Undergraduate Scholarships available here:

Home (UK) Scholarships

Northampton Bursary

·         Amount: First Year: laptop, catering credit or £500 accommodation discount. Years 2–4: £400/year (£200 in March + £200 in May)

·         Eligibility: UK (home) students on full-time undergrad courses, with household income ≤ £25,000 (assessed via Student Finance & consent given)

John Lowe Accounting & Finance Scholarship

·         Amount: Up to £2,000

·         Eligibility: Students on Accounting & Finance undergrad courses; application specifics on course page

Sir Thomas White Scholarship

·         Amount: Up to £4,500

·         Eligibility: Course-specific award; likely based on academic merit and need

Leathersellers Company Scholarship

·         Amount: £500–£3,000 Eligibility: Depends on criteria set by the Leathersellers; may focus on particular subjects or backgrounds

Wilson Endowment Scholarship

·         Amount: £1,500

·         Eligibility: Award specifics outlined on the university's scholarship pages

International Scholarships

University of Northampton International Scholarship

·         Amount: 10%, 20%, or 30% reduction in tuition (max 10% for nursing)

·         Eligibility: Self-funded overseas fee-paying students with an offer for full-time undergrad; automatic consideration; excludes UK/EU students eligible for maintenance loans

UNIC / Navitas International Scholarship

·         Amount: 10%, 20% or 30% tuition fee reduction in the second year, based on achieving 65%, 70–74%, or 75+% in the Navitas foundation year (UNIC)

·         Eligibility: International students progressing from UNIC to UON; criteria include academic achievement, attendance, and full tuition fee deposit

Government & External Schemes

·         Chevening, Commonwealth, Marshall scholarships: full/partial UK tuition and some living expenses; postgraduate‑focused but occasionally include teaching-based fee contributions

Additional Insights

·         Many scholarships are automatically considered upon academic offer no extra application needed.

·         Financial support beyond scholarships includes fee discounts like early‑bird payments (£500 off), staff/partner discounts, and children-of-staff waivers

·         International students should compare UK scholarships with international trends: UK undergrad scholarships are relatively rare and often partial

·         Extras to explore:

o    Course-specific bursaries (check your program page)

o    Local/regional awards (e.g., for Northamptonshire residents)

o    Performance-based awards like Top Achievers (post-placement exam) & Travel Bursaries (£250/semester) – mainly at the London campus but may also apply

Final Tips

1.     Check automatic eligibility: Most major scholarships don’t need separate applications just ensure your UCAS/Univ application is complete.

2.     Hit high academic marks if you're aiming for the 30% tuition reduction (especially via Navitas).

3.     Apply for external awards (Chevening, Commonwealth, Marshall) if eligible they offer significant funding.

Native (UK/Alumni) Graduate Scholarships

Alumni Graduate Discount Scheme

·         Amount: 20% off the full tuition fee for Master's or research degrees for UON alumni

·         Eligibility: Must hold a prior UON qualification (BA, BSc, MA/MSc, etc.), available to UK, EU, and international alumni; not combinable with other UON discounts

Alumni PGCE Bursary

·         Amount: £500 cash award

·         Eligibility: UON alumni enrolling in eligible PGCE programs

Sir John Lowther Scholarship

·         Amount: Up to £2,000

·         Eligibility: Postgraduate or research students in Arts; application required

TD Lewis Scholarship

·         Amount: Up to £1,000

·         Eligibility: Based on academic potential; application required

Leathersellers Company Scholarship

·         Amount: £500–£3,000

·         Eligibility: Awarded to postgraduate students; subject-specific criteria

International Graduate Scholarships

University of Northampton International Scholarship

·         Amount: Up to 30% tuition fee reduction, applied annually

·         Eligibility: Self-funded full-time postgraduate taught students (non-EU/UK), automatic consideration

International Graduate Scholarship (Alumni)

·         Amount: Typically 30–50% tuition fee reduction; some sources note 50% for alumni, 30% for Top-Up degree holders

·         Eligibility: UON graduates with a 2:2 or above (or Top-Up with first) enrolling in a UK campus Master’s degree; automatic inclusion

GREAT Scholarships (British Council & UON)

·         Amount: £10,000 toward fees for selected Master's courses

·         Eligibility: Nationals of Bangladesh, China, Ghana, India, Nepal, Sri Lanka; course-specific

Government & External Scholarships

Includes Chevening, Commonwealth, Marshall, etc. These typically cover full tuition, living expenses, and travel, but require separate applications

Summary Table

·         UK alumni discounts: ~£1,500–£3,500 (20% of typical £7,500–£15,000 Master’s fee)

·         Native bursaries (PGCE, Arts, etc.): £500–£2,000

·         International scholarships: 30% reduction (~£3,000–£6,000 annually); GREAT grants fixed at £10,000

·         External awards: Full tuition plus living costs

Extra Insights

·         Automatic consideration: Most major funding (intl scholarships, alumni discounts) is applied automatically no separate application required. Look for notifications in your offer letter.

·         Combinable options: Internal scholarships/bursaries can stack, but alumni discount cannot be combined with intl scholarship; GREAT, Chevening, etc., are separate external awards.

·         Eligibility specifics:

o    Alumni scholarships require a qualifying UON award.

o    Postgraduate scholarships may require applications for niche awards (Arts, PGCE, and academic potential).

o    International awards often require proof of academic merit and nationality.

·         Research degree funding: Additional schemes (e.g. Florence Nightingale for nurses, Weidenfeld–Hoffmann) may be available worth verifying with your department.

·         Support services: UON’s International Office and funding teams offer personalized guidance contact them early to map your options.

Next Steps

·         Check your offer letter and UON’s Scholarships & Bursaries web pages for your program.

·         If aiming for external awards (Chevening, GREAT), note separate deadlines and requirements.

·         For alumni, ensure your prior degree qualifies and no outstanding debts exist.