor.
- Participating in additional activities organised by your donor, these may include workshops or industry experience opportunities – any additional obligations will be made clear to each scholarship/bursary recipient before being awarded.
All decisions are final. We are unable to provide feedback on unsuccessful applications.