University of Sunderland

How much will I get? There is one scholarship available. The scholarship will award the following in each year of study (based on academic progression): £2,000 cash payment A tuition fee discount of 20% A 20% discount on university-managed accommodation Specialist support, including mentoring, sports massage and physiotherapy, gym access, strength and conditioning, nutritional advice, and lifestyle management What is it? The Douglas Clasper Elite Sports Scholarship, generously funded through a philanthropic donation via our Development and Alumni Office(opens in new tab), supports an eligible undergraduate student to fulfil their athletic potential while studying at university. Who is it for? To be considered for the Douglas Clasper Elite Sports Scholarship, you must: Participate in a sport recognised by BUCS (British Universities and Colleges Sport) Have been selected within the last 18 months to compete at regional, national, or international level Be recognised as an Elite Athlete by the University of Sunderland.

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What is it? This award is designed to help with the costs associated with studying at university, enabling you to focus on your academic success and make the most of your university experience. The funding can be used flexibly to support essential study-related expenses such as course materials, academic resources, travel to and from campus, equipment, or other costs that help you engage fully with your course. The award is available to eligible students progressing from East Durham College, the University's partner college, and provides financial support in each year of continuous study. Who is this for? Our East Durham College Partnership Award is for students progressing directly from East Durham College to start an eligible full-time undergraduate course in autumn 2026. How much will I get? This award provides a £1,500 cash award in each year of study, helping you access higher education with greater ease. You'll receive one payment of £1,500 on the fifth working day of November in each year of study.

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No application is required, your eligibility is assessed automatically. Our East Durham College Partnership Award is awarded to eligible students following a checking and verification process after enrolment.

What is it? Our First Choice Travel Award is designed to help with travel costs and associated expenses, ensuring you can focus on making the most of your university experience in your first year of study. Who is this for? Our First Choice Travel Award is for students who successfully complete our First Choice Progression Scheme and progress onto an eligible full-time course starting in autumn 2026.

Mature students

You will be automatically considered for scholarship eligibility when you apply for the relevant course at this institution

No application is required; eligibility is assessed automatically. Our First Choice Travel Award is awarded to eligible students following a checking and verification process after enrolment. Meeting the eligibility criteria does not guarantee an award.

What is it? We are offering £6,000* tuition fee reduction for our undergraduate courses, £4,000 for MPharm Pharmacy or £5,500* tuition fee reduction for postgraduate courses. Who can apply? International students from eligible countries studying our on-campus undergraduate, MPharm Pharmacy and postgraduate courses (excluding preparation courses such as foundation courses, EAP or pre-masters). These discounts are available to new applicants for 2026/27 entry and those who have yet to make a deposit payment. Please note that certain courses are excluded from this offer. Course Discount PgDip/MSc Pharmaceutical Sciences for the Overseas Pharmacist Assessment Programme (OSPAP): £900 MSc Applied Project Management £1000 MBA with Placement £1000 MSc Applied Data Science £1000 MSc Applied Computing £1000 MSc Applied Cybersecurity £1000

Mature students

You will be automatically considered for scholarship eligibility when you apply for the relevant course at this institution

Make your application as normal (i.e. through UCAS, make a direct application on our website, or with your local agent) and the discount will be automatically awarded once your application has been approved.

What is it? The Helen McArdle Scholarship, generously funded through a philanthropic donation to our Development and Alumni Office, aims to support undergraduate nursing students throughout their studies by providing a cash award of £1,200 for each year of study. Who is this for? To be considered for the Helen McArdle Scholarship, you must be applying to study an eligible nursing course. You must also meet at least one of the following: Have previously been employed by Helen McArdle Care, or a family member has Be the first in your immediate family to enter higher education (first-generation) Be a mature student with family commitments Be from at least one of the following underrepresented groups as outlined in section five of the guidance notes.

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What is it? The Interview Travel Reimbursement aims to provide a financial contribution towards travel costs incurred by applicants who reside more than 20 miles away from the University of Sunderland (SR1 3SD, SR6 0DD or SR6 0AN). The reimbursement is offered as part of our commitment to ensure that applicants who wish to attend an on-campus interview can do so, therefore enabling them to make an informed decision on where they wish to study. Who can apply? Applicants who are attending an on-campus interview for an eligible course.

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What is it? The Open Day Travel Reimbursement aims to provide a financial contribution towards travel costs incurred by students who attend an on-campus open day and who reside more than 19 miles away. The reimbursement is offered as part of our commitment to ensure that students who wish to attend Open Day events can do so, therefore enabling them to make an informed decision on where they wish to study. Who can apply? You must pre-register and attend an eligible on-campus open day.

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What is it? The Sir Bob Murray Health Scholarship, generously funded through a philanthropic donation to our Development and Alumni Office, is designed to support up to five eligible undergraduate psychology students. This scholarship offers valuable financial support to help ease the pressures of student life, giving recipients the freedom to focus on their studies and fully embrace the opportunities of university life. Who is this for? To be considered for the Sir Bob Murray Health Scholarship, you must be applying to study an eligible psychology course. You must also be from at least one of the following underrepresented groups: Students with a household income of £30,000 or less and who live in a low-participation neighbourhood (POLAR4 Quintile 1) First person in your family to enter higher education (first-generation)

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What is it? This award is designed to support you with your transition from further education into higher education and to enhance your overall student experience. The funding can be used flexibly to support essential study-related expenses such as course materials, academic resources, equipment, learning tools, or other costs that help you engage fully with your course and university life. This award forms part of the University’s commitment to supporting local students as they move into higher education and succeed in their studies. Who is this for? Our Sunderland College Award is for students progressing directly from Sunderland College to start an eligible full-time undergraduate course in autumn 2026.

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You will be automatically considered for scholarship eligibility when you apply for the relevant course at this institution

No application is required, your eligibility is assessed automatically. Our Sunderland College Award is awarded to eligible students following a checking and verification process after enrolment.

What is it? We understand that travel costs can be an additional expense when starting university. The Tees Valley Travel Award has been established to support eligible students with the cost of travel to and from university. Who is this for? Our Tees Valley Travel Award is for students who progress from one of the following schools or colleges in the Tees Valley area: Hartlepool College of Further Education Hartlepool Sixth Form College Middlesbrough College Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College How much will I get? This award provides a £1,500 cash award in each year of study to assist with transport expenses, helping you access higher education with greater ease. Students will receive one payment of £1,500 on the fifth working day of November in each year of study.

Mature students

You will be automatically considered for scholarship eligibility when you apply for the relevant course at this institution

No application is required; eligibility is assessed automatically. Our Tees Valley Travel Award is awarded to eligible students following a checking and verification process after enrolment. Meeting the eligibility criteria does not guarantee an award.

What is it? Four annual scholarships of up to £750 each are available thanks to a generous donation in memory of Mary and Brian Archer, who both taught at the University. Who can apply? Applications are welcome from full-time, part-time, home, EU or overseas students studying at our Sunderland or London Campus. This award does not support PhD study or IT equipment.

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You can apply for this scholarship using your University e:Vision account.

What is it? In addition to the bespoke support offered by the We Care team, we offer the We Care Postgraduate Bursary to financially support eligible students while they study at postgraduate level. Who can apply? This bursary is for students who meet the University’s definition of being care-experienced or estranged. Care experienced students may have spent time in UK local authority care in any form, at any stage of their life, with no age limit. Estranged students must be studying without the support of a family network, be irreconcilably estranged from both parents/carers, and be under the age of 25 on 1 September 2026.

Mature students

You will be automatically considered for scholarship eligibility when you apply for the relevant course at this institution

You do not need to apply. If you apply for an eligible course and declare you are care experienced or estranged on your application, you will be contacted by the We Care team and asked to provide evidence of your care experience or estrangement. Once your care-experienced or estranged status has been verified, you will be provisionally awarded the bursary and invited to a welcome meeting at the start of the academic year. If you are eligible for the We Care Postgraduate Bursary, you will also be offered an additional pastoral support package.