ELIGIBILITY:

You must commence your studies of an undergraduate degree at the University of Sheffield in September 2027. All undergraduate degree courses are included except for Medicine (A100/A101) and Dentistry (A200).

You must choose the University of Sheffield as your firm or insurance choice before 4.00pm (UK time) on Wednesday 2 June 2027.

You must be currently studying an English Schools Foundation programme at the point of application.

To apply

Apply for the English Schools Foundation Scholarship 2027

To access the application form you will need to use your MUSE for applicants log in details (these will be sent to you shortly after you receive your course offer).

The deadline to apply is 1pm (UK time) on Friday 2 April 2027.

Successful applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application before the end of April 2027, and will need to accept the scholarship before Wednesday 2 June 2027.

This is a competitive process and not all applications will be successful. A panel of senior members of staff will select the strongest applications and will be looking for the following:

Applicant has given examples of achievements which represent excellence and initiative in educational, voluntary, or extra-curricular areas.

Applicant has shown how these achievements relate to the course they have applied for at the University of Sheffield and connected that to their future ambitions.

Applicant has a strong academic profile.

BENEFIT:

Up to £17,500

ELIGIBILITY:

You must commence your studies for an undergraduate degree at the University of Sheffield in September 2027. All undergraduate degree courses are included except for Medicine (A100/A101) and Dentistry (A200).

You must choose the University of Sheffield as your firm or insurance choice before 4pm (UK time) on Wednesday 2 June 2027.

The scholarship is applicable to each subsequent academic year of study, subject to achieving 60% (wmg) or above and achieving a minimum of 120 credits in the previous academic year. The scholarship is not applicable to any compulsory or optional years in industry, work placements, or years abroad.

You must enter a degree programme at the University of Sheffield in year 1. If you are entering in year 2 or year 3, you would be eligible for this scholarship, provided you are not receiving a scholarship/award as part of a collaborative programme with your home institution.

The scholarship cannot be awarded in conjunction with any other scholarship or discount offered by the University unless explicitly stated.

BENEFIT:

Scholarships of £2,500 for each year (subject to an average of 60% or above) of your undergraduate degree. The maximum value is £10,000 for four year programmes.