Plymouth Marjon University

If you'd like to continue your studies with us, we offer a 20% discount to Marjon alumni when they join a postgraduate programme. Please note this discount does not apply to PGCE or to progression to MPhil or PhD.

Mature students

You need to apply separately for this scholarship

Other eligibility requirements Marjon is committed to supporting students who are in or leaving care before and throughout their studies at university. If you are leaving care or are estranged from your parents and family and making the decision to go to university you may have lots of questions, we can and will help you every step of the way. The support you need We can provide: A dedicated, named adviser. Help with completing your UCAS application form. Help with applying for student finance. Individual visits and meetings with you, and your Personal Adviser/Carer, prior to arrival. An annual grant of £2,000 for care leavers* and £1,000 for estranged students Unlimited help with getting part-time and/or full-time employment, both during your studies and up to three years after you graduate. A care leaver is a young person who has been in care for a minimum of 13 weeks, some of which was after age 16; they are entitled to continuing support from their local authority until age 25.

Mature students

You need to apply separately for this scholarship

Please contact the university website.

Other eligibility requirements Why be a Marjon Sport Scholar? Sport is at the heart of Marjon. With first class facilities on campus and constant one on one support, our scholars benefit from being part of a close community in our beautiful city. As a smaller institution we’re able to provide dedicated mentoring to our scholars with monthly sessions. We believe this level of contact provides a unique level of support. At Marjon our scholarship program is grounded in providing athletes the opportunity to flourish as competitors while developing their careers through a range of academic courses.

Sport

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When & how to apply for an Elite Sport Scholarship The application window will run until the 30th April 2025. Please apply via the application form when it opens During this window you may be invited to a online interview. At Marjon we love to get to know our scholars, and this can provide a valuable experience in understanding your potential fit here at Marjon.

Other eligibility requirements If you are experiencing financial hardship you can apply to the University Hardship Fund. If you have children, are a mature student with existing financial commitments, are from a low-income family, were previously in care, are homeless or have other financial difficulties you may be eligible for an award from the fund. All applications will be means tested and payments will usually be made in installments. Students can apply to the fund once they are fully registered at the University.

Income related

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