“50 for 50” Scholarship

A new scholarship to mark the University’s 50th anniversary.

About the scholarship

A unique scholarship to mark the University’s 50th anniversary, available to UK undergraduate students studying one of our leading undergraduate courses.

This scholarship is worth a 50% reduction in tuition fees and will be awarded to a limited number of candidates who best demonstrate their alignment with our core values: Independence, Innovation, Free speech & open inquiry.

We require applicants to submit a portfolio of 3-5 pieces of evidence to show academic readiness and alignment with our values. At least two of these should show your development over time (e.g. the version history of a piece of your academic work; draft + feedback + revision) and each must include a short, structured annotation (max 150 words) evidencing context and learning.

Criteria and eligibility

Criteria and eligibility

To be eligible for this scholarship, candidates need to:

Matched courses

To qualify for the scholarship, an application to one of the programmes listed below is required.

Deadline

Applications for this scholarship need to be submitted before Thursday 30 April 2026, 5pm.

How to apply

Reminder: You need an application ID to submit an application for this scholarship, which you receive after submitting your application to one of our courses. Ensure your course application is submitted before applying for our funded scholarships.

50 for 50 Scholarship Application Form – Fill out form

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