Scholarships

MBA Scholarships 2013/14

50th Anniversary MBA Scholarships

Who can apply?

The 50th Anniversary MBA scholarships are open to all self-funded or part self-funded MBA applicants studying in Bradford. Successful applicants will pay only the £2,000 deposit to accept their offer, with no further tuition fees payable.

There are 6 awards available for the Bradford MBA as follows:

• 3 Executive MBA in the UK awards - for students starting in September 2013
• 2 Full-time MBA in the UK awards - for students starting in September 2013
• 1 Accelerated MBA award - for students starting in January 2014

How to apply?

Before completing your scholarship application you MUST submit an application for one of the Bradford MBA programmes listed above.

As soon as you have applied for the Bradford MBA you can submit your scholarship application at any time up to the deadline date of 30th June 2013 (30th September for Accelerated MBA scholarships). However, scholarship applications will not be considered until the deadline date and cannot be awarded until you have received a formal offer of acceptance on a course.

You must complete the 50th Anniversary MBA Scholarship Application form in full, including the written submission in section 3 or your application for a scholarship cannot be considered.

Assessing your application

All scholarship applications will be considered and assessed by a panel who will meet immediately after the scholarship closing date. We will consider your scholarship application alongside your application for the Bradford MBA. Awards are made on the merit of each case, and the School of Management retains absolute discretion regarding the amount and number of funding awards. If you have applied and qualify for other scholarships, then the higher award will be made. The award will be debited from the fee payment at enrolment.

• COMPLETE THE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FORM

Alumni Discount Scheme for Academic Year 2013/14 Starters

All alumni of the University of Bradford, regardless of when or where they have graduated will receive a 15% discount on their tuition fees if they achieved a 2:2 or above in their undergraduate degree. Full details may be found on the University website.

Awards for company funded study  

A Business relationship bursary of up to 25% on any company-sponsored or part-sponsored MBA programme is available for companies with whom the School has a relationship or demonstrated business engagement. The amount would depend on the strength of the relationship, which might include companies who have previously funded a student on a Bradford programme, employed an undergraduate placement student or MBA student to undertake a project, employed a member of faculty to produce a KTP or research project, commissioned a customised Executive Education programme, or supported the School with speaker events, but this list is not exhaustive and other business engagement activities could be considered eligible.

International Scholarships

Visit the MBA Fees section for details on fees and payment plans.

Masters Scholarships 2013/14

The University of Bradford offers a number of specific awards and scholarships to help with the funding of your tuition fees. Applicants are normally eligible for a maximum of one scholarship of bursary from the University

1. Alumni Discount Scheme for Academic Year 2013/14 Starters

All alumni of the University of Bradford, regardless of when or where they have graduated will receive a 15% discount on their tuition fees if they achieved a 2:2 or above in their undergraduate degree. Full details may be found on the University website.

2. International Scholarships

 3. Ma Kam Ming Scholarship Fund

The Ma Kam Ming Scholarship Fund continues to be able to support up to 4 scholarships for full-time postgraduate study leading to the degree of MSc, at the School, from permanent residents of Hong Kong or citizens of China in 2012/13.

4. Awards for company-sponsored study 

A Business relationship bursary of up to 25% on any company-sponsored or part-sponsored Master’s course is available for companies with whom the School has a relationship or demonstrated business engagement. The amount would depend on the strength of the relationship, which might include companies who have previously funded a student on a Bradford programme, employed an undergraduate placement student or MBA student to undertake a project, employed a member of faculty to produce a KTP or research project, commissioned a customised Executive Education programme, or supported the School with speaker events, but this list is not exhaustive and other business engagement activities could be considered eligible.

Visit the Masters fees section for details on fees and payments plans

Undergraduate Scholarships 2013/14

The University of Bradford offers a number of specific awards and scholarships to help with the funding of your tuition fees. You may apply to the University for any of these awards or scholarships once you are in receipt of a formal offer of acceptance on a course.

Funding awards are made on the merit of each case. The School of Management retains absolute discretion regarding the amount and number of funding awards. Applicants are normally eligible for a maximum of one scholarship or bursary. 

UK/EU

1. ABB Scholarships 

What is on offer?

The University of Bradford is offering cash scholarships worth £3,500 (over the duration of a 3 year degree) to all UK/EU students who achieve ABB or higher in their A Levels (or equivalent).

Students studying on an undergraduate degree programme for more than 3 years would receive funding for the additional years subject to satisfactory progression.

Students will receive a guaranteed £1,500 in their first year followed by £1,000 a year in subsequent years provided they are achieving an average of 60% or above.

There are is no limit to the number of scholarships available – all students who are eligible will receive the award.

Who is eligible?

• All Home and EU students who achieve ABB or higher in their A Levels (or equivalent – see list of other equivalent qualifications below).
• Please note, the ABB Scholarship is linked to the grades you achieve, it is not linked to your offer or your UCAS tariff points.
• If you have a combination of qualifications e.g. A Levels and a BTEC, or if your country of domicile or qualification is not listed, please email us at scholarships@bradford.ac.uk to see if you are eligible.
• If you are taking the International Baccalaureate and have a score (or predicted score) of over 30 points then we will consider you for the ABB scholarship.  Please email scholarships@bradford.ac.uk for further information. 
• Students must be commencing on their first, full time undergraduate degree programme in September 2013.
• Students on NHS funded courses are unfortunately not entitled to this scholarship.  

How do you apply?

You don’t need to apply – students will be assessed for the scholarship automatically after A Level results in August 2013. 

Successful students will then be notified that they have been awarded the scholarship. 

What happens next?

Students will need to provide the University with their bank details and they will be paid the scholarship directly into their bank accounts.

The first year award of £1,500 will be paid in two instalments in October and February.

Subsequent year’s awards of £1,000 will be paid in one instalment in October, subject to satisfactory progression at 60% or above.

2. National Scholarship Programme 2013/14

What is on offer?

The University of Bradford is participating in the National Scholarship Programme (NSP) and will provide 488 scholarships for 2013.

Students who already hold a degree or who have had some previous study at University level are not eligible for the award.

The programme is designed to help people from low income families wanting to access Higher Education for the first time. The scholarships are jointly funded by the Government and the University.

The majority of students do not need to make a direct application for a National Scholarship award. You will be automatically assessed as long as you apply for government support through Student Finance England before the advertised deadline.

We may ask you to provide additional documentation to confirm your eligibility.

Criteria

These will be applied in the order given: 

• Students permanently resident in England and classed as a “home” student for funding purposes
• Students entering higher education for the first time in 2013
• Assessed income of under £25,000 (students in receipt of a full grant)
• Have made the University of Bradford your firm choice via UCAS
• Applied to Student Finance England by the deadline to be guaranteed to receive loan and grant payments in time for the start of the academic year (usually the end of May)
• Full-time students on courses with a £9,000 fee, excluding Social Work (Care Leavers (not in receipt of fee support from their local authority) will be able to receive the NSP even if they are studying Social Work or are on a reduced fee course)
• Care Leavers (not in receipt of fee support through their local authority as part of their leaving care package) and students living in Low Participation Neighbourhoods – areas where it is not traditional for people to attend University (assessed from the lowest quintile by postcode and then upwards according to income)

If we still have more than 488 students after applying the above criteria we will then take into account academic achievement and award the scholarship to highest achieving eligible students on each course.

Our NSP Offer

• £1,500 off your tuition fees in year one
• £1,000 towards your first year accommodation in our student village – The Green (if you are not living in The Green you will get a further £1,000 off your tuition fees)
• £500 loaded onto a Smartcard that will enable you to pay for University services e.g. food, printing, photocopying etc.
• Students who receive the NSP in their first year will also have their placement year fees waived if they are on a Sandwich course.

The application process

We will automatically identify eligible students as far as we are able to using data from UCAS and Student Finance England. To ensure you are considered for the NSP you must consent to share your information with us when you are assessed for your loans and grants.

Overseas

Please check the main university website for any other scholarships available 

Visit the Undergraduate Fees section for details on fees.

PhD scholarships 2013/14

Visit the PhD Fees section for details on fees.

DBA scholarships 2013/14

The School is offering 3 part scholarships for the DBA programme, amounting to 50% of fees (£6000) for years 1 and 2, for self-funded applicants from eligible countries, view the list of eligible countries‌. Applicants working for international companies based in Europe or the US are not eligible to apply.

You may only apply for one of these scholarships after you have recieved a formal offer of acceptance on the DBA course. To apply for a scholarship, please provide a written statement of no more than 1000 words explaining how the scholarship and the DBA course will benefit you. Complete the application form

All alumni of the University of Bradford, regardless of when or where they have graduated will receive a 15% discount on their tuition fees if they achieved a 2:2 or above in their undergraduate degree. Full details may be found on the University website.

Funding awards are made on the merit of each case. The School of Management retains absolute discretion regarding the amount and number of funding awards. Applicants are eligible for a maximum of one scholarship.